MAINTENANCE
Maintenance
General
Failure to read and comply with the
maintenance instructions provided in this
manual prior to performing maintenance may
result in serious injuries and/or death, and may
harm the floor grinder. DO NOT attempt to
perform maintenance on the floor grinder if you
are not properly trained for it, or are not
supervised by an experienced person.
Refer to the CPG200 Parts List for additional
information and part diagrams when
performing maintenance tasks. Refer to the
motor/engine manufacturer as the primary
source for all safety, operations, and
maintenance instructions for the motor/engine.
Contact the floor grinder and/or motor/engine
manufacturer with any additional questions.
Remove all necessary guards and access
panels prior to servicing the floor grinder.
Replace prior to operating.
Pre Maintenance Preparations
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Ensure the floor grinder is in a safe area to
conduct maintenance.
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Maintain proper cleanliness of the work
area to minimize personnel injury or
equipment damage.
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Ensure the floor grinder is sufficiently cool
to conduct any maintenance.
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Remove the grinding head prior to starting
any maintenance.
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Place the floor grinder on a level surface
with the motor/engine turned off.
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Ensure there is adequate lighting in the
work area to ensure safety.
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Ensure all equipment and tools required for
the maintenance task are staged and
available for use.
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Prior to any maintenance being performed,
know the locations of all safety equipment
such as fire extinguishers, first aid kits, etc.
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All maintenance shall be performed by
qualified personnel only.
General Cleaning
The floor grinder must be cleaned after each
use and prior to conducting any maintenance.
Ensure that the floor grinder is cool prior to
cleaning. Ensure affected electrical equipment
is properly covered or de-energized prior to
cleaning with water or air.
Cleaning Techniques
Various cleaning options can be utilized
depending on the type of cleaning required.
High pressure washers and a mild detergent
will work the best. Compressed air and low
pressure water can also be utilized where
required.
CAUTION
Care must be taken when using high
pressure water and compressed air to
conduct any maintenance or cleaning. High
pressure water and compressed air can
cause injury to personnel or damage to
equipment if not used properly.
Starter or Switch Box
Do not spay water on the starter or switch box
to clean. Use a damp cloth or compressed air
to clean electrical components. Dry the starter
or switch box after cleaning.
Motor
Use a mild detergent and water to clean the
motor. Do not to spray water forcefully on the
motor to prevent damage to components.
Part Lubrication
WARNING
DO NOT grease parts with the
motor running.
Lubricate all necessary parts on schedule for
maximum floor grinder efficiency. Use one half
to one full pump of NLGI No. 1 premium,
lithium-based grease when lubricating all
grease fittings.
Post Cleaning
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Lubricate the machine as required.
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Dry all electrical components using
compressed air.
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Do not start the machine until it has had
time to thoroughly dry.
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