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OPERATION
Preparing the Machine for Use
• With the handle locked in the upright position, tilt the
machine back, exposing the underside of the machine.
• Attach the brush or pad driver to the lugs on the
gearbox by rotating the pad driver or brush
counterclockwise.
• To adjust the handle position, put the machine into an
upright position, resting the pad or brush on the floor.
Lift the handle lock to allow the handle to move freely.
Adjust the handle to a comfortable operating position
(just below belt height), and then push the locking
lever down to lock the handle in this position. Should
the lock lever not tighten securely to the handle tube,
see "Lock Lever Adjustment" in the Maintenance
section of this manual.
• Always check to see that the dead man or switch lever
lockout located at the top and center of the handle is in
the "OFF" (up) position and not stuck or
malfunctioning in the "ON" (down) position before
plugging in machine.
• Remove all of the cord from the handle and cord hook,
plug the cord into the wall outlet.
Running the Machine
• To start the machine, grip the handles with both hands
and raise the handle slightly to balance the machine.
Then push down on the lock-out with the thumb of one
hand, and with the other hand squeeze the switch
lever.
CAUTION: The machine will start operating when the
switch lever is squeezed.
• Raise the handle slightly to propel the machine to the
right, Lower the handle slightly to propel the machine
to the left.
• Begin operating the machine at a point closest to an
electrical outlet, then working away from the outlet.
This will prevent running over the electrical cord.
Stopping the Machine
• WITHOUT LETTING GO OF THE HANDLE, release
the switch levers to stop the machine.
CAUTION: This machine will continue to rotate for 1-2
seconds once the switch levers are released. When
the machine comes to a complete stop, UNPLUG THE
MACHINE.
• Release the handle lock, raise the handle to an upright
position, and lock the handle.
• Tilt the machine back and remove the pad driver or
brush by rotating it clockwise.
• ALWAYS remove the pad driver or brush when the
machine is not in operation. The pad driver or brush
should be hung on a peg, or laid flat on its back.
• NEVER store a pad driver or brush with the bristles
down. This will ruin the balance of the pad driver or
brush, which will cause the machine to wobble.
SURFACE CONCIDERATIONS
Brush or Pad Driver
Select the appropriate brush or pad driver and pad
for the type of floor to be scrubbed or polished, and
the operation being performed.
Carpet
When scrubbing carpeting with a brush, pad or
bonnet mop, the carpet must stay wet enough to
lubricate the brush, pad, or bonnet mop, otherwise
overload of the motor will result.
Overload
Attention must be given to ensure the motor is not
run in an overload condition.
• Listen to the motor when starting and during
operation. Within 1-2 seconds from starting the
sound of the motor will change as the motor
switches from "start winding" to "run winding".
• During operation if the sound of the motor switches
back to the "start winding" sound, this is an
indication that the motor has been overloaded.
STOP IMMEDIATELY.
• Check the machine over to find the source of the
overload and correct the problem.
• Overload may be caused by one or more of the
following:
• Too much weight. Do not add weight to this
machine.
• The floor is not wet enough.
• Too much spray buff.
• Incorrect brush or pad size is.
• Pad is too worn and needs to be changed.
• Too high or too low voltage (the voltage must
be ± 10% of the rating on the nameplate).
• Use of too long, too small of gage, or too
many extension cords.
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