1.0 Safe Operating Conditions
READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING FLOOR MACHINE. KNOW THE
PROPER OPERATION, CORRECT APPLICATIONS AND THE LIMITATIONS OF
THIS EQUIPMENT
BEFORE
USE.
Reduce the Risk of Fire, Electric Shock or
Injury:
• This floor machine is designed for indoor use only. Do
not use outdoors. Do not expose to rain.
• Do not wash the motor with flowing water. If the motor
gets wet, seek authorized service.
• Keep the vents on this air-cooled motor free from
debris. Do not operate with the motor covered or with
vents blocked. Do not use this machine as a floor
sander.
• Never operate this floor machine near flammable
dusts, liquids or vapors. Never use flammable
solvents as a cleaning agent. Engine sparks and
operating heat can cause fire.
• Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands.
Never operate this floor machine with bare feet.
• Unplug the floor machine when not in use and when
servicing the equipment. To unplug, grasp the plug
not the cord.
• Do not operate a floor machine with damaged
handle controls, cord or plug. If the equipment is not
performing properly, seek repair from a qualified
service supplier.
• This floor machine is constructed with electrical
grounding at the plug. Operate only when connected
to a properly grounded outlet. See section 1.2 for
grounding details.
• Prevent electrical cord abuse. Do not close a door
upon the cord, drive equipment over it, or run the floor
machine over it. Do not expose the cord to hot surfaces.
Do not lift, pull or carry this floor machine by the cord.
• Never operate the floor machine over sharp objects that
can be thrown out and harm the operator and damage
the floor. Sweep hard floors before scrubbing or buffing.
Vacuum clean carpets before shampooing or bonnet
cleaning.
• Train your staff in proper use of this floor machine.
(2) Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine
Super Heavy-Duty Floor Machine (11)
7.2 Scrubbing Brush Filaments
Scrubbing brushes are available with a range of bristle types - from the softest for
high-gloss floors, to the most aggressive for heavy soils. Match your brush to the
floor as you match a detergent with the soils.
Nylon is used for general scrubbing. Because nylon softens
when wet, it is great for gentle scrubbing, mopping and
polishing of decorative floors. Nylon will not scratch tile,
terrazzo or coated surfaces. Nylon brushes are durable and long
lasting.
Polypropylene is a common choice for general purpose
scrubbing and works well on both concrete and on coated
floors. Polypropylene brushes typically cost less than nylon, but
do not last as long.
Non-scuff poly is a finer diameter (0.015-0.018”) filament used
for lighter duty scrubbing conditions and on waxed or finished
floors.
Bassine is a soft, natural fiber. The end of the bristle splits or
“flags” to build a polishing surface.
Union mix is a mixture of bassine and tampico (another natural
fiber). The mixture is stiffer than bassine alone and is used by
more traditional cleaners for scrubbing. It is often replaced by
poly.
Soft abrasive bristle is a 0.018” nylon filament extruded
with a 500 grade grit. It is used for gentle scrubbing and is as
aggressive as a white scrub pad.
Daily abrasive bristle is a 0.035” nylon filament with 180
grade grit. It is used for daily scrubbing of resilient tile and
finished floors and is as aggressive as a red scrub pad.
Stripper abrasive bristle is a 0.022” nylon filament with 120
grade grit. It is used for aggressive scrubbing and light stripping
of resilient floors, terrazzo and concrete. It is as aggressive as a
blue scrub pad.
Heavy-duty stripper abrasive bristle is a 0.050” nylon
filament with 80 grade grit. It is used for very aggressive
scrubbing and stripping of concrete, brick and quarry file. It is
as aggressive as a black scrub / strip pad.