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AUTOMATIC MODE:
To operate the burnishing motor in the “Automatic” mode, select one of the buttons located on the
right side of the control panel under the word “Automatic”. The top button is for “light pad pressure”.
The middle button is for “medium pad pressure”, and the bottom button is for “heavy pad pressure”.
Caution should be used when operating the machine in the “heavy pad pressure” setting. If the
machine is moved too slowly, there is a possibility that the floor finish will be damaged due to
excessive pad pressure.
Once an automatic setting has been chosen, a light adjacent to that button will illuminate. A light
under the word “Automatic” will also illuminate. The burnishing head will move to the “Start” position,
which is approximately 2 inches above the floor. When the head is in this position, the burnishing
motor will turn on when either of the direction handles is grasped and the machine begins to move.
The pad will lower to engage the floor. The level of pad pressure is automatically maintained at the
selected pressure setting. If the light under “Automatic” is flashing, the burnishing head is being
adjusted to ensure the correct pad pressure is being maintained. When the light stops flashing, the
head is no longer being adjusted up or down. If, while the machine is being used, a high spot or a low
spot in the floor is encountered, the light will begin flashing and the height of the burnishing head will
be adjusted to maintain the correct pad pressure. If the light does not stop flashing and the burnishing
head is constantly being raised and lowered, the controller is having difficulty calibrating the machine
to the floor conditions. Simply turn the speed down to a slower rate until the light stops flashing.
When burnishing is complete, raise the head using the “UP” arrow under “MANUAL” on the control
panel until it is in the full up position. The head will move slowly until it passes the “Start” position. At
that point it will raise more rapidly.
MANUAL MODE:
To operate the burnishing motor in the Manual mode, press one of the arrow buttons
on the control panel under the word “MANUAL” to control pad pressure. When the “UP” arrow is
pressed, the burnishing head is raised. When the “DOWN” arrow is pressed, the head is lowered.
When the Manual mode is selected, the light under the word “MANUAL” will illuminate. The pad will
not spin unless the burnishing head is below the “Start” position. Pad pressure is indicated by the
pad pressure indicator lights described above.
It is not advisable to operate the machine with the “MAX” light illuminated for an extended period of
time as 1) damage to the floor finish could occur, and 2) the burnishing motor may stop spinning due
to a circuit breaker trip.
