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The data on the label provides the correct voltage, kW and RPM (needed for operational purposes); Weight (needed for transportation purposes); production year and serial number (needed for maintenance purposes). CUSTOMER SERVICE For customer assistance and technical support call your local distributor or call Superabrasive Inc. at 1-800-987-8403 or visit us at www.superabrasive.com...
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 2.SAFETY ISTRUCTIONS Tangling up Risks wearing inappropriate RECOMMENDED USE ® working clothes The Lavina 38GR-S machine is designed and manufactured to grind and polish concrete, terrazzo and Training Risks due to lack of operational training natural stone floors.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Because propane is odorized, it is easily detected at approval does not signify that the engine is safe to use levels of just a few parts per million, which is much less indoors.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 ENERAC POCKET 60: Manufactured by Energy Never leave the machine unattended while working. The water hose must move freely and must be damage- Efficiency System free. 2) ENGINE EXHUAST ANALYZERS Check if the floor, you work on, is not too uneven.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 The vapor draw cylinder is used on small the nearest building opening (door or window), also away machines like the propane powered floor care machines. from heat and direct sunlight.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 USING THE STEERING BRACKET By loosing the swivel bolt (Fig. 3.1-2), turn the steering bracket (Fig. 3.1-3) in position. To turn the steering bracket down (Fig. 3.1-3) you have to turn loose the swivel bold (Fig. 3.1-2), and push it in, this for security reasons.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 LIFTING Lifting the machine by crane is possible by using the hoisting ring mounted on the carriage (see Fig.3.12). The eye bolt and machine construction is rated only for the weight of the machine.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 4.OPERATION PRELIMINARY CONTROLS Inspect the working area as explained in the safety instructions. For wet use, fill in the water tank when the electrical cable is disconnected. Connect the vacuum extractor and ensure that the vacuum hose is clear and it will follow the machine easily.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Figure 4.6 Figure 4.7 Figure 4.8 Figure 4.9 When it is connected to the machine it has to be on the support of the handle bar where on the bottom is mounted the transmitter of the panel.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 The machine is supplied by the battery and is ready to work. In position “OFF” the supply of the machine is interrupted. This is the position in which the machine should stay when the work is finished.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 STOPPING THE MACHINE The machine can stop by switching the joystick in opposite position to the moving direction. The stopping of the machine should be after the motor stops. Do not stop moving the machine before stopping the motor rotation.
(17, 20, 21, 27 inch and other sizes), they are designed for use under swing machines and burnishers, and are great for daily use – they require only water (no wax or chemicals needed) and are a very environmentally friendly solution for maintaining floors. Use only Superabrasive’s recommended tools see www.superabrasive.com...
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Figure 7.12 8. MAINTENANCE AND INSPECTION REMARK Tampering w/Emission Control System Prohibited Federal law and California State law prohibits the following acts or the causing thereof: (1) the removal or rendering...
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Check the rubber buffers and fixing of the holders. The flange holding the buffers (Fig.8.1-1)has to be firmly fixed to the unit. A gap seen there means that there are loose screws fixing the holder. The screws has to be tightened immediately for safety operation.Working with loose screws on the holder could also cause bad damages...
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 CARRIAGE WHEELS Check the pressure of the pneumatic tires and maintain it at the limits of 3.5-4 atm/50...60PSI/. BATTERY OF THE DRIVING The machine uses maintenance free battery. The battery charges automatically during work.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 9. TROUBLESHOOTING INDEX OF PROBLEMS AND SOLUTIONS 9.1 ENGINE When troubles occur, be sure to check the simple causes which at first, may seem too obvious to be considered. For example, a starting problem could be caused by fuel starvation due to an empty propane cylinder or an unopened service valve.
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® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Figure 9.3.6 Figure 9.3.4 Figure 9.3.5 Pull the connector of the battery (Fig. 9.3.2), pull out the propane hose (Fig. 9.3.3), the connectors of the LP Fuel Lockoff valve (Fig. 9.3.3), unplug the engine cable plug from the control box (Fig. 9.3.5) and dismount the Throttle Cable (Fig.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 9.4 DISMOUNTING/MOUNTING THE ENGINE Separate head from carriage (see previous chapter). Remove front and back belt protection (Fig. 9.4.1). Loose the motor base plate (Fig. 9.4.2), release the tension device (Fig. 9.4.3), and take out the belt (Fig. 9.4.4). Take off the engine (Fig.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 When the tool holder is dismounted, you can change the sealers (V-Ring and Felt-Ring). Take out Felt-Ring, Adaptor and V-Ring. Before mounting check on which side the adaptor is fitting, remember the correct side. Mount the V-Ring with the smallest lip of the V to inside (Fig.9.6.7) just push the V-ring so the top is on the same level as the pulley...
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 9.8 MOUNTING AND TENSIONING A NEW PLANETARY BELT Figure 9.8.1 Figure 9.8.2 Figure 9.8.3 Figure 9.8.4 Figure 9.8.5 Figure 9.8.6 Figure 9.8.8 Figure 9.8.7 Dismount completely the tensioning device. Make 2 signs on the dismounted belt exactly 10 cm out of each other (belt without tension) (Fig.9.8.1). The purpose is to measure 10.2 cm on the belt in tension what is a tension of 2%., a maximum of 2.5% is allowed.
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® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Figure 9.9.2 Figure 9.9.1 The mounting and tighting the belts is made on the reverse sequence. First mount the lower timing belt (2) (Fig.9.9.1). Pull the tensioner forward to screw the two bolts (1) (Fig.9.9.3) and one screw (5) (Fig.9.9.1).
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® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 Driving belt of the generator The belt can be mounted and tighten both on mounted or dismounted engine. When you do it with the mounted engine use also the side holes for better visibility.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 ATTENTION: NEVER “OVER” TENSION THE BELT, THE BELT WILL BE DESTROYED AND IT WILL NEVER RECOVER ITS ORIGINAL TENSION Screw slightly the six bolts (Fig.9.4.2) and tighten belt screwing screw (Fig.9.4.5)(Fig.9.4.3).
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 9.12 REPLACING THE WHEEL Lift the lorry on the side you need to change the wheel and place an wooden part so the wheel is on the air. Unscrew the four bolts and take the wheel.
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If machines are not exchanged, they are subject to a fifteen percent (15%) restocking fee. 11. DISPOSAL If your machine after time is not usable or needs to be replaced, send the machine back to Superabrasive or a local distributor, where a professional disposal complying with the environment laws and directives is guaranteed.
® Superabrasive Owner’s Manual Original Language – Lavina 38GR-S 1/2013 13. SPARE PARTS ASSEMBLY AND PARTS SPECIFICATIONS 13.1. LAVINA®38GR‐S GENERAL PARTS Model Item No. Description Pcs. L38GR-S-10.00.00 L38GR-S Disc Assembly L32S.05.00.00 L38GR-S Pin Assembly MAR 8.1400 L38GR-S Tube L38GR-S-20.00.00 L38GR-S Carriage MAR 8.400...
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