Floor Stripper
– User Manual
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3. Installing a blade
WARNING
Ensure the machine is unplugged and tilt back onto the control
handles
i.
5” BLADE: Turn the handles to loosen the bottom plate, slide the blade
between the two bolts until is hits the back stop.
ii. Tighten the handles evenly while making sure the blade is straight.
CAUTION
Ensure blade is securely placed in position and clamped tightly
WARNING
Before turning the machine on, make sure it is clear from the walls,
humans, pets and other objects and obstructions
4. Tilt the Stripper back so the stripping blade is off the floor surface.
5. Plug machine into a power outlet.
6. Switch on Stripper.
7. Firmly grip both Rubber Handles during operation
8. Lower the stripping blade to the floor and push firmly.
CAUTION
BRACE YOURSELF FOR A BACKWARD PUSH
9. Push the stripper a short distance, then take one step forward, push the stripper
a short distance, then take another step forward
– it will make the job much
easier than trying to push and walk at the same time. The wheels on the stripper
are for backward action and for mobility.
10. Push Forward slow and steady and strip 3 to 6 feet t a time and only strip 2/3 of
the blade width at a time
11. When a strip is cut, lift the blade, turn the machine off and walk back to the
starting position
12. When approaching a wall strip up to the baseboard
13. Once task is complete, tilt the Stripper back and turn off the Stripper.
CAUTION
Never lift the wheels off the ground while in operation as this can
cause serious gouging