Alto 1700 Operator's Manual

Operator's

ULTRA SPEED

Manual

BURNISHER

1700

READ THIS BOOK

This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read
this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your ALTO
machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property
could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting to operate this
machine.

All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.

For new books write to: ALTO U.S. INC., 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.

Form No. 70127B 11/00 CLARKE TECHNOLOGY Printed in the U.S.A.

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS (cont.)

WARNING: To avoid injury keep hands, feet and loose clothing away from all moving parts of this machine.
CAUTION: The machine is heavy. Get assistance before attempting to transport or move it.
CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the floor surface, when using burnisher, make sure the machine

is always moving forward or backward when the pad driver is in contact with the floor.

CAUTION: To prevent overloading motor, do not use burnisher for wet scrubbing. There is no skirt on

burnisher to contain water. Water could splatter.

FEATURES AND SPECIFICATIONS

The direct drive electric burnishers are floor polishing machines. They are operated by moving them forward and
backward across the floor. Note: Do not use the machine for wet scrubbing.

CAUTION: To prevent serious damage to the floor surface, make sure the machine is always moving forward

or backward when the pad driver is in contact with the floor.

Specifications

Model 01193B
Voltage (V) 120
Frequency (Hz) 60
Current (A) 12.5
Operators Handle plastic
Pad Driver 20"
Burnishing Swath 20"
Pad Speed (rpm) 1700
Motor Horsepower 1.5
Power Cable Length (ft) 50
Weight (lbs.) 82

19" (48cm) 3M Burnishing Pad Selection Chart

Part No. Description Application Use RPM Color Finish

976289 Top Line Burnish Dry 1500-3000 Peach Hard finish/high traffic

Soft finish/low traffic

976326 Natural Blend Burnish Dry 1500-3000 Off White Hard finish/high traffic

976235 UHS Tan Burnish Dry 1500-3000 Tan Hard finish/high traffic

Buffer Wet-look hard finish

976236 UHS Aqua Burnish Dry 1500-3000 Aqua Soft finish/low traffic

Buffer Wet-look soft finish

976234 SHS Buffer Buff Dry/Spray 600-1500 Beige Glossy finish

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Soft finish/low traffic
High traffic/low
Maintenance

Spray

Ultra Speed

®

Burnisher

1700

Section II

Parts and Service Manual

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