Safety Information CT24-4A
8 wc_si000504gb.fm
1.2 Machine Description and Intended Use
This machine is a walk-behind concrete finishing trowel. The Wacker
Neuson Walk-Behind Trowel consists of a frame onto which are
mounted a gasoline engine, a fuel tank, a gearbox, and a control
handle. A set of four metal blades is connected to the gearbox and is
surrounded by a ring guard. The engine rotates the blades through
the gearbox and clutch mechanism. The rotating blades ride on the
surface of curing concrete, creating a smooth finish. The operator
walks behind the machine and uses the handle to control speed and
direction of the machine.
This machine is intended to be used for floating and burnishing curing
concrete.
This machine has been designed and built strictly for the intended use
described above. Using the machine for any other purpose could
permanently damage the machine or seriously injure the operator or
other persons in the area. Machine damage caused by misuse is not
covered under warranty.
The following are some examples of misuse:
• Using the machine as a ladder, support, or work surface
• Using the machine to carry or transport passengers or equipment
• Using the machine to finish inappropriate materials such as
slurries, sealers, or epoxy finishes
• Operating the machine outside of factory specifications
• Operating the machine in a manner inconsistent with all warnings
found on the machine and in the Operator’s Manual
This machine has been designed and built in accordance with the
latest global safety standards. It has been carefully engineered to
eliminate hazards as far as practicable and to increase operator
safety through protective guards and labeling. However, some risks
may remain even after protective measures have been taken. They
are called residual risks. On this machine, they may include exposure
to:
• Heat, noise, exhaust, and carbon monoxide from the engine
• Chemical burns from curing concrete
• Fire hazards from improper refueling techniques
• Fuel and its fumes, fuel spillage from improper lifting technique
• Personal injury from improper lifting techniques or operating
techniques
• Cutting hazards from sharp or worn blades
To Next Page
Loading...
Need help?
General