Safety Precautions ......................................................................................................................................................................................... 2
Warranty ........................................................................................................................................................................................................... 3
Common Components ................................................................................................................................................................................... 4
Installing Handle Bars & Kickstand .............................................................................................................................................................. 5
Attaching Blade ............................................................................................................................................................................................... 5
Installing Throttle Cable ..............................................................................................................................................................................6-7
Machine Adjustments ....................................................................................................................................................................................8
Technical Data/Capacities ............................................................................................................................................................................9
Maintenance .....................................................................................................................................................................................................9
Parts Breakdown ......................................................................................................................................................................................10-11
How to Wet Screed ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 12
How to Screed Form to Form ..................................................................................................................................................................... 13
How to Operate.............................................................................................................................................................................................. 14
Operating on Wet Concrete ........................................................................................................................................................................ 15
DANGER!
• General precautions are listed on CAUTION safety signs.
CAUTION!
This machine was built with user safety in mind, however, it can present hazards if improperly operated and serviced.
Follow operating instructions carefully and use good judgement when operating!
If you have questions about operating or servicing this equipment, please contact your Marshalltown distributor or
Marshalltown Company at 800-888-0127 or 641-753-0127.
ALWAYS
•
Always stop engine between loads of concrete
•
Always screed while walking backwards
•
Always clearly mark and be aware of all grade pins,
form stakes or other trip hazards
•
Always follow all safety warnings and labels of the
engine manufacturer
•
Always read and understand the owners manual of
the engine manufacturer
•
Always wear approved hearing, eye and breathing
protection
•
Always use form oil to coat blade or other parts
susceptible to concrete build up (avoiding electrical
connections) before each use
•
Always properly secure screed before transporting
•
Always follow recommended maintenance schedules
•
Always make sure all connections and fasteners are
tight before every use
•
Always always make sure engine is in "OFF" position
when servicing or not in use
•
Always use in a well ventilated area
•
Always keep Speed Striker™ and engine manual handy
on the job site
•
Always replace parts as they become damaged or worn
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
• DANGER or
WARNING safety signs are located near specific hazards.
WARNING!
NEVER
•
Never operate screed without all parts and safety
covers correctly attached
•
Never allow children to operate
•
Never operate under the influence of drugs or alcohol
•
Never use screed for anything other than its
intended purpose
•
Never set eccentric weights to where excessive
vibration occurs at low RPM (weights too far open)
•
Never set eccentric weights to where it takes excessive
RPM to make weights vibrate (weights too far closed)
•
Never allow engine to run unattended or idle on
top of wet concrete
•
Never place concrete higher than the leading
"curl edge" of the blade
•
Never fill gas tank while engine is running
•
Never start engine near spilt fuel
•
Never fill gas tank, operate, or service screed
near open flame
•
Never use parts or blades from other manufacturers
•
Never service a hot engine
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Never operate without proper training
•
Never spray water or other liquid on a hot engine
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