OPERATION
Foreword
Thank you for your purchase of the
TRELAWNY TFP320 Professional
use Floor Planer.
This manual contains the necessary
maintenance information for you to
ensure proper operation and care for
this machine.
See also the manual that is
s u p p l i e d
b y
t h e
e n g i n e
manufacturer.
It is essential for you to read
t h r o u g h
t h e s e
m a n u a l s
thoroughly.
In the unlikely event that you
experience problems with your
TFP320, please do not hesitate to
contact your local Trelawny dealer or
a g e n t . W e a lwa ys we lc o m e
feedback and comments from our
valued customers.
General Information
Bef ore op erating, pe rf orm ing
maintenance or repairing the
TFP320 FLOOR PLANER this
m a n u a l m u s t b e r e a d a n d
understood by the operator, if in any
doubt, ask your supervisor before
using this equipment.
Local safety regulations must be
followed at all times. Failure to follow
these instructions could result in
damage to the TFP320 and/or
personal injury.
Trelawny SPT Limited disclaims all
responsibility for damage to persons
or objects arising as a consequence
of incorrect handling of the machine,
failure to inspect the machine for
damage or other faults that may
influence the operation prior to
starting work, or failure to follow the
safety regulations listed or applicable
to the job site.
This machine is primarily designed
for the removal of paint, resins, the
removal of laitance and for the
reduction of concrete from floor
areas. It can be used both indoors
and out.
This machine must not be used in a
fixture.
Risk of Hand-arm
Vibration injury
These tools may cause Hand-arm
Vibration Syndrome injury if their use
is not adequately managed.
We advise you to carry out a risk
assessment and to implement
measures such as; limiting exposure
time.
[i.e. actual trigger time, not total time
at work]
Ensuring the tools are used
correctly.
Ensuring the tools are maintained
according to our recommendations.
And ensuring that the operators
wear personal protective equipment
[PPE] particularly gloves and
clothing to keep them warm and dry.
Employers should consider setting
u p a p r o gr am m e of h e a lt h
s u r v e i l l a n c e t o e s t a b l i s h a
benchmark for each operator and to
detect early symptoms of vibration
injury.
We are not aware of any PPE that
provides protection against vibration
injury by attenuating vibration
emissions.
See ‘Specifications’ section for
vibration emission data.
Further advice is available from our
Technical Department.
We strongly advise you to visit the
Health & Safety Executive website
http://www.hse.gov.uk/vibration
Safety
WEAR SAFETY BOOTS, FACE
MASK,
SHATTERPROOF
GLASSES, HELMET, GLOVES and
any
other
personal
protective
equipment required for the working
conditions.
Avoid loose clothing; this may
become trapped in moving parts and
cause serious injury.
TO
AVOID
NUISANCE
DUST,
connect
an
industrial
vacuum
cleaner (minimum 3000watts or
equivalent) to the 50mm (2”) vacuum
port situated on the right hand side
of the machine.
ENSURE THAT THE WORK PLACE
IS WELL VENTILATED.
Avoid operating any engine-powered
machines, generators etc, in an
enclosed area, since engine exhaust
gases are very poisonous.
BE VERY CAREFUL WITH HOT
COMPONENTS.
The cutters and drum will get hot
during operation and can remain hot
for some time after shutdown.
DO NOT OPERATE
IN WET
CONDITIONS.
CAUTION
THIS
MACHINE
IS
HEAVY.
It weighs around (Wt 340 kg (750
lbs)) dependent on power unit.
Do not attempt to lift this machine
manually.
Service of electrical and hydraulic
components must only be carried out
by qualified personnel.
Do not place the drive levers into
reverse if there is there is a wall or
objects close behind you, there is
a very real risk of the operator
being crushed or severely injured.
Failure to follow these instructions
could result in damage to the
machine and/or personal injury or
death.
