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When your package is delivered, check each of the 2 cartons carefully for signs of rough handling. If the ESLC17 is damaged, notify the carrier immediately and request an inspection. Be sure to keep the cartons, packing inserts, packing lists and carrier’s receipt until the inspector has verified your claim.
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Safe Operating Conditions. Read this manual before using floor machine. Know the proper operation, correct applications and limitations of this equipment before use. Reduce the Risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury: • This floor machine is designed for indoor use only. Do not use outdoors. Do not expose to rain. •...
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Electric Power: This floor machine operates on a 15 amp nominal 115V, 60 Hz, A.C. power circuit. (Motors may be custom wired at the factory 220V, 50 Hz international operation.) The amps, hertz and voltage ratings are listed on the motor spec label found on each floor machine. Using voltages above or below those indicated on the spec label will damage the motor.
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Install the Handle The machine handle (1) has been custom fit to its mounting yoke (2) at the factory and then taken apart for shipping. For easy assembly, make sure that the handle number on the tag (see picture) matched the serial number stamped on the chassis.
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Attaching the Power Cord: The triple-wire grounded power cord has been factory-installed into the handle tube. A flexible rubber cable connector (11) is used to secure the plug-in connections. The floor machine ships with this connector mounted on the cord coming out of the handle (10). Stretch the connector and slip the male connector (9) (coming out of the motor housing) through the connector hole and then into the female connector.
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ESLC17 Parts Item # Part Number & Description Mer-A104 Switch Box Back Mer-B23 Handle Tube Screw Mer-B21 Switch Box Closing Screw Mer-M213 Strain Relief Clip Mer-B68 Ground Wire Screw Mer-M218BLK Rubber Spacer - Black (Handle) Mer-M218 Hand Grip Mer-M247 Handle Tube Insert...
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Mer-Label (Motor) Mer-A166 Main Machine Frame Mer-B96 Apron Mounting Screw Mer-M232-17/G Bumper 17" Green Mer-A169 Apron 17" Mer-B50 Scrubber Plug Mer-B31 Base Casting Screw Mer-972MCapR Run Capacitor Oil (972M/ESLC17) Mer-972MCapR Start Capacitor Plastic (972M/ESLC17) Mer-Coupler GB-GR-10 Coupler (Between Motor & Gearbox)
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Operating Tips • For indoor use only. Sweep abrasive soils before scrubbing. • While the brush or pad driver is spinning, keep the floor machine moving to avoid “donut” burns on the floor. To Start Operation: • Unlock the handle by the locking lever. •...
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Transport To transport this machine to work area. • Lock the handle in the “up” position. Wind the cord around the handles and the bottom cord hook. • Tip the machine back onto the transport wheels. Push or pull the machine by the handle, not by the cord or any other part of the machine.
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