Service Information ....................2 Machine Specifications ....................3 Features ........................3 Important Safety Instructions ...................4 Grounding Instructions ..................5-6 Operations .......................7 Guidelines For Operations ..................7 Controls .......................7 Adjustments......................8 Cord Storage .......................8 Clean Up And Storage .....................8 Merlin Assemblies ..................... 9-14 Optional Accessories ....................15 Limited Warranty ..................Back Cover SERVICE INFORMATION To obtain consistent performance over the life of your equipment, read though these...
HAWK Merlin TEXHD Machine Severe Duty WD Industrial Floor Specifica ons Model # HP1517-180TEXHD HP1520-180TEXHD MERLIN MERLIN Part # F0040-17 -1.5TE F0040-20-1.5TE Machine Size 17 inch 20 inch Pad Size 16 inch 19 inch Pad Speed 165 RPM 165 RPM Amp Draw All Sizes 1.5 HP, 180 frame, TEFC dual capacitor AC motor...
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: WARNING: ELECTRIC SHOCK CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY OR BE FATAL. PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING INSTRUCTIONS ON THE USE AND OPERATIONS OF FLOOR FINISHING MACHINES.
WARNING: RISK OF EXPLOSION. FLOOR SANDING MACHINE CAN RESULT IN AN EXPLOSIVE MIXTURE OF FINE DUST AND AIR. USE FLOOR SANDING MACHINE ONLY IN A WELL-VENTILATED AREA, FREE FROM ANY FLAME OR MATCH GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
WARNING: DO NOT USE GROUNDING ADAPTERS ON MerlinS IN CANADA. CHECK WITH CANADIAN CODE FOR PROPER EQUIPMENT USAGE. IMPROPER USE OF GROUND ADAPTORS CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY, FIRE, OR BE FATAL. Grounding Instructions (Continued)
CONTROLS TO TURN THE MACHINE ON The operating handle must be lowered and locked to the proper operating position before switching the machine ON. Place both hands firmly on the handle grips with your fingers around the power triggers. Do NOT apply pressure on the triggers before the safety switch lock is disengaged. Disengage the safety switch lock by pushing it forward with one thumb.
ADJUSTMENTS HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The handle can be adjusted to any desired work position by simply pulling on the pull pin and move the handle to the desired position. Firmly push the pull pin back into the adjustment holes. This will lock the handle in position. Pull Knob Figure 5 CORD STORAGE...
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FIGURE (1) REAR OF MOTOR REAR FRAME TOP VIEW FRONT REFERANCE VIEW REAR REFERANCE VIEW...
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FIGURE (2) REAR VIEW SAFETY LABEL SEE FIGURE (3) FOR ASSY INSTRUCTIONS...
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6 0 S HOWN FOR REFERENCE ONLY INC. IN K IT 59...
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1/18/2016 MERLIN HANDLE QTY. DETAIL PART NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION REQ'D KIT2006 SAFETY SWITCH KIT INC IN KIT2006 SAFETY SWITCH INC IN KIT2006 SPRING 2.0L X .025 X .026 KIT3011BLK TRIGGER REPLACEMENT KIT 14 INCH INC IN KIT3011BLK ROLL PIN 1/8 X 1.75L INC IN KIT3011BLK SPRING - TRIGGER INC IN KIT3011BLK...
1/18/2016 MERLIN MACHINE QTY. DETAIL PART NUMBER NUMBER DESCRIPTION REQ'D KIT2022 MOTOR FAN GUARD KIT 180F TEFC INC IN KIT2022 GUARD INC IN KIT2022 SCREW 2.5L X #12 SCK HD SHT MTL INC IN KIT2022 SPACER KIT1022BLK-P MOTOR 180F TEFC W/ GEARBOX & PIGTAIL INSTALLED INC IN KIT1022BLK-P MOTOR 180F TEFC INC IN KIT1022BLK-P...
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Accessories for Every Application Weighted Diamond Orbitec Diamond Hawk Scrapers Pad Driver: Driver: (Surface Prep): 17” A0010WTDPD (46#) 17” HP0017 17” HP0033 20” A0011WTDPD (64#) 20” HP0020 20” HP0034 Diamond Pad Grit Brush: Sand Paper Driver: Pad Driver: Driver 17” A0008 17”...
If you are unable to locate any of the foregoing, you may write or otherwise communicate with HAWK ENTERPRISES before repair service is performed by anyone else. In such event, HAWK ENTERPRISES will provide either the location or a closely available HAWK distributor service department, or HAWK authorized service station or other factory instructions.
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Genuine Commerical Products by: Hawk Enterprises of Elkhart Elkhart, IN USA...
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