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UFS50

OWNER'S MANUAL &

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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universalflooringsolutions.com

Caution:

Read all safety and operating instructions

before using this equipment. This owners manual
MUST accompany the equipment at all times.

Revision 108

Manual Part No. 167790

08.2015

Summary of Contents for UFS50

Page 1: ... INSTRUCTIONS www universalflooringsolutions com Caution Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment This owners manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times Revision 108 Manual Part No 167790 08 2015 ...

Page 2: ...te and maintain your UFS50 Floor Scraper safely and correctly Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the UFS50 Floor Scraper by reading and reviewing this manual Read and follow all safely operating and maintenance instructions If you should have questions concerning your UFS50 Floor Scraper please feel free to call our friendly customer service department at 61 02 8678 5479 Regard...

Page 3: ...OPERATION Wheel Adjustment 13 Handle Adjustment 14 Transportation 14 Blade Usage 15 TYPE OF TEAROUTS Removal Materials 16 Subfloor Surfaces 17 MAINTENANCE Thermal Overload Protection 18 Cleaning 18 Repairs 19 Troubleshooting 19 GENERAL PRODUCT INFORMATION Part List Accessories 22 23 24 ORDERING AND RETURNING INSTRUCTIONS Ordering Information 26 Return Material Policy 26 Packaging Instructions 26 A...

Page 4: ...NGER WARNING or CAUTION DANGER You WILL be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow directions WARNING You CAN be KILLED or SERIOUSLY INJURED if you do not follow directions CAUTION You CAN be INJURED if you do not follow directions It may also be used to alert against unsafe prac tices NOTICE You can cause PROPERTY DAMAGE to your machine if you don t follow directions Each message tells y...

Page 5: ...ECAUTIONS ON OFF ALWAYS wear approved respiratory protection ALWAYS read this Owner s Manual before operating the machine ALWAYS avoid inhalation of and skin contact with silica dust and or mist ALWAYS use caution around gears Keep fingers hands hair and clothing away from all moving parts to prevent injury NEVER touch the power cord with wet hands or while standing in water when it is con nected ...

Page 6: ... the machine When using an extension cord be sure to use one heavy enough to carry the current your product will draw An undersized cord will cause a drop in line voltage that will result in a loss of power and overheating The Table shown on page 10 shows the correct AWG size to use depending on cord length and nameplate ampere rating If in doubt use the next heaviest gage The smaller the gage num...

Page 7: ...nnection of these devices can cause severe injury bodily harm or even death Dis connection of any of these devices will void all warranties Unauthorized equipment modifications will void all warranties Manufacturer does not assume respon sibility for any accident due to equipment modifications NEVER use accessories or attachments which are not recommended by Universal Flooring Solutions for this e...

Page 8: ...www cdc gov niosh docs 96 112 http oehha ca gov prop65 law P65law72003 html http www dir ca gov Title8 sub4 html Your risk from these exposures varies depending on how often you do this type of work To reduce your exposure to these chemicals work in a well ventilated area and work with approved safety equipment such as those dust masks that are specially designed to filter out microscopic particle...

Page 9: ...ounding conductor to a live terminal Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if the grounding instructions are not completely understood or if in doubt as to whether the tool is properly grounded Use only 3 wire extension cords that have 3 prong grounding plugs and 3 pole receptacles that accept the tool s plug Repair or replace a damaged or worn cord immediately WARNING This tool ...

Page 10: ...rds that are intended for outdoor use These extension cords are identified by a marking Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances store indoors while not in use Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product Do not use damaged extension cords Examine extension cords before using and replace if damaged Do not abuse extension cords and do not yank on an...

Page 11: ...A B C E D F WARNING This equipment may produce dust or mists containing crystalline silica Silica is a basic component of masonry concrete and other materials Repeated and or substantial inhalation can cause serious or fatal respiratory diseases including silicosis Respirable crystalline silica is listed by California and other authorities as a substance known to cause cancer Employ dust controls ...

Page 12: ...ighten bolts 1 Place a block under the front of the machine raising the blade holder as shown in Figure A 2 Loosen the two blade cover bolts as shown in Figure B It is not necessary to remove the bolts 3 Place the blade into the cutting head sliding the blade all the way back to the bolts as shown in Figure C If the blade is wider than the cutting head center the blade to the head If the blade is ...

Page 13: ...diately WARNING Adjusting the wheel angle will change the blade angle to the floor Adjustments may be required for your particular application Experiment with the angle to see what works the best WHEEL ADJUSTMENT Adjustment by trial at the beginning of a job will allow optimum performance See Blade Usage page 15 A A steep wheel angle is recommended on hard removals such as vinyl VCT and carpet ove...

Page 14: ...NERAL OPERATION TRANSPORTATION Always remove the counterweight and blades before loading or unloading Machine breaks down for easy transportation Handle and or wheel angle can by lowered to reduce overall height Keep hands and feet out from underneath the machine WARNING B Lower handle by loosening tri knob Push handle down C Turn bolt and remove nose weight if you need to lift the unit A A kick p...

Page 15: ...wood sub floor try to work in the direction of the wood grain 6 A new sharp blade being used on wood or alike sub floors may work better when slightly dulled to avoid digging or gouging 7 When working over concrete beware of expansion joints and sub floor mounted receptacles 8 Keep your work area clean and clear of debris 9 After you have removed a portion of material remove it out of the way This...

Page 16: ...tile being removed PURE VINYL RUBBER TILE Self scoring blades can be used with some materials A 10 blade is recommended for this product but determine what size blade works best Goods will need to be scored down to 10 to 12 inches for proper removal DIRECT GLUED CARPET Pre scored carpet makes machine easier to control and blades stay sharper longer Pre score carpet to blade width prior to strippin...

Page 17: ...bstacles in the floor CAUTION GLUED HARD WOOD FLOORING A 10 blade is recommended for regular adhesive a 6 7 blade for epoxy For proper removal of hardwood flooring parkay laminated plank laminated plank solid flooring must be scored to blade width A ripping guide attached to the saw can be used to eliminate chalk line marks Open an area large enough to fit machine or start from a doorway It is imp...

Page 18: ...ean dust and debris from vents Keep the Equipment handle clean dry and free of oil or grease Use only mild soap and a damp cloth to clean since certain cleaning agents and solvents are harm ful to plastics and other insulated parts Some of these include gasoline turpentine lacquer thinner paint thinner chlorinated cleaning solvents ammonia and household detergents containing ammonia Never use flam...

Page 19: ...ll not be accepted TROUBLESHOOTING THERE IS NO POWER 1 Inspect electrical cord MOTOR NOISE 1 Make sure fan guard is not bent RATTLING 1 Tighten loose nuts and bolts MACHINE IS HARD TO HANDLE 1 Remove the counterweight 2 Change to a smaller blade 3 Sharpen blade BLOWS FUSES OR CIRCUIT BREAKERS 1 Check and or change attached power cord Use a 12 gauge cord 50 or less 2 Move to a different outlet or a...

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Page 22: ... 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY 37 39 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER UFS 50 PN 167676 ...

Page 23: ...82 1 18 SCREW HEX HD CAP 5 16 18 X 3 4 151369 2 19 WASHER LOCK SPLIT 5 16 151747 2 20 WASHER FLAT SAE 5 16 151754 2 21 WASHER FLAT SAE 1 4 151915 7 22 CLAMP 1 2 CUSHION LOOP 152471 1 23 SCREW HEX HD CAP 3 8 16 X 1 152507 4 24 WASHER LOCK SPLIT 1 4 152591 8 25 NUT 3 8 16 HEX CENTERLOCK 153522 2 26 SCREW 1 2 13 X 1 3 4 HEX HEAD CAP 153853 2 27 NUT 1 2 13 NYLOK HEX 155162 2 28 MANUAL TUBE CLEAR 15541...

Page 24: ... 1 2 13 X 1 5 CP 10098 1 46 COLLAR 1 13 ODX 625 ID 5 WIDE CP 10099 1 47 ASSY SWITCH 120V 60HZ UFS50 P004942 1 48 BOTTOM COVER PA 10599 1 49 BLADE HOLDER PA 10606 1 50 COUNTER WEIGHT FRONT PA 10607 1 51 CUTTING HEAD PA 10622 1 52 ASSY PIVOT PLATE PG 10126 1 53 ADJUSTMENT SHAFT WELDMENT PG 10127 1 54 CHASSIS BS 50 PG 10128 1 55 TOOL HOLDER WELDMENT PG 10130 1 56 HANDLE WELDMENT PG 10131 1 UFS50 FLOO...

Page 25: ...25 ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DECRIPTION 1 167619 Vinyl Scraper blade 7 3 8 x 3 2 167796 Vinyl Scraper blade 10 x 3 3 PG 10130 Tool Holder ...

Page 26: ... 12 months Have the Model Number of the saw Have the Serial Number of the saw Have the location of where the saw was purchased Have the date when the saw was purchased Contact Customer Service for approval to return the item s Obtain a Returned Goods Number RGA authorizing the return Follow the packaging instructions in the following section Ensure your item s are prepaid to the destination PACKAG...

Page 27: ...hall in no event be liable for consequential damages or contingent liabilities arising out of failure of any equipment or parts to operate properly COPYRIGHT 2015 Universal Flooring Solutions INC ALL RIGHTS RESERVED The Universal Flooring Solutions logo is a registered trademark of Universal Flooring Solutions Inc and may not be used reproduced or altered without written permission All other trade...

Page 28: ...Intafloors Trade Depot 15 Artisan Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 Phone 61 02 8678 5479 Fax 61 02 8678 5483 www intafloors com au UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER OWNER S MANUAL OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ...

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