Your new Powr-Flite® Ultra High Speed Burnisher will afford you many years of trouble-free operating satisfaction provided it is given
proper care. Prior to packaging, your Powr-Flite® Ultra High Speed Burnisher was inspected by a Quality Control Technician.
Shine Brite
™
Hyper Gloss Performer
™
Gloss Master™
1200 RPM
1600 RPM
2000 RPM
Model P1200
Model P1600
Model 2000
UNCRATING
Your
Powr-Flite
®
Ultra High Speed Burnisher was protectively packed to
prevent damage in shipment. We suggest that upon removing the unit from its car-
ton, you carefully inspect it for any possible damage in transit. If damage is
discovered, immediately notify the transportation company who delivered your
machine. As a manufacturer, we are unable to act upon any claim for concealed
damage; you must originate the claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This machine is designed to be safe when used to perform the functions spec-
ified in this Operator’s Manual. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical
parts, the machine should be repaired by the manufacturer or competent service
station before using in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical
injury to user. Your floor machine is equipped with a safety switch lockout device
designed for your safety. Do not attempt to bypass or defeat the safety lockout
device. Never use any device to lock the power switch triggers in the ON position.
WARNINGS
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
WARNING:
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using.
WARNING
: Machines can burn flammable materials and vapors. Do not use this
machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners or other flammable
materials.
WARNING:
Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled.
WARNING:
Do not use this machine as a step or to move furniture.
WARNING:
When disconnecting power cord from electrical outlet, grasp the plug.
Pulling it out by the cord itself can damage cord insulation and internal connec-
tion to plug. To prevent electric shock, always remove the electrical plug from the
electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance to this machine.
WARNING:
To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electri-
cal outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
WARNING:
To prevent injury, keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from the
rotating pad.
WARNING:
Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.
WARNING:
Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to specifications.
WARNING:
Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. For storage, keep the
machine in a building.
WARNING:
Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical
ground. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is pro-
tected by a ground fault circuit interrupter. Consult with your electrical contractor.
WARNING:
To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the pad, pad driver
or wheels touch the power cord when the machine is running. Always lift the
power cord over the machine.
WARNING:
Make sure all labels, decals, warning, cautions and instructions are
fastened to the machine.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR
P1200, P1600 and P2000
Application
The P1200, P1600 and P2000 Ultra High Speed Burnishers are used to achieve
and/or maintain a high gloss appearance on an established floor finish. The high
pad revolution of the floor burnisher combined with a good polishing pad will
turn properly established cleaned floor finish into a high gloss, hardened finish
known as the “wet look shine”. The pads recommended with the P1200, P1600
and P2000 are the Powr-HD beige or white synthetic pads or the natural hogs
hair blended pads.
Preparation of Surface
Before each use of this machine, the floor must be dust mopped with a treat-
ed mop and if necessary clean the floor with a damp mop, using a solution of
water and neutral cleaner.
PREPARE THE MACHINE
FOR OPERATION
WARNING:
To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electri-
cal outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.
• With the handle locked, tip the machine back until the handle is lying flat on
the floor.
• To remove the pad-lock pad holder from the flexible pad driver, grasp the
center support with your thumb and forefinger and turn the collar counter-
clockwise.
See picture #1 (at right).
• Place a clean or new 20” buffing pad over the alignment ring on the pad
holder.
• Replace the collar by turning clockwise until snug.
See picture #2 (at right).
• Step back and lift the burnisher to the upright position.
• Connect the power cord into a grounded, 3-wire outlet.
• The P1200 and P1600 Burnishers should be operated with the handle in the
unlocked “floating” position to provide excellent maneuverability and auto-
matic pad contact.
The P2000 is designed for maintenance of large, open areas. To prevent exces-
sive pad drag or uneven burnishing where tight, repetitive turns are necessary,
lock the handle for manual control of pad contact.
NOTE: The hardened steel cam release lever does not require extreme tight-
ening to effectively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening will shorten
the functional life of the lever.
See picture # 3 (at right).
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
• Place both hands on the anti-fatigue handle grips. Depress the left or right
switch trigger and move forward.
• Push the machine forward in a straight line, at a slow walking speed. Overlap
each pass by about 1 inch (25 mm).
