SATELLITE 480 MKII
Floorex Products
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Safety instructions
01.
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.
02.
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.
03.
The SATELLITE 480 MkII must only be used according to the instructions given in this manual. Any other work methods or
practices could result in injury or death
04.
The SATELLITE 480 MkII 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
05.
This is a one person machine. Maintain a safe operating distance to other personnel. Remember ‘one machine, one
operator’.
06.
This equipment is intended for commercial use.
07.
For the operators’ safety and the safety of others, always keep all guards and shrouds in place.
08.
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
09.
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 handle in any other position
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.
