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Safety

The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions: 

HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL

There are three levels of hazard intensity identified by signal words -

WARNING

 and 

CAUTION

 and 

FOR 

SAFETY

. The level of hazard intensity is determined by the following definitions:

WARNING

 - Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.

CAUTION

 - Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property 

damage.

FOR SAFETY: To Identify actions which must be followed for safe operation of equipment.

Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in proper operating 
condition. Following is information that signals some potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or the 
equipment. Read this information carefully. Know when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on 
the machine. Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating personnel. 

FOR SAFETY:

DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE:
Unless Trained and Authorized.
Unless Operation Guide is Read and understood.
In Flammable or Explosive areas.
In areas with possible falling objects

WHEN SERVICING MACHINE:

Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use 
manufacturer approved replacement parts.

86386990 Operators Manual - Floor Polisher

Summary of Contents for BP20X

Page 1: ...ncer and birth defects or other reproductive harm For more information about this regulation www P65Warnings ca gov 86386990 E 06 09 17 Polisher Floor Machine Operating Instructions ENG MODELS BP20X U20X BDS 51 175 C 1 009 095 0 BP17X U17X BDS 43 175 C 1 009 096 0 BPD20X UDS20X BDS 51 175 300C 1 009 097 0 ...

Page 2: ...anty registration is quick and easy Your registration will allow us to serve you better over the lifetime of the product To register your product go to http warranty karcherna com warrantyregistration aspx 86386990 Operators Manual Floor Polisher Machine Data Label ...

Page 3: ...ORTANTES 7 HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL 8 NIVEAU D INTENSITÉ DU DANGER 9 Grounding Instructions 10 Operations Technical Specifications 12 Handle Installation 13 Controls 14 Machine Operation 15 Maintenance Scrub Brushes 16 Uncoated Floors 16 Finished Floors 16 Service Schedule 16 Machine Troubleshooting 17 Suggested Spare Parts 18 86386990 Operators Manual Floor Polisher ...

Page 4: ...ant information regarding hazardous or unsafe practices of the machine Levels of hazards are identified that could result in product damage personal injury or severe injury resulting in death The OPERATIONS section is to familiarize the operator with the operation and function of the machine The MAINTENANCE section contains preventive maintenance to keep the machine and its compo nents in good wor...

Page 5: ...ly replace them Emplacement De L étiquette De Sécurité REMARQUE Ces dessins indiquent l emplacement des étiquettes de sécurité sur la machine Si à tout moment les étiquettes deviennent illisibles contactez votre représentant autorisé pour un remplacement rapide WARNING LABEL 86378520 WARNING LABEL 86378920 86386990 Operators Manual Floor Polisher ...

Page 6: ...chine near flammable fluids dust or vapors Maintenance and repairs must be done by qualified personnel During operation attention shall be paid to other persons especially children The machine shall only be operated by instructed and authorized persons When leaving unattended unplug the machine Do not handle the plug or machine with wet hands Do not unplug machine by pulling on cord To unplug gras...

Page 7: ...les Les travaux de maintenance et de réparation doivent absolument être effectués par du personnel qualifié Lorsque vous laissez la machine sans surveillance débranchez la Pendant le fonctionnement il est nécessaire de faire attention aux autres personnes autour de soi surtout aux enfants L utilisation de l appareil est exclusivement réservé à des personnes formées et autorisées Ne manipulez pas l...

Page 8: ...machine damage or faulty operation immediately Do not use the machine if it is not in proper operating condition Following is information that signals some potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or the equipment Read this information carefully Know when these conditions can exist Locate all safety devices on the machine Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating perso...

Page 9: ...ance ou d une détérioration de la machine Ne pas utiliser la machine si celle ci ne fonctionne pas correctement Lire soigneusement les informations ci dessous signalant certains dangers potentiels pour l opérateur de la machine L opérateur doit être absolument au courant de ces dangers potentiels Localiser tous les dispositifs de sécurité sur la machine Il est conseillé de prendre les mesures néce...

Page 10: ...his plug to a 2 pole receptacle as shown in Fig B if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet Fig A can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover Whenever the adaptor i...

Page 11: ...11 Notes 86386990 Operators Manual Floor Polisher ...

Page 12: ...D 175 rpm 17 20 175 300 rpm Dual Speed ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 115 volts 60 Hz All Models CABLE 50 15 m 14 3 built in cord wrap All Models SWITCHES Dual levers with safety lock WHEELS Two 5 12 7 cm dia 1 25 3 cm wide non marking tread HANDLE 1 5 4 cm tubular steel adjustable easy to use thumb activated safety lock DIMENSIONS L X W X H 17 43 cm model 23 0 58 cm x 18 46 cm x 47 119 cm 20 51 cm model 25 62...

Page 13: ...handle in a plastic bag items 1 and 2 NOTE The bushings items 1 are required for the correct operation of the handle The bushings are positioned inside the pivot holes in the chassis and are held in place by tightening the screws item 2 against the bushing 3 Remove bolt nut and washers items 3 4 and 5 from lower block on handle assembly Attach links as shown Tighten bolt and nut securely then back...

Page 14: ...ngaging It should not be necessary to adjust the handle adjust bar unless the handle adjustment bar 1 the washer 3 and nut 2 have been disturbed NOTE It is incorrect to make it lock opposite from the way it was assembled by applying more force to the nut The pivot pin is off center in relationship to the axis of the handle To adjust handle tighten nut on handle while in the locked position The han...

Page 15: ...ng the switch levers 5 With the safety lock forward squeeze one or both of the switch levers turning the machine on These levers can be operated independently of each other The safety lock will not re engage until both levers are released 6 To stop the machine release the switch levers 7 Do not let machine rest on pad When finished with the machine return handle to the storage position NOTE The ma...

Page 16: ...le or terrazzo floors without removing floor finish or floor material Used for washing highly polished or burnished floors Nylon bristles are used in a variety of applications on coated or uncoated surfaces White Pads Polishing are used for dry polishing to achieve a high gloss appearance or surface washing on highly polished or burnished floors Red Pads Buffing are used for light duty scrubbing W...

Page 17: ...ns exactly Receptacle not grounded Have an electrician inspects building s wiring Internal wiring problem Ensure that the machine wiring matches the appropriate wiring diagram Replace any wires or components that are short circu iting Repeated circuit breaker tripping Mechanical problem Higher amp draws indicate a mechanical problem Find the problem before using the machine Faulty circuit breaker ...

Page 18: ... W CLT PLT SFT 86283770 BRUSH 20 NYL SCRUB W CLT PLT 86283780 BRUSH 20 MILD GRIT W CLT PLT 86283690 BRUSH 20 AGG MALGRIT W C P 86283700 BRUSH 18 POLYPRO W CLT PLT 86000120 PAD DRIVER 17 POLISHER 86284290 PAD DRIVER 19 HS 86284300 PAD DRIVER 20 POLISHER 86224740 SPRING 86215130 ADJUSTMENT BAR 86222560 PIN 86225710 WASHER 86224750 SPRING 86223550 ROD MOTOR 1 SPEED MOTOR DUAL SPEED 86388280 BRUSH 863...

Page 19: ...19 Notes 86386990 Operators Manual Floor Polisher ...

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