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INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your ma-
chine for shipping damage. Each unit is
operated and thoroughly inspected before
shipment, and any damage Is the re-
?
sponsibility of the delivering carrier who
should be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
This rotary polisher is designed to oper-
ate on a standard 15 amp, 115 volt, 60 hz,
AC household current. Check that the
voltage shown on the serial number plate
is suitable for the supply available. Volt-
ages below 105 volts or above 125 volts
NOTE 230 volt 50 hz model is available.
G RO U N DING I N STR UCTIONS
This machine must be grounded. If it
should maifunction or breakdown, ground-
ing provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of
electric shock. This machine is equipped
with a cord having an equipment rounding
conductor and grounding plug.yhe plug
must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance wlth all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
improper connection of
the equipment-grounding conductor can
result in a risk of electric shock. Check
with a qualified electrician or service
person if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. Do not
modify the plug provided with the appliance
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outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This machine is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug
that looks like the plug illustrated In Fig. A.
A temporary adapter that looks like the
adapter illustrated in Figs. B and C may
be used to connect this plug to a 2-pOle
receptacle as shown in Fig. B If a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (Fig. A)
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extendlng from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such
as a
properly grounded outlet box cover.
Whenever the adapter is used, it must be
held in place by a metal screw.
GROUNDING
.
ADAPTER
CONTROLS
TOP
OF
Safety Interlock Thumb Levers
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Circuit Breaker
Circuit Breaker
Indicator light ON when machine
connected to electrical
GROUNDED
To put machlhe in "store" position
squeeze handle adjusting lever and fold
lever to lock handle. Lift up on main
handle to store machine.
MACH IN E PREPARATION
Always remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet before in-
stalling or changing the polishing pad.
The drive pad is bolted to the machine. A
threaded pad holder holds the polishing
pad to the driver.
To install polishing p a d
1 . With the handle locked in the upright
2. Remove the pad holder by turning
3.
SWITCH HOUSING
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Slide outward
and squeeze
and squeeze
switch lever
switch lever
is
Pull polishing pad away from drive pad in
on drive pad.
machine to upright position.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
The L1500-20 is a high speed floor polish-
SCRUBBING.
to the floor surface, always keep the
machine moving when the ad is in con-
tact wlth the floor. DO
THE HANDLE TO APPLY PAD PRESSURE.
KEEP THE WHEELS ON THE FLOOR AT
ALL TIMES.
. . .
position, tilt the machine back until
the handle is resting on the floor ex-
posing the drive pad.
counterclockwise.
Put the polishing pad on the drive pad
making sure the pad is centered. Install
the pad holder by turning clockwise.
ing machine and should be operated in a
-
straight line
forward and rearwad
not side to side as you would a low speed
polisher. Use the machine for olishin
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE fOR
To prevent possible damage
TO START THE MACHINE
Because of the high starting
torque of the machine make sure you
hold the handle with both hands.
1 . Plug machine into the power su ply
and check that the red indicator {ght
(located on top of switch housing) is
on.
2
Pull up on the adjusting lever and
lower the handle to a comfortable
working height. Release adjusting
lever to lock handle in place.
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ON
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