Mixing The Material - Toro MM-650E-S Operator's Manual

Using the Clutch Lever
Move the clutch lever clockwise to engage the clutch, and
counterclockwise to disengage the clutch (Figure 25).
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Figure 25
1. Off position

Mixing the Material

DANGER
Eye and skin contact with concrete materials and
breathing the dust involved is hazardous to your
health.
• Ensure that there is adequate air ventilation.
• Wear a dust mask to prevent inhalation of dust
while using the machine; refer to Safe Operating
Practices (page 3).
• Avoid direct contact of cement and concrete
materials with skin and eyes.
DANGER
Contact with the mixing paddles could cause
damage or injury.
Never put your hands inside the drum at any time.
Important: Do not add more material than the batch
capacity of the machine; refer to Specifications (page 10).
Note: Follow the manufacturer's instructions that are printed
on the packaging of the product you are using.
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2. On position
Mixing a Batch of Material in the
Machine
1. Ensure that there is no old, loose material in the drum
that can contaminate the batch of material; refer to
Cleaning the Drum (page 19) and Dumping the Drum
(page 19), then return the drum to the upright position.
Note: Ensure that the drum is in the mix position
(upright) and the drum latch is engaged.
2. Move the clutch lever to the Off position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 17).
3. Start the motor; refer to Starting the Motor (page 17).
4. Move the clutch lever to the On position; refer to
Controlling the Paddles (page 17).
5. Add the ingredients for the batch as follows:
A. Pour water into the drum through the grating of
the drum guard.
B. Add the plaster, cement, or other binding material.
Note: You can open bags of cement, plaster, and
binding materials by lowering the bag onto the
bag splitter (Figure 26).
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C. If you are using sand and/or other reinforcing
materials, add them into the drum.
6. Allow the paddles to mix the material until the
ingredients have a uniform appearance.
Note: If needed, add water or plaster, cement, or
other binding material until the consistency of the
batch is correct.
7. Release the drum latch and dump the drum; refer to
Dumping the Drum (page 19).
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Figure 26