MERIT DELUXE
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INSPECTION
carefully unpack and inspect your machine
before shipment, and any damage is the
the delivering carrier who should be notified
ly.
ELECTRICAL
This
rotary
is designed to operate
on
a
standard 15
115
AC household current. Check
voltage
shown on
the
serial
number plate is suitable for the
available. Voltages below
or above
125
volts
damage to the
motor.
NOTE
vdt
models are
available.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
appliance must be grounded.
it
should mal-
function or break down, grounding provides a path of
least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk
of
electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a
cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and
grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an ap-
propriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded
in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARN
IN G
:
Improper connection of the equipment-grounding
conductor can result
in a risk of electric shock.
Check
a
or
you are
In doubt
to
whether the outlet prop-
erly grounded. Do not
the plug provided
the appliance
-
H
it
not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet Installed by a
electrlclan.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit,
and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug in
"Fig. A" below. A temporary adaptor that looks like the
adaptor in "Fig. C" below may be used to connectthis
plug
to
a
2-pole receptacle
as shown in "Fig. B" be-
low, if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adaptor should be used only until a proper-
ly grounded outlet (Fig.
A)
can be installed by a quali-
fied electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extending from the adaptor must be connected to
a permanent ground such as a properly grounded out-
let box cover. Whenever the adaptor
is
used, it must
be held in place by a metal screw.
PROPER
GROUNDING
GROUNDING
CONNECTION
Pin
Tab
For Grounding
Screw
ADAPTOR
Fig.
c
CONNECTION
USING AN
ADAPTOR
Grounded
Outlet
Box
NOTE: Adaptors
not allowed
In
Canada.
OPERATION
CAUTION:
For Indoor
Use
Only.
When using
the
keep
machine
moving when In
contact
the
floor.
HIGH
TORQUE.
HOLD MACHINE
FIRMLY
BOTH HANDS.
Ensure
that the pad driver is installed
correctly
and in
good shape.
or
change pad
if
necessary
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for
of
2.
Plug the machine into a
wall
outlet
described in the
grounding instructions.
3.
Lower
the
handle by unlocking the adjustment handle
and moving the handle into position.
the
when it is in a
position.
4
Check to be sure the pad driver is installed before
starting.
With the switch
rotated forward, squeeze one
of
the switch levers, turning the machine on. (These
be operated independently of each other)
6.
To stop
the machine, release the switch
lever
and
switch
NOTE:
Tho
machlne
a
to
motor
the
event
an
breaker located at
the
bottom
of
the
housing.
Push
the
button
to
tho breaker
correct
the
of
7.
Do
not let machine rest on pad. When finished with
machine for the day return handle to the storage position.
Be
sure to
machine in a safe place where
there
is no
risk
of
being tipped
CONTROLS
switch
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