(8) BISSELL FMH 175 High-Speed Floor Machine
BISSELL FMH 175 High-Speed Floor Machine (9)
4.0 Operating Tips
• For indoor use only. Sweep abrasive soils before scrubbing.
• While the brush or pad driver is spinning, keep the floor
machine moving to avoid “donut” burns on the floor.
To Start Operation:
• Unlock the handle by raising the locking lever.
• Lower the handle to a comfortable position, typically waist
height.
• Re-lock the handle by pushing the lever down.
NEVER
OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE
UNLOCKED.
• This floor machine is a high torque motor. Hold the
machine firmly with both hands when starting up.
• Push the red safety interlock switch forward to unlock the
dual triggers.
• Squeeze the dual triggers to release power to the motor.
Once power is on, either trigger will keep power to the
motor.
• To stop the floor machine release both triggers.
• The spinning brush helps move the floor machine. (Lift the
handle slightly to work to the right. Push the handle down
slightly to work to the left.)
4.1 To Store your Machine
• Lock the handle in the “up” position. Tilt the machine back
and remove the pad driver or brush.
• Wind the cord around the handles and the bottom cord
hook.
• Wash brushes or pads and hang to dry. Never store
machine standing on the brush.
• Inspect and maintain equipment on a regular schedule for
best results.
• Check and clean pads after each operation. Remove soil
and chemical buildup. Replace worn or damaged pads.
• Check the triggers and switches for proper operation.
• Repair or replace damaged skirts and dumpers.
• Use air pressure or vacuum to remove dust and debris from
the motor vents.
• Report problems and repair promptly.
4.0 Operating Tips Continued
4.2 Transport
To transport this floor machine from the janitor’s closet
to the work area:
• Lock the handle in the “up” position. Wid the cord
around the handles and the bottom cord hook.
• Tip the machine back onto the transport wheels.
Push or pull the machine by the handle, not by
the cord or any other part of the machine. Travel
carefully.
5.0 Troubleshooting
Never operate this floor machine when the equipment is not performing as expected
or when any part is visibly damaged. The cause and solution for some basic problems
are described below. When repair is needed, take the equipment to an authorized repair
service center.
5.1 Floor Machine will not Run
• Circuit breakers are tripped in the building.
Check and reset.
• Equipment is unplugged.
Check plug wall and at machine base. Plug in.
• Power cord failure.
Test with a working power cord. Lock the handle up and tip the
motor back. Unplug the cord at the motor and plug the motor into your working
power cord.
• IMPORTANT! THIS IS JUST FOR TESTING.
When you do this, you have
removed the safety handle controls from the circuit and you are sending power
directly to the motor. If the motor now spins, the problem is in the cord of the handle
assembly.
Seek authorized repair service.
• If the motor still does not spin, the problem is either in the male connection at the
motor base or in the motor.
Seek authorized repair service.
• Motor sparks or smokes.
Seek authorized repair service.
5.2 Electrical Shock to Operator
• Equipment wiring failure or electrical short in the machine.
Seek authorized service.
• Poor grounding or no grounding.
Test the outlet with a ground fault interrupter.
Retain certified electrician to inspect and repair grounding. NEVER clip off the
ground plug on your cord.
• Repeated circuit breaking. High amp draw and circuit breaking can be an electrical
or mechanical problem.
Seek authorized repair service.
5.3 High Vibration
• Pads are not centered on the pad driver.
Tip machine back and re-center the pad.
• Uneven wear or warp to pad or brushes.
Replace.
• Machine chassis is damaged by dropping.
Replace.
