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0421 IH-1630
CONTROLS
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH TRIGGERS
The ON/OFF switch is conveniently located in the form of
dual triggers underneath the handle grips.
TO TURN THE MACHINE ON
The operating handle must be lowered to the operating
position before switching the machine ON. Place
both hands firmly on the handle grips with your fingers
around the power triggers. Do not apply pressure on the
triggers before the safety switch lock is disengaged.
Disengage the safety switch lock by pushing it forward
with one thumb. (See Figure 8) Then, while holding the
safety switch lock in disengaged position, squeeze the
power triggers toward the handle grips and return your
thumb to the handle grip.
To stop the machine, simply release the triggers.
The safety switch lock will automatically return to the
engaged position.
GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION
• Your floor machine is a very sensitive, powerful unit.
When in operation, it should be guided gradually
and smoothly without sudden or rough motions. You
will want to practice with your machine on a smooth
surface first until you have experience in operating it.
• For ease of operation, always keep the brush or pad
surface level, balanced and flat on the floor at all
times.
• Always adjust the operating handle to a comfortable
height at which the brush or pad surface is
balanced before starting the machine. (see “Handle
Adjustment” Page 5)
• Your floor machine will operate differently on various
surfaces. For example, there will be much more
resistance when the machine is used with a brush
on carpeted surfaces than when it is used with a
pad on a smooth surface. The operator should be
prepared to adjust for these differences.
BEGIN OPERATING THE FLOOR MACHINE WITH THE
BRUSH OR PAD SURFACE LEVEL, BALANCED AND
FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
• To move the machine to the right, slowly apply slight
upward pressure on the handle.
• To move the machine to the left, slowly apply slight
downward pressure on the handle.
• To move the machine forward or backward, keep
brush or pad flat on the floor and push or pull
machine in the desired direction.
DO NOT LET THE MACHINE REST ON THE PAD OR
BRUSH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. This
may alter the shape of the pad or brush which
may cause the machine to wobble.
Figure 8
Push forward to disengage
safety switch lock
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS CONTINUED
