Floorex Products Satellite 480 Generation3, Safety & Operator Manual

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Page3 SATELLITE 480 Generation3
Floorex Products 1800 356 673
Safety instructions
1. Read and understand the instructions on the machine and in this manual and engine manual (if applicable).
Different models may have different parts and controls.
2. Equipment should only be operated by trained personnel, in good physical condition and mental health (not
fatigued). The operator and maintenance personnel must physically be able to handle the bulk weight and
power of this machine.
3. The SATELLITE 480 Generation3 must only be used according to the instructions given in this manual. Any
other work methods or practices could result in injury or death
4. The SATELLITE 480 Generation3 has different positions in which the handle can be locked into. These are
described
in this manual as ‘OPERATE’, ‘ TOOLING POSITION ’ and LIFT/STORAGE’. See Handle Positions for
diagrams of these positions. When to use and when not to use these positions is described throughout this
manual
5. This is a one person machine. Maintain a safe operating distance to other personnel. Remember ‘one
machine, one operator’.
6. This equipment is intended for commercial use.
7. For the operators’ safety and the safety of others, always keep all guards and shrouds in place.
8. The weights are there to assist the machine in operation. Always remove them from the handle before folding
it to the tooling mode or storage mode
9. Never start or run machine when it is unattended.
10. Check for wear on magnetic plugs every 3 hours of use
11. This machine is only intended for use on floor surfaces such as concrete, terrazzo and other hard floor
surfaces.
12. The handle height is adjustable with different positions for operator comfort. These positions are shown next
to the locking mechanism as ‘ OPERATE ’. The SATELLITE 480 must never be started or used with the han dle
in any other po sition other than the ‘OPERATE’ positions’
13. Never attempt to adjust the handle position when the machine is in operation.
14. Never start or run machine with the handle folded or when disk(s) are not in contact with the surface.
15. Do not lend or rent machine without the operating and safety instructions for the machine (and the engine, if
applicable).
16. Wear clothing suitable for the job and for the work place including, safety shoes, hard hat, hearing protection,
non-fogging vented safety goggles, and dust mask suitable for dust.
17. Keep body parts or any loose clothing away from moving parts. Failure to comply could result in bodily injury.