MULTIQUIP J36H55 Operation Manual page 32

MANEUVERING THE TROWEL
1. Stand in the operator's position behind the handle. With
secure footing and a firm grasp on the handle, slowly
increase the engine speed until the desired blade speed
is obtained.
2. Figure 38 illustrates a typical walk-behind trowel
application. Practice maneuvering the trowel. The trick
is to let the trowel do the work.
REMEMBER! If
you let go of the
trowel, simply step
away and let the
trowel come to a
complete STOP
before trying to
recover it.
CAUTION
NEVER place your hands or feet inside the guard rings
while starting or operating this equipment.
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To move the trowel to the operator's left,
lift up on the handle. To move the trowel
to the right, push down on the handle.
The best method for finishing concrete is
to slowly walk backward with the trowel,
guiding it from side to side. This will cover
any footprints in the wet concrete.
Figure 38. Maneuvering the Trowel
3. Continue to practice maneuvering the trowel as if
finishing a slab of concrete. Practice edging and
covering a large area.
4. An effective finishing technique is to work backward.
Be careful when moving backward so that hazards
can be avoided. The best way to get accustomed to
the trowel is repeated use.
CAUTION
ALWAYS stay clear of rotating or moving parts while
operating this equipment.
OPERATION