FORM NO. 56041365 / Micromatic
™
17B - 8
INSTALLING THE BRUSH OR PAD HOLDER
WARNING!
Moving parts - turn the Vac / Brush ON/OFF Switch (14) OFF and
disconnect the Battery Connector / Charger Plug (17) before
servicing.
IMPORTANT!
Empty the solution and recovery tank before tipping the machine
back to install or change a brush, or to install or turn over a pad.
1
If using a pad, install the pad on the pad holder.
2
Make sure the brush drive motor is in the raised position.
3
Remove the Squeegee Assembly (8), tip the machine back and flip down
the Kick Stand (19) at the front of the machine. Use the Kick Stand (19)
to hold the machine up while installing the brush or pad holder.
4
Align the slots on the brush or pad holder with the lugs on the drive hub.
5
Turn the brush or pad holder counter-clockwise (to the left) until it locks
into place.
6
Latch the Kick Stand (19) back into place and tip the machine back
forward. Re-install the Squeegee Assembly (8).
INSTALL THE SQUEEGEE
1
Install the Squeegee Assembly (8) onto the Squeegee Mount (18) as
shown on page 1 (Figure A). Tighten the thumb nuts securely.
2
Attach the Squeegee Hose (6) to the Squeegee Assembly (8) as shown.
FILLING THE SOLUTION TANK
Fill the solution tank with a maximum of 6 gallons (23 liters) of cleaning solution.
Do not fill the solution tank above 3 inches (8 cm) from the top of the tank. The
solution should be a mixture of water and the proper cleaning chemical for the
job. Always follow the dilution instructions on the chemical container label.
CAUTION!
Use only low-foaming, non-flammable liquid detergents intended
for machine application.
MACHINE OPERATION - WET SCRUBBING
Note: Bold numbers in parentheses indicate an item illustrated on page
1 (Figure A).
1
Move Squeegee Raise / Lower Handle (3) down to lower the squeegee
assembly.
2
Lower the Brush Raise / Lower Pedal (5) by pushing foot pedal down and
to the right.
3
Position the Solution Flow Control Lever (16) at its mid range (to pre-wet
floor).
4
Press the Vac / Brush ON/OFF Switch (14) (dual function) to the right,
to start the brush motor. The green power ON light will light up.
NOTE: Press switch again to the right, to turn off the brush.
5
Press to the left the dual function Vac / Brush ON/OFF Switch (14) to start
the vac motor. The green power ON light will light up.
NOTE: Press switch again to the left, to turn off the vacuum.
6
Grip the Operator Handle Tube (1) and push the machine forward to
scrub at a slow walking speed for best results.
CAUTION!
To avoid damaging the floor, keep the machine moving while the
brush is turning.
7
Re-adjust the Solution Flow Control Lever (16) so a thin , even layer of
solution can be seen in front of the Squeegee Assembly (8).
8
The Recovery Tank (9) has an Automatic Float Shut-Off (13) to block the
vacuum system when the recovery tank is full. You can tell when the float
closes by the sudden change in the sound of the vacuum motor. When
the float closes, the recovery tank must be emptied. The machine will
not pickup water with the float closed.
9
When the Recovery Tank (9) is full , close Solution Flow Control Lever
(16), turn off both brush and vac motors (14) and raise the Squeegee
Assembly (8) and Brush (5). Then move the machine to a designated
“DISPOSAL SITE”.
10
To empty the Recovery Tank (9) open the Solution Tank Cover (11) and
direct the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (10) to a designated “DISPOSAL
SITE” and remove the plug.
NOTE: As a reminder, the brush and vacuum motors have automatic
shutoff capabilities. The brush motor will automatically shut off if the
brush is raised from the floor (assuming there was a brush or pad on the
machine). The vacuum motor will automatically shut off if the inlet is
plugged suddenly, as would be the case if the float ball plugs the inlet.
WET VACUUMING
Fit the machine with optional attachments for wet vacuuming.
1
Disconnect the Squeegee Hose (6) from the Squeegee Assembly (8).
2
Install a 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) dia. hose coupler into the end of the Squeegee
Hose (6).
3
Attach a 1-1/2” (3.8 cm) dia. vacuum hose to the coupler. Then attach
a two bend wand and squeegee floor tool to the hose.
4
Turn on the vacuum motor by pressing the switch (14) to the left.
AFTER USE
1
Move the Solution Flow Control Lever (16) to the OFF position.
2
Turn the Vac / Brush ON/OFF Switch (14) OFF.
3
Raise the brush (or pad) and raise the squeegee. Move the machine to
a designated “DISPOSAL SITE”.
4
To empty the solution tank, take the Solution Tank Drain Hose (7) off its
Barbed Elbow Connector. Direct the hose to a designated “DISPOSAL
SITE”. Rinse the tank with clean water. Inspect the solution hoses;
replace if kinked or damaged.
5
To empty the recovery tank, open the Solution Tank Cover (11) and take
out the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (10). Direct the hose to a designated
“DISPOSAL SITE” and remove the plug. Rinse the tank with clean
water. Inspect the recovery and vacuum hoses; replace if kinked or
damaged, clean out if clogged. Also inspect the recovery tank cover
gasket.
6
Remove the brush or pad holder. Rinse the brush or pad with warm
water and hang it up to dry. Allow buffing pads to dry completely before
using again.
7
Remove the squeegee, rinse it with warm water and hang it up to dry.
8
Check the maintenance schedule below and perform any required
maintenance before storage.
