Vibrations can damage the machine and is unsafe to operate. If the locking pad holder is not
used, the pad will be thrown out from under the pad driver.
Proper pad selection is important to achieve the desired performance of the machine and desi-
red floor finish. We recommended a 25 mm. thick pad. There are many types and grades of
pads available. Poor quality pads are often uneven in density causing thick and thin spots which
cause vibrations and poor finish. Avoid using seconds or rejected pads. Pad installation is a sim-
ple procedure.
Lock the handle in the full upright position. Disconnect the power at the outlet (unplug cord). Tilt
the machine back fully, allowing it to rest on the handle block and wheels. The pad locking me-
chanism is a yellow plastic piece found at the center of the driver. The center section and lock
plate are removed by turning counter-clockwise as indicated by the arrows on the lock ring. Fully
remove the lock nut from the hub. Lift the old pad off and turn over or discard as needed. Place
new pad into pad driver making certain it is centered to avoid erratic operation. Re-install the cen-
ter lock plate and ring and hand tighten. The pad driver and center ring will hold the pad secu-
rely while in operation.
FRONT CASTER (Model HS 2000)
Adjusting the front caster is a simple, minor adjustment. Loosen the lock nut located under the
black adjustment knob. Turn the knob clockwise to raise the pad and reduce pad pressure. Turn
the knob counter clockwise to lower the pad and increase pad pressure. Adjust the pad height
up or down to achieve a slight drag on the motor when in operation. DO NOT OVERLOAD THE
MOTOR BY SETTING THE PAD TOO LOW. Make only minor adjustments and make a test
pass with the machine. Compare the sheen after each pass. When the adjustment is completed,
retighten the lock nut against the bracket to hold the pad height at the selected level.
MAINTENANCE OF MACHINE
WARNING: MAINTENANCE SHOULD BE PERFORMED BY QUALIFIED PERSONNEL ONLY.
Your Fiorentini standard speed floor machine is a very rugged, durable machine which requires
very little maintenance or upkeep. the previously described PRESTART-UP CHECKS, if perfor-
med, should reveal any potential operational problems or hazards which may be present.
Lubrication
: your machine has been completely lubricated at the factory before shipment to you.
The gear unit is lubricated for 2 or 3 years (for normal work).
Reasonable care and skillshould be used when servicing or making repairs to your machine.
DO NOT ALLOW UNSKILLED PERSONNEL TO OPERATE OR PERFORM REPAIRS TO
YOUR MACHINE.
If necessary, contact your local Fiorentini Distributor for assistence. Each and every component
of this machine is available as a service part through your Distributor. An exploded view of the
handle assembly and the machine base are provided with descriptions and part numbers to as-
sist in proper identification of parts and ordering. The following outlines provide step-by-step pro-
cedures for performing routine repairs to your machine.
DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT PROCEDURES
Periodic adjustment of the DRIVE BELT will prolong the service life of the belt and maintain the
level of performance expected of the machine. A squeal will come from the machine on atartup
when the belt needs tightening. When this happens, do not continue to operate the machine until
the belt has been properly adjusted.
1) Adjustment knob
2) Tightnening nut
3) Wheel
