Harbor Freight Tools 94634 User Manual
CURB MACHINE KIT
WITH FORMS
94634
ASSEMBLY AND OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
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Failure to do so can result in serious injury.
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actual product may differ slightly from the product described herein. Tools required for assembly and service
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PRODUCT SPECIFICATIONS
Electrical Requirements 115 V~ / 60 Hz
Amperage 5.5 (Start-Up) / 3.2 (No Load)
Motor 3/4 HP; 1730 RPM
Power Switch 2-Position (ON/OFF) Slide
Power Cord 5’1” Long / 14 AWG x 3C (SJT)
Power Plug 3-Prong, Grounded
Wheel Type Pneumatic / 8-1/2” Diameter x 2” Wide / 30 PSI Inflation Rating / 2-Ply
Concrete Opening 17-7/8” Long x 9-3/8” Wide
Overall Dimensions 42” Long x 19” Wide x 34” High
Accessories 4” x 6” Mower’s Edge Slip Form
Additional Features Quick Feed Hopper with Hopper Handle
Unit Weight 168 lb.
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inside of the front cover. Keep this manual and invoice in a safe and dry place for
future reference.
4” x 6” Slant Style Slip Form
4” x 6” Curb Style Slip Form
Extended Power Stroke Compaction Ram
Quick Release Slip Forms
Red Powder-Coated Exterior Housing
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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
WARNING!
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Failure to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fire, and/or serious injury.
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WORK AREA
Keep your work area clean and well lit.1. Cluttered benches and dark areas
invite accidents.
Do not operate power tools in explosive atmospheres, such as in the pres-2.
ence of flammable liquids, gases, or dust. Power tools create sparks which may
ignite the dust or fumes.
Keep bystanders, children, and visitors away while operating a power tool. 3.
Distractions can cause you to lose control. Protect others in the work area from
debris such as chips and sparks. Provide barriers or shields as needed.
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ELECTRICAL SAFETY
Grounded tools must be plugged into an outlet properly installed and grounded 1.
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. Never remove the grounding
prong or modify the plug in any way. Do not use any adapter plugs. Check with
a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. If the tools should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding
provides a low resistance path to carry electricity away from the user.
Double insulated tools are equipped with a polarized plug (one blade is wider 2.
than the other). This plug will fit in a polarized outlet only one way. If the plug
does not fit fully in the outlet, reverse the plug. If it still does not fit, contact
a qualified electrician to install a polarized outlet. Do not change the plug in
any way. Double insulation eliminates the need for the three wire grounded
power cord and grounded power supply system.
Avoid body contact with grounded surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges, 3.
and refrigerators. There is an increased risk of electric shock if your body is
grounded.
Do not expose power tools to rain or wet conditions. 4. Water entering a power
tool will increase the risk of electric shock.
Do not abuse the Power Cord.5. Never use the Power Cord to carry the tools or
pull the Plug from an outlet. Keep the Power Cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges, or moving parts. Replace damaged Power Cords immediately. Dam-
aged Power Cords increase the risk of electric shock.
When operating a power tool outside, use an outdoor extension cord marked 6.
“W-A” or “W”. These extension cords are rated for outdoor use, and reduce the
risk of electric shock.
PERSONAL SAFETY
Stay alert. Watch what you are doing, and use common sense when operat-1.
ing a power tool. Do not use a power tool while tired or under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or medication. A moment of inattention while operating power
tools may result in serious personal injury.
Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or jewelry. Contain long hair. 2.
Keep your hair, clothing, and gloves away from moving parts. Loose clothes,
jewelry, or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
Avoid accidental starting.3. Be sure the Power Switch is off before plugging in.
Plugging in power tools with the Power Switch on, invites accidents.
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Remove adjusting keys or wrenches before turning the power tool on. 4. A
wrench or a key that is left attached to a rotating part of the power tool may result
in personal injury.
Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance at all times. 5. Proper footing
and balance enables better control of the power tool in unexpected situations.
Use safety equipment. Always wear eye protection. 6. Dust mask, non-skid safety
shoes, hard hat, or hearing protection must be used for appropriate conditions.
TOOL USE AND CARE
Do not force the tool. Use the correct tool for your application. 1. The correct
tool will do the job better and safer at the rate for which it is designed.
Do not use the power tool if the Power Switch does not turn it on or off. 2. Any
tool that cannot be controlled with the Power Switch is dangerous and must be
replaced.
Disconnect the Power Cord Plug from the power source before making any 3.
adjustments, changing accessories, or storing the tool. Such preventive safety
measures reduce the risk of starting the tool accidentally.
Store idle tools out of reach of children and other untrained persons. 4. Tools
are dangerous in the hands of untrained users.
Maintain tools with care. Keep this tool clean.5. Properly maintained tools are
less likely to bind and are easier to control. Do not use a damaged tool. Tag damaged tools “Do not use” until repaired.
Check for misalignment or binding of moving parts, breakage of parts, and any 6.
other condition that may affect the tool’s operation. If damaged, have the tool
serviced before using. Many accidents are caused by poorly maintained tools.
Use only accessories that are recommended by the manufacturer for your 7.
model. Accessories that may be suitable for one tool may become hazardous
when used on another tool.
SERVICE
Tool service must be performed only by qualified repair personnel. 1. Service or
maintenance performed by unqualified personnel could result in a risk of injury.
When servicing a tool, use only identical replacement parts. Follow instruc-2.
tions in the “Inspection, Maintenance, And Cleaning” section of this manual.
Use of unauthorized parts or failure to follow maintenance instructions may create
a risk of electric shock or injury.
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SPECIFIC SAFETY RULES
Maintain labels and nameplates on the Curb Machine.1. These carry important
information. If unreadable or missing, contact Harbor Freight Tools for a replacement.
Always wear safety impact eye goggles, heavy work gloves, a dust mask 2.
or respirator, non-skid shoes or boots, and a hard hat when using the Curb
Machine. Using personal safety devices reduce the risk for injury. Safety impact
eye goggles, heavy work gloves, dust masks and respirators, and hard hats are
available from Harbor Freight Tools.
Maintain a safe working environment. 3. Keep the work area well lit. Make sure
there is adequate surrounding workspace. Always keep the work area free of obstructions, grease, oil, trash, and other debris. Do not use a power tool in areas
near flammable chemicals, dusts, and vapors. Do not use this product in a damp
or wet location.
Avoid unintentional starting. 4. Make sure you are prepared to begin work before
turning on the Curb Machine.
Do not force the Curb Machine. 5. This tool will do the work better and safer at
the speed and capacity for which it was designed.
6. WARNING! Avoid accidental cuts. Keep hands and fingers away from the
Hopper and Chute areas of the Curb Machine.
Never leave the Curb Machine unattended when it is plugged into an electrical 7.
outlet. Turn off the tool, and unplug it from its electrical outlet before leaving.
Make sure the Curb Machine is used on a dry, flat, level, ground surface. 8. Avoid
steep inclines where the Curb Machine could possibly tip over.
Industrial applications must follow OSHA guidelines.9.
Never stand on the Curb Machine. 10. Serious injury could result if the machine is
tipped over.
Check the Hopper and Chute of the Curb Machine for unwanted debris be-11.
fore each use. Before plugging in, make a visual check to ensure the Hopper and
Chute are empty.
Never attempt to remove material stuck in the moving parts of the Curb Ma-12.
chine when it is plugged into an electrical outlet.
Allow the Motor of the Curb Machine to reach full speed before feeding con-13.
crete into the Hopper. When turning off the Curb Machine, allow the Motor to
stop on its own.
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Inspect the concrete before feeding it into the Hopper of the Curb Machine. 14.
To avoid damaging the machine, make sure the concrete does not contain metal,
large rocks, or any other foreign material.
15. Avoid accidental electrical shock. Keep all electrical connections dry and
off the ground. Do not handle the Power Switch or Power Cord Plug with
wet hands.
Performance of this Curb Machine (if powered by line voltage) may vary 16.
depending on variations in local line voltage. Extension cord usage may also
affect machine performance.
Always unplug the Curb Machine from its electrical outlet before performing 17.
any inspection, maintenance, or cleaning procedures.
Keep this product and all other tools and equipment away from children and 18.
animals. Do not allow spectators in the work area.
Keep all safety guards in place and in proper working order.19.
Use the right product for the job. 20. There are certain applications for which this
product was designed. Do not use small equipment or tools to do the work of larger
industrial equipment and tools. Do not use this product for a purpose for which it
was not intended.
21. WARNING! Some dust created by power sanding, sawing, grinding, drilling,
and other construction activities, contain chemicals known (to the State of California) to cause cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm. Some examples of
these chemicals are: lead from lead-based paints, crystalline silica from bricks and
cement or other masonry products, arsenic and chromium from chemically treated
lumber. Your risk from these exposures varies, depending on how often you do this
type of work. To reduce your exposure to these chemicals: work in a well ventilated
area, and work with approved safety equipment, such as those dust masks that are
specially designed to filter out microscopic particles.
(California Health & Safety Code § 25249.5, et seq.)
22. WARNING! People with pacemakers should consult their physician(s) before
using this product. Operation of electrical equipment in close proximity to a heart
pacemaker could cause interference or failure of the pacemaker.
23. WARNING! The warnings and cautions discussed in this manual cannot cover
all possible conditions and situations that may occur. It must be understood by the
operator that common sense and caution are factors which cannot be built into this
product, but must be supplied by the operator.
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GROUNDING
WARNING!
Improperly connecting the grounding wire can result in the risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the power cord plug provided with the tool.
Never remove the grounding prong from the plug. Do not use the tool if the
power cord or plug is damaged. If damaged, have it repaired by a service facility before use. If the plug will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by
a qualified electrician.
GROUNDED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH THREE PRONG PLUGS
Tools marked with “Grounding Required” have a three wire cord and three prong 1.
grounding plug. The plug must be connected to a properly grounded outlet. If
the tool should electrically malfunction or break down, grounding provides a low
resistance path to carry electricity away from the user, reducing the risk of electric
shock. (See Figure A.)
The grounding prong in the plug is connected through the green wire inside the 2.
cord to the grounding system in the tool. The green wire in the cord must be the
only wire connected to the tool’s grounding system and must never be attached to
an electrically “live” terminal. (See Figure A.)
Your tool must be plugged into an appropriate outlet, properly installed and grounded 3.
in accordance with all codes and ordinances. The plug and outlet should look like
those in the following illustration. (See Figure A.)
FIGURE A FIGURE B
DOUBLE INSULATED TOOLS: TOOLS WITH TWO PRONG PLUGS
Tools marked “Double Insulated” do not require grounding. They have a special 1.
double insulation system which satisfies OSHA requirements and complies with
the applicable standards of Underwriters Laboratories, Inc., the Canadian Standard
Association, and the National Electrical Code. (See Figure B.)
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