Amano Pioneer Eclipse 225GP, Operator'S Manual

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How to Operate the Machine
Installing the Pad Driver
WARNING! Make sure lid is secure on water tank
before tilting back the machine.
Place the handle in the upright (vertical) positions and
lock the handle release lever. Tilt the machine back on
the transport wheels and let the handle rest on the floor.
Align the lugs with the corresponding slots in the pad
driver and turn the pad driver counterclockwise to lock it
in place. To remove pad driver, give it a quick hard turn
clockwise.
CAUTION! Using the wrong pad, brush, or tooling
on this machine can overload the motor.
Operation
1. Unwrap the power cord and plug it into the properly
grounded outlet.
2. Pull up on the handle release lever (5). Move the
operator handle (7) downward until your arms are
almost straight. Push down on the handle release
lever (5) to lock it in place.
3. Lift up on the operator handle (7) until the driver if flat
against the floor.
DANGER! Machine can have high starting torque.
Do not operate machine on rough or uneven
surfaces. Do not operate on a slope. It is possible
for the machine to move suddenly from side to
side and even leave the ground if misused during
operation. Only experienced operators should use
machine for applications that impart high torque
on the machine. If unable to control the machine
during operation, release the handle and step away
from the machine. It will stop automatically.
WARNING! Be prepared to control the machine as
soon as the motor starts. Just a slight up or down
movement of the operators handle (7) will make the
machine move from side to side. Raise the handle
to go right. Lower the handle to go left.
CAUTION! Immediately start moving the machine
back and forth. Keep the machine moving while the
motor is running to avoid damage to the floor.
4. Hold one of the operator handle grips (1) firmly, push
the switch lever safety lock (2) and the compress the
switch lever (3) to start the motor.
Note: When the switch levers (3) are released, the
machine shuts off immediately.
5. To release water from the water tank, pull up on the
water release handle (4). The water will stop flowing
once the handle is released.
6. To change the motor speed, use the motor speed
switch (8) on the front of the operators handle (7).
Note: Inexperienced users should practice
operating the machine prior to beginning their
project. Practice in a large open area where the
floor is smooth, with only a cleaning pad on the
machine. The user should practice operating in
this manner until they can control the machine
consistently.
After Use
1. Place the operators handle (7) in the upright (vertical)
position and unplug the power cord. Wrap the power
cord around the operator hand grips (1) and the cord
hook (6).
2. Tilt the machine back and remove the pad driver from
the machine. NEVER store the machine with the pad
driver on the machine.
3. If there is any water in the water tank, place the
machine over a drain. Using the water release handle
(4), drain the water tank.
4. Wipe the entire machine with a clean, damp cloth.
5. Inspect the entire machine and all accessories for
damage. Perform any required maintenance or
repairs before storage.
6. Store the machine in a clean, dry place with the
operator handle (7) locked in the upright position.
Slots
Lugs
Figure 4
6
3
5
4
2
1
7
Figure 5