How To Operate The Machine - Clarke FA-8 Operator's Manual

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How to Operate the Machine

For a successful re-coat of an existing fl oor, fi rst clean the fl oor
to remove waxes and contaminants. Abrade the wall line or
any areas unreachable by the machine.
1. Connect the power supply cable to an appropriately
grounded and fused outlet. Connect the power supply cable
to the cord adaptor attached to the control housing (see item
7 page 6). Press the selector switch to the start (S) position.
Once started allow the switch to return to the run (R) position.
2. The recommended approach is to use the "pass" method
with this machine. A single pass consists of a forward
advancement on the machine and a reverse return to the
starting point while retracing the forward advancement.
Figure 5
Overlap the previous pass and repeat. You may index in this
way to the right or left of the machine across the area to be
done.
3. Use the control lever to lower the abrasive to the fl oor. Keep
the machine in motion while the abrasive is in contact with
the fl oor. Adjust pace for adequate abrasion. For best results
index the machine in 3" increments with a pace of 12-15 inches
per second. See fi gure 5.
NOTE: For optimum abrasive life and uniform results, rotate
abrasive every 250 ft2.
NOTE: You may add up to 10 lbs. to the machine which will
enhance abrasion in some instances. To keep your abrasive
sharp, reverse it every 200 square feet.
Figure 5A
CAUTION!
To prevent damage to the surface, make sure the machine is
always moving when the abrasive is contacting the fl oor.
4. Use the control lever to raise the abrasive when reversing or
overlapping.
5. You may advance the machine against (fi g. 5A) or with
the direction of the fl ooring (fi g. 5B) to reduce the amount of
unreachable area and best coverage on the fl oor.
6. Press the selector switch to the off position whenever
emptying the dust bag or when the job is completed.
Disconnect the supply cable.
7. Empty the dust bag frequently.
Figure 5B
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