APPLICATION OF THE HIGH SPEED
300 RPM FLOOR MACHINES
(MODELS P203 and P173)
Spray Buffing
to revitalize an existing floor finish to a “wet look”
shine especially in heavy traffic areas using a Powr-HD™ yellow or
natural hoghair blend pad.
Dry Buffing
with a brush on uneven floors coated with a buffable
finish or with a
Powr-HD
™ tan, beige or white pad on even floor
surfaces.
OPERATIONS OF THE HIGH SPEED
300 RPM
(MODELS P203 and P172)
Follow the same operation procedures described for 175 RPM
machines.
APPLICATION OF THE DUAL SPEED
175/320 RPM MACHINES
(MODELS P202 and P172)
The
Powr-Flite
®
dual speed machines will operate in a broad
range of applications. These machines perform all the applications
of the 175 RPM standard speed machines and the 300 RPM high
speed machines except the specialized applications.
Do not use dual speed machines for sanding, grinding or
scraping.
The dual speed machines are specially designed for spray cleaning
of heavy traffic areas.
OPERATION OF THE DUAL SPEED
MACHINES
Follow the operation procedures described for 175 RPM machines.
The proper speed selection is important to properly operate these
machines. Speed selection Low (175 RPM) or High (320 RPM)
is made with the switch located on the base and motor housing.
(
See Picture #4
)
Stripping, scrubbing, bonnet cleaning and shampooing should be
performed at 175 RPM Low Speed.
Spray buffing and dry buffing should be performed at 320 RPM,
High Speed.
Spray cleaning is a two speed maintenance operation. Apply a
spray buff chemical such as
Powr-Glo
®
to the floor ahead of the
machine. Make the first passes through the spray buff at low
speed with an open weave pad such as the
Powr-HD
™ blue
cleaner pad or the brown hoghair blend spray cleaner pad.
Remove the spray cleaning pad and place a buffing pad on the
machine such as
Powr-HD
™ yellow, beige or natural hoghair
blend pads.
Switch the speed to High 320 RPM and buff the dulled finish to a
high gloss.
Unplug the power cord and wrap it under the cord hook and over
the right handle grip. Clean the cord off to prevent heavy soiling
and cleaning residues from building up on the cord. This is a
good time to inspect the cord for cuts, gashes and loose prongs.
Tip the machine back and remove the pad and the drive block or
brush.
Picture #4
The condition of the floor pad or brush has a direct affect on the
performance of your floor machine. When the pad becomes dirty,
turn it over and use the other side. When finished, wash the pad
or brush and allow it to dry completely before using it again.
Stand the wet brush on the bristles until dry, then hang up the
brush.
Do not store the machine with the drive block, pad or
brush on the machine.
Wipe off the machine housing and wheels to prevent build-up of
unnecessary residue.
TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE
Place the handle in the upright position. Lock the handle cam
release lever. Tip the machine back and transport on the wheels.
MAINTENANCE FOR THE P201,
P203, P171, P173, P131, P201HD,
P171HD, P202
and P172
Once a month remove the motor cover of the unplugged machine by
pulling evenly, but firmly, with both hands until the cover is removed.
Vacuum out any dust or debris which has accumulated on the motor.
Replace the motor cover by setting it over the holes in the hous-
ing and firmly pushing it down.
Check and maintain the tightness of all the fasteners.
WARNING:
Do not over-tighten the switch housing screws.
Keep the machine clean especially at the handle tube and collar
so the handle tube will move freely through the collar.
Inspect the cord for cuts, gashes, or loose prongs; replace as
needed.
Disassembly of this motor voids the warranty.
Improper
disassembly and assembly of this motor can permanently damage
the field or rotor.
For P202 & P172 only:
The length of the carbon brushes should
be inspected annually. If they are no longer extended past the hold-
er window, they should be replaced. Replacement of the carbon
brushes should only be done by a qualified service technician.
Speed Switch
