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Universal UFS50 Owner's Manual & Operating Instructions

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OWNER'S MANUAL &
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Revision 108
08.2015
Manual Part No. 167790
Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions
before using this equipment. This owners manual
MUST accompany the equipment at all times.

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  • Page 1 UFS50 www.universalflooringsolutions.com OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Revision 108 08.2015 Manual Part No. 167790 Caution: Read all safety and operating instructions before using this equipment. This owners manual MUST accompany the equipment at all times.
  • Page 2 This owners manual contains information nec- essary to operate and maintain your UFS50 Floor Scraper safely and correctly. Please take a few minutes to familiarize yourself with the UFS50 Floor Scraper by reading and reviewing this manual.

  • Page 3: Table Of Contents

    TABLE OF CONTENT SAFETY Page Safety Message/Alert Symbols, Warnings Hazard Symbols General, Maintenance, Saw Safety California proposition 65 Message Electrical Requirements and Grounding Instructions 9-10 Safety Label Locations Blade Changing / Installation OPERATION Wheel Adjustment Handle Adjustment Transportation Blade Usage TYPE OF TEAROUTS Removal Materials Subfloor Surfaces...

  • Page 4: Safety Message/Alert Symbols, Warnings

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER SAFETY Safety precautions should be followed at all times when operating this equipment. Failure to read and understand the Safety Precaution and Operating Instructions could result in injury to yourself and others. Before using this machine, ensure that the person operating the machine has read and understands all instructions in this manual.

  • Page 5: Hazard Symbols

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER SAFETY SAFETY PRECAUTIONS ALWAYS read this Owner’s Manual before operating the machine. ALWAYS avoid inhalation of and skin contact with silica dust and/or mist. ON / OFF ALWAYS place the power ON/OFF switch in the OFF position when the machine is not in use.

  • Page 6: General, Maintenance, Saw Safety

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER SAFETY RULES FOR SAFE OPERATION DANGER Failure to follow instructions in this manual may lead to serious injury or even death! This equipment is to be operated by trained and qualified personnel only! This equipment is for industrial use only.
  • Page 7 • Unauthorized equipment modifications will void all warranties. Manufacturer does not assume respon- sibility for any accident due to equipment modifications. • NEVER use accessories or attachments, which are not recommended by Universal Flooring Solutions for this equipment. Damage to the equipment and/or injury to user may result.

  • Page 8: California Proposition 65 Message

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER SAFETY SAFETY WARNINGS SILICA DUST WARNING Grinding/cutting/drilling of masonry, concrete, metal and other materials with silica in their composition may give off dust or mists containing crystalline silica. Silica is a basic component of sand, quartz, brick clay, granite and numerous other minerals and rocks.

  • Page 9: Electrical Requirements And Grounding Instructions

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER SAFETY ELECTRICAL REQUIREMENTS AND GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS In order to prevent potential electrical shock and injury, the following electrical safety precautions and symbols should be followed at all times! WARNING In case of a malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric cur- rent to reduce the risk of electric shock.
  • Page 10 Universal Flooring Solutions warns that equipment returned to us showing signs of being run in a low voltage condition, through the use of undersized extension cords,will be repaired or replaced totally at the customer’s expense.

  • Page 11: Safety Label Locations

    Safety labels contain important safety information. Please read the information contained on each safety label. These labels are considered a permanent part of your saw. If a label comes off or becomes hard to read, contact Universal Flooring Solutions or your dealer for a replacement. NOTICE...

  • Page 12: Blade Changing / Installation

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER BLADE INSTALLATION BLADE CHANGING / INSTALLATION CAUTION Blades are sharp. Handle with care. Failure to do so could cause bodily injury. • Dull blades greatly reduce cutting ability. Re-sharpen or replace as needed. • Proper blade size and placement per job type greatly affects performance.

  • Page 13: Wheel Adjustment

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER GENERAL OPERATION WARNING Do not operate machine around excessive moisture areas, such as abatement work and flooded pool areas without GFCI wall plug. Failure to do so could cause damage in machine or injury to operator. Before using the machine, check for any broken, worn or damage parts and replace them immediately.

  • Page 14: Handle Adjustment

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER GENERAL OPERATION HANDLE ADJUSTMENT AFTER THE PROPER WHEEL ADJUSTMENT IS ACHIEVED, ADJUST THE HANDLE LENGTH Simply loosen the thumbscrews located on the frame and the handle will slide up and down. Locate the most comfortable height and tighten the thumbscrews to lock the handle in place.

  • Page 15: Blade Usage

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER BLADES BLADE USAGE Start with a narrow blade, then increase blade size to optimize cutting pass. Narrower blades work easier than wider blades and usually clean the floor better. Wider is not always better or faster. Proper blade size and placement, depending on material and sub-floor type, greatly affects performance.

  • Page 16: Removal Materials

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER TYPES OF TEAROUTS REMOVAL MATERIALS Never remove flooring containing asbestos without fully understanding proper WARNING state and federal procedures and guidelines. • Sheet vinyl, solid vinyl, rubber tile, urethane or PVC sheet roofing, will need to be scored for best removal results.

  • Page 17: Subfloor Surfaces

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER TYPES OF TEAROUTS SUBFLOOR SURFACES • WOOD: When working over plywood sub-flooring, try to run machine in the same direction as the grain in the wood. Blade in most cases should be bevel down. On solid wood floors, like plank, run in the same direction as the plank, not cross grain or cross plank.

  • Page 18: Thermal Overload Protection

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER MAINTENTANCE THERMAL OVERLOAD PROTECTION The Thermal Overload manual reset switch is located on the bottom of the connection box of the elec- trical motor. If an extreme internal temperature is sensed, the switch will “trip” and the motor will shut off automatically.

  • Page 19: Repairs

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER MAINTENTANCE REPAIRS If your tool is damaged, contact Universal Flooring Solutions for a return authorization number and return the entire tool. • Shipments are not accepted without a return authorization number. • COD or freight collect shipments will not be accepted.
  • Page 20 NOTES...
  • Page 21 NOTES...
  • Page 22 UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER PARTS LIST UFS-50 PN 167676 OPTIONAL ACCESSORY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY OPTIONAL ACCESSORY...
  • Page 23 TAG, SERIAL NUMBER, BLANK 157500-RW SCREW, SET, 1/4-20X1/4 157528 LOGO, MK ADHESIVE 157914 GRIP, HANDLE 7/8 ID 158608 KEY, 3/16 SQR X 1-1/2 165347 BLADE, SCRAPER, 10" X 3" 167619 OWNERS MANUAL UFS50 SCRAPER 167790 BLADE SCRAPER, 7-3/8" X 3" 167796...
  • Page 24 UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER PARTS LIST UFS-50 PN 167676 ITEM NO. DESCRIPTION PART # QTY. ASSY, WARNING LABELS, UFS50 167847 ASSY, CARTON UFS50 168043 PALLET, UFS50 SCRAPER 168044 SCREW, SET, #10-24 X 3/16 168055 NUT, HEX, SFL, 5/16 -18 5000810 KNOB, THRD 1/2 -13 X 1.5 CP-10098 COLLAR, 1.13 ODX .625 ID .5 WIDE...

  • Page 25: Accessories

    UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER ACCESSORIES ACCESSORIES ITEM NUMBER DECRIPTION Vinyl Scraper blade 167619 7-3/8" x 3" Vinyl Scraper blade 167796 10" x 3" PG-10130 Tool Holder...

  • Page 26: Return Material Policy

    RETURN INSTRUCTIONS RETURN MATERIALS POLICY To expedite the service relative to the return of a product purchased through Universal Flooring Solutions, please observe the following: NOTE: When returning all items, they must have been purchased within the previous twelve (12) months.

  • Page 27: Warranty

    Seven Hills NSW 2147 Universal Flooring Solutions, INC. LIMITED WARRANTY Universal Flooring Solutions, INC. will guarantee every machine they build, to be free from defects in material and workmanship for (1) one year from date of purchase. The obligation of Universal Flooring Solutions, INC.
  • Page 28 UFS50 FLOOR SCRAPER OWNER'S MANUAL & OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS Intafloors Trade Depot 15 Artisan Road Seven Hills NSW 2147 Phone: +61 (02) 8678 5479 Fax: +61 (02) 8678 5483 www.intafloors.com.au...

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