Transporting The Machine; Machine Setup; Operating The Machine - Clarke BOS-18 II 56382453 Instructions For Use Manual

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TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

To transport the machine, follow this procedure:
1 Unplug the machine from the wall outlet and wrap the Power Cord
(5) around the Cord Hook (7) and the Operator Handle Grips (1).
2 Raise and lock the handle in the upright position. To lock the
handle, pull up on the Handle Release Compression Lever (4).
3 Pick the machine up by grabbing the handle tube and the Lifting
Handle (8) and place in cargo area.
WARNING!
The machine is heavy (99 lbs./45 kg). To avoid injury or damage to the
machine use a fi rm grip and proper lifting technique. Use two people,
one person on each side of the machine as shown in Figure 1.
4 Secure machine to prevent movement in cargo area.

MACHINE SETUP

To prepare the machine for use follow this procedure:
1 Familiarize yourself with the machine. Read all danger, warning,
and caution statements and the Operation and Parts Manual before

operating the machine.

2 Install or replace the Pad (10). The pad should be replaced if it has
become matted down to a thickness of 3/8" (9.5mm) or less. To
install or replace the pad, follow these instructions:
a.) Lock the Operator Handle (6) in the upright position.
b.) Tilt the machine back until it fully rests on the Handle (6).
c.) Standing over the machine, remove existing pad then center
new pad over grip face.
d.) Press Pad (10) against grip face until the hooks in the driver
have set in the pad. See Figure 2.
e.) Return machine to the upright position.
CAUTION!
Damage to the grip face will occur if the machine is operated without a
pad or with a pad that is 3/8" (9.5 mm) or thinner.
WARNING!
Never put yourself or let others be in a position to get injured if the
machine should tip or fall, while replacing the pad or changing abrasive.
Injury can occur if the machine is connected to a power source while
installing the pad or abrasive. Disconnect the machine before installing
the pad or abrasive.
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