Multiquip 8FP User Manual
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
Electric and Gasoline
Floor Planers
Model 8FP Series
Revision #2 (05/28/09
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
MULTIQUIP FLOOR PLANERS 8FP SERIES
Table Of Contents................................................................................................................................. 3-4
Parts Ordering Procedures ................................................................................................................... 6
Notice to Operators............................................................................................................................... 7-8
Operator Instructional Data Sheet ........................................................................................................ 9
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................ 10
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................11
Operation ........................................................................................................................................... 12
Maintenance, Repair and Storage..................................................................................................... 13
Assembly .............................................................................................................................................. 14
Removing the Floor Planer from the Pallet........................................................................................ 14
Before Starting the Engine.................................................................................................................... 14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Crankcase with Oil .........................................................................14
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Fuel Tank .......................................................................................15
Operation .............................................................................................................................................. 15
Theory of Operation........................................................................................................................... 15
Flail Design and Application ..............................................................................................................16-18
Spacers Washers .............................................................................................................................. 18
Flair Drum Rods................................................................................................................................. 18-19
Flail Drum Design and Application..................................................................................................... 20
Installing Flails on the Two Section Drum ......................................................................................... 21-23
Installing a Loaded Drum On the Driveshaft...................................................................................... 23-24
Transporting the Floor Planer............................................................................................................ 24
Starting the 8FP/E on the Jobsite...................................................................................................... 25-26
Starting the 8FP/G on the Jobsite ..................................................................................................... 27
Operating the 8FP/E and 8FG/G Floor Planers on the Jobsite......................................................... 27-31
Stopping the 8FP/E Floor Planer on the Jobsite ............................................................................... 31
Stopping the 8FP/G Floor Planer on the Jobsite............................................................................... 31
Service .................................................................................................................................................. 31
Preventative Maintenance Check List ............................................................................................... 31-32
Checking V-Belt Tension and Alignment ........................................................................................... 32
Installing a Replacement V-Belt or Pulley ......................................................................................... 33
Installing Replacement Bearing on the V-Belt Side........................................................................... 35-
Installing Replacement Bearing on the Outboard Side ..................................................................... 37-39
Lubrication Requirements.................................................................................................................. 39
Aligning the Caster Wheels ...............................................................................................................40
Checking Driveshaft Runout .............................................................................................................. 41
Engine Service................................................................................................................................... 43
Troubleshooting .................................................................................................................................... 44
Electric Motor..................................................................................................................................... 44
Gasoline Engine ................................................................................................................................ 44
Operational Problems ........................................................................................................................ 44-45
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Storage ................................................................................................................................................. 46
Specifications........................................................................................................................................ 47
Explanation of Code In Remarks Column ............................................................................................ 48
Suggested Spare Parts......................................................................................................................... 49
Component Parts Drawings
Main Frame Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 50-51
Driveshaft Assembly .......................................................................................................................... 52-53
Rear Frame Assembly ....................................................................................................................... 54-55
Operator Handle Assembly (Gasoline).............................................................................................. 56-57
Gasoline Engine Assembly................................................................................................................ 58-59
Operator Handle Assembly (Electric) ................................................................................................ 60-61
Electric Motor Assembly .................................................................................................................... 62-63
One Section Drum Assembly............................................................................................................. 64-65
Two Section Drum Assembly............................................................................................................. 66-67
Flails Assembly.................................................................................................................................. 68-69
Decals ................................................................................................................................................ 70-71
Terms and Condition of Sale —Parts ................................................................................................ 72
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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NOTE PAGE
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 5
PARTS
PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES
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st
, 2006
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Order via Fax
All customers are welcome to order parts via Fax.
Domestic (US) Customers dial:
1-800-6-PARTS-7 (800-672-7877)
(Dealers Only)
:
Order via Phone:
Domestic (US) Dealers Call:
1-800-427-1244
Fax your order in and qualify for a 2% Discount
on Standard orders for all orders which include
complete part numbers.*
Note: Discounts Are Subject To Change
Non-Dealer Customers:
Contact your local Multiquip Dealer for
parts or call 800-427-1244 for help in
locating a dealer near you.
International Customers should contact
their local Multiquip Representatives for
Parts Ordering information.
❒ Dealer Account Number
❒ Dealer Name and Address
❒ Shipping Address (if different than billing address)
❒ Return Fax Number
❒ Applicable Model Number
❒ Quantity, Part Number and Description of Each Part
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IF YOU CAN NOT READ OR DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE CONTENTS OF THIS
MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR PROPER ASSISTANCE BEFORE
ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS PRODUCT.
SI TU NO PUEDES LE'ER O NO COMPRENDES EL CONTENIDO DE ESTE MANUAL
FAVOR DE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA. FABRICA PARA ASSISTENCIA- A
PROPIA ANTES DE INTENTAR PARA OPERAR ESTE PRODUCTO.
SOLLTEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG NICHT LESEN KOENNEN ODER ES
NICHT VOLLKOMMEN VERSTEHEN, WENDEN SIE SICH BITTE AN DEN HERSTELLER
FUER RICHTIGE HILFE EHE SIE VERSUCHEN DIESES PRODUKT ZU OPERIEREN.
SI VOUS NE LISEZ OU NE COMPRENDRE ENTIEREMENT LES MATIERES DE CE
MANUEL, S'IL VOUS PLAIT, CONTACTEZ L'USINE POUR L'ASSISTANCE APPROPRIEE
AVANT D'UTILISER LE PRODUIT.
NOTICE TO OPERATORS
DANGER
CAUTION
These safety alert symbols identify important safety messages in this manual. When you see these symbols, be
alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.
Do not allow anyone to operate the FLOOR PLANER without first reading this Operator Manual and becoming
familiar with its operation. The manufacturer of the FLOOR PLANER has gone to great extremes to provide the
owner(s) and/or operator(s) with the finest equipment available for its intended job function of removing covering
materials from concrete and wood floor surfaces. Yet, the possibility exists that the FLOOR PLANER can be
utilized in and/or subjected to job applications not perceived and/or anticipated by the manufa
and/or misapplication of the FLOOR PLANER can lead to the possibility of serious damage, injury or even death.
It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to determine that the FLOOR PLANER is being utilized
and/or operated within the scope of its intended job function. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or
operator(s) to establish, monitor and constantly upgrade all safety programs and/or practices utilized in and for
the operation of the FLOOR PLANER. The purpose of such programs is to provide for owner(s') and/or
operator(s') safety. Operators must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their
work (29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(2)) and/or applicable updated revisions. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or
operator(s) to determine that no modifications and/or alter
Modifications and/or alterations can lead to the possibility of serious damage, injury or even death. It is the
responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to make this Operator Manual available for consultation during all
phases of operation. Refer to OSHA 2207 and/or applicable updated revisions which contains all OSHA job
safety and health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910) covering construction.
ations have been made to the FLOOR PLANER.
cturer. Such misuse
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 7
CAUTION
The concept of frame mounted type FLOOR PLANERs has been successfully utilized for many years as a
practical solution to many types of random FLOOR PLANER requirements. The basic concept is proven
and well accepted within the associated marketplaces. Use of a FLOOR PLANER requires strenuous work
activity. This type of work activity can be considered to be greater in magnitude than that experienced
with the use of many other types of both light construction and lawn and garden related equipment. This
type of work activity should only be attempted by operators of adequate physical size and stature, mental
awareness and physical strength and condition. The body parts most noticeably affected during the
planing process are the arms, hands, wrists, shoulders, lower back and legs. The process can also
produce excessive stress/strain directly to the back muscles, spinal vertebrae and many other body
parts. Back related pain can be a side effect of utilizing a FLOOR PLANER. An operator with a chronic
back related problem or a history of back and/or other medically related problems should not attempt to
utilize the FLOOR PLANER. Use of the FLOOR PLANER may only aggravate this and any other medically
related problem. Because of the diverse type of prevailing job applications, job site conditions, operator
experience levels and operator physical characteristics, no warranty, guarantee, representation and/or
liability is made by the manufacturer as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any operational
procedure, operational position and/or technique. There is no absolute guarantee that an operator of any
given experience level, physical size and/or physical condition will be immune to the possibility of and/or
probable physical side effects of the normal use of the FLOOR PLANER. Each potential operator must be
made aware of and assume the operational and physical liability described and/or associated with the
use of the FLOOR PLANER. Improper use of the FLOOR PLANER can result in property damage and/or
personal injury, including death. Each potential operator not willing to assume the operational and
physical liability described and/or associated with the use of the FLOOR PLANER, should not operate it.
Proper levels of operator experience, skill and common sense are essential for maximizing the safe and
efficient operation of the FLOOR PLANER.
Record the FLOOR PLANER and electric motor serial numbers in the spaces provided below.
_______________ Model Number
_______________ Serial Number
_______________Engine/Electric Motor Serial Number
_______________ Date of Purchase
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation. All specifications are general in
nature and are not intended for specific application purposes. Multiquip, Inc. reserves the right to make changes
in design, engineering or specifications and to add improvements or discontinue manufacture at any time without
notice or obligation. Multiquip, Inc. and its agents accept no responsibility for variations which maybe evident in
actual products, specifications, pictures and descriptions contained in this publication.
NOTICE TO OPERATORS
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 8
The following undersigned operators of the 8FP Series FLOOR PLANERS described and/or pertaining to this
Operator Manual have received formal safety and operational information/instruction from the undersigned
owner(s)/instructor(s) in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(2) and/or applicable updated revisions
pertaining to, but not necessarily limited to the:
1) READING, COMPREHENSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE MATERIAL COMPRISING THE
ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR MANUAL AND APPLICABLE SAFETY AND
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE FOR THE FLOOR PLANER.
2) FORMALIZED OPERATOR SAFETY PROGRAM TO BE DEVISED BY THE OWNER OF THE FLOOR
PLANER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR MANUAL AND THE
APPLICABLE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE FOR THE FLOOR PLANER.
4) LOCAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CUSTOMS RESEARCHED FOR AND/OR BY THE OWNER OF THE
FLOOR PLANER AND DEEMED APPLICABLE TO THE SAFE AND PROPER USE AND/OR OPERATION OF
THE FLOOR PLANER FOR ANY SPECIFIC JOB APPLICATION.
5) FORMALIZED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR THE FLOOR PLANER TO BE DEVISED BY THE OWNER
OF THE FLOOR PLANER IN ACCORDANCE WITH, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE
SPECIFICATIONS, GUIDELINES AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICABLE
OPERATOR MANUAL.
6) COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT AND PROPER USE OF THE
FLOOR PLANER AS PER THE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, SAFETY AND
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE AND APPLICABLE MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL
ELECTRIC CODE®.
_______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
_______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
_______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
_______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
_______________ Opera
_______________ Operator _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
NOTE: INSERT COPIES OF THIS PAGE WITHIN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL IF SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL
OPERATORS IS REQUIRED.
tor _______________ Owner/Instructor __________ Date
OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONAL DATA SHEET
8FP FLOOR PLANER-SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 9
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
PROVIDE SOME COMMON SENSE GUIDES TO
PROMOTE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY WITH THE
FLOOR PLANER. NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE
OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE BY THE
MANUFACTURER AS TO THE ABSOLUTE
CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY
INFORMATION OR STATEMENT. THESE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO DEAL
PRINCIPALLY WITH COMMON PRACTICES AND
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED IN THE USE OF THE
FLOOR PLANER AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE
ALL INCLUSIVE. PROPER LEVELS OF OPERATOR
EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND COMMON SENSE ARE
ESSENTIAL FOR SAFE AND EFFICIENT
OPERATION.
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.
THIS STATEMENT IS MADE IN COMPLIANCE TO
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.
DANGER
DANGER
DANGER
INCORRECT USE OF THE FLOOR PLANER CAN
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. TO REDUCE THIS
POSSIBILITY, GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED
ATTENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND AND FOLLOW
THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:
PREPARATION.
1) This FLOOR PLANER is specialized type of
powered equipment, designed for a specific job
function and requires adequate and thorough
instruction BEFORE it is operated. The size, power,
complexity and operating characteristics of this type of
powered equipment would dictate that each operator
must receive adequate, professional instruction
regarding the proper operation of this FLOOR
PLANER before being allowed to utilize it. BEFORE
attempting to utilize this FLOOR PLANER, read this
Operator's Manual, the applicable Safety and
Operational Information Video Tape and the material
supplied by the engine manufacturer to familiarize
each operator with its correct oper
ating procedures.
Avoid the urge not to take the necessary time to read
this Operator's Manual before operating the FLOOR
PLANER. DO NOT OPERATE THE FLOOR PLANER
UNTIL EACH OPERATOR COMPLETELY
COMPREHENDS THE CONTENTS OF THIS
MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE SAFETY AND
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE.
2) Develop a comprehensive program for the safe
operation of the FLOOR PLANER by its owner(s)
and/or operator(s). Such a program will include, but is
not limited to: instructional requirements for operation,
applicable OSHA requirements, local laws and
regulations, job site safety and a FLOOR PLANER
maintenance program. Constantly examine and
upgrade this program to guarantee owner(s) and/or
operator(s) safety. Each operator must be fully
instructed regarding the specifics of this safety
am.
progr
3) Determine that the FLOOR PLANER is in its
original, factory configuration and has not been
modified in any manner. Many modifications can result
in potentially dangerous configurations that can lead to
property damage and/or personal injury. If there are
any questions about possible modifications made to
the FLOOR PLANER, contact the Customer Service
Department for specific information BEFORE
utilization. There is no charge for this service. Do not
operate the FLOOR PLANER without the use of the
original equipment V-belt and diamond blade guards.
Use of the FLOOR PLANER without an approved belt
guard and/or diamond blade gua
property damage and/or personal injury.
4) Minors should never be allowed to operate the
FLOOR PLANER. Bystanders, especially children and
animals, should not be allowed in the area where the
FLOOR PLANER is in use. The sawing process can
result in flying particles being emitted at high velocity
and striking the operator and/or onlookers. This can
lead to the possibility of property damage and/or
personal injury. Keep all body parts, loose clothing,
foreign objects and onlookers clear of the rotating
diamond blade, caster wheels, main wheels and flying
particles.
5) Operators must be in adequate physical condition,
al health and not under the influence of any
ment
substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair
vision, dexterity or judgment. Working with the FLOOR
PLANER is strenuous. If you have any condition that
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with
your doctor BEFORE operating the FLOOR PLANER.
Guard against the possibility of back related injuries.
Always lift the FLOOR PLANER with leg muscles and
not with the back.
rd can lead to
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #2 (05/28/09) PAGE 10
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR PLANER (or other,
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces
numbness and burning sensations and may cause
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.
Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will
not sustain Whitefinger Disease. Therefore,
continuous and regular users should closely monitor
the condition of their hands and fingers. After each
period of use, exercise to restore normal blood
circulation. If any of the symptoms appear, seek
medical advice immediately.
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but a
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most
important when operating the FLOOR PLANER. Wear
sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety
shoes are highly recommended. Keep shoes properly
laced. Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type
shoes which afford little or no protection. Wear an
approved safety hard hat to protect the operator'(s')
head(s) where there is a danger of head injuries.
Noise, generated by the operation of the FLOOR
PLANER and the actual process itself, can damage
your hearing. Wear
plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.
Continuous and regular operators should have their
hearing checked regularly.
8) Visually inspect the FLOOR PLANER, components,
tools and accessories for damaged or worn parts.
BEFORE each use:
a) Disconnect the engine spark plug wire or power
source cable.
b) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from the wheels and determine that each rotates
freely.
c) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter
from inside the mainframe area.
d) Inspect the V-belt drive for proper tension, wear and
general condition. Repl
necessary.
e) Inspect the flail drum and flails/spacer washers for
excessive wear and structural integrity. Replace each
component as necessary. The flail drum and flails
approved sound barriers (ear
ace each component as
llow
rotate at high speed during the planing process and
are subject to high wear rates.
f) Determine that operator controls work freely, all
safety devices are operative and information decals
are readable.
g) Check to see that the FLOOR PLANER and all
related accessories are in good, mechanical condition
BEFORE utilization.
h) Reconnect the spark plug wire or power source
cable as applicable
9) Contact appropriate representatives to determine
if/where electrical cables, gas lines and other
hazardous items are buried under the work surface
BEFORE utilization. The FLOOR PLANER and related
accessories are not insulated. Contact with buried
electrical cables, gas lines and other hazardous items
can result in electrocution and/or an explosion.
10) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop
the engine or electrical motor quickly in an emergency.
Always start the engine or electric motor according to
the instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize
the possibility of unexpected conta
surface. Unexpected contact with the work surface
can cause loss of machine control, and the possibility
of property damage and/or personal injury.
11) Ground the SP8/E electrically powered Floor
Planer motor securely. Determine that any "grounding"
wire and/or device is, in fact, properly grounding the
motor. Failure to properly ground the motor may cause
an electrical shock and/or electrocution, resulting in
property damage and personal, injury including death.
Electrical wiring and all connections should be
performed by a qualified electrician. The electric motor
is designed to operate from a 230 volt, AC power
source. Determine that the electric motor is properly
wired according to the intended and/or available power
source. Operating the electric motor from
voltage/amperage power source can result in property
damage and/or personal injury.
12) When operating the 8FP/E electrically powered
Floor Planer on a surface containing water or other
electrically conducting liquid, special precautions must
be taken to minimize the possibility of operator
electrocution. For specific information, consult current
National Electrical Code publications and OSHA
publications 210-22D (or current revision) for
construction sites and 555-3 (or current revision) for
use around any area containing water
ct with the work
an improper
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
13) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the
FLOOR PLANER. Refer to the Specifications section
of this manual for more detailed information.
OPERATION.
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless
tobacco while utilizing the FLOOR PLANER. Do not
attempt to eat a nd/or drink while utilizing the FLOOR
PLANER. Determine that eyeglasses and/or hearing
aid devices are properly secured
Use of the FLOOR PLANER is strenuous and causes
fatigue. Help prevent the cause of an accident. Plan to
take work breaks as required to help maintain proper
mental and physical alertness.
2) This FLOOR PLANER is not sealed or insulated. Do
not operate the FLOOR PLANER in an explosive
atmosphere or ne
current OSHA® rules and regulations.
3) Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use
extreme caution when handling gasoline or mixing
fuel. Always utilize UL®, CSA® OR CE approved
containers for the storage and transportation of fuel.
Do not smoke or bring fire or flame near the fuel.
Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before
refueling. Never remove the fuel tank filler cap while
the engine is running. Never operate an engine
without a fuel tank filler cap. Select bare ground for
fueling and move at least 10 feet from the fueling spot
before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel
before starting the engine and check for leakage. If a
fuel or oil lea
until the leak is fixed and the spillage has been wiped
away. Take care not to get fuel or oil on your clothing.
If this happens, change your clothing immediately.
Before operating the FLOOR PLANER refer to the
Specifications section of this manual for more
detailed information regarding fuel and lubrication
requirements.
4) The FLOOR PLANER is designed for use by one
operator. Use of the FLOOR PLANER by more than
one operator can lead to confusion and loss of control,
resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. If
it is felt that more than one person is required to
operate the FLOOR PLANER, STOP and contact the
Customer Service Department for specific operational
and service/maintenance information. There is no
charge for this service.
5) Do not operate the FLOOR PLANER with onlookers
close by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The
sawing process can result in flying particles being
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator
ar combustible materials. Refer to
k is found, do not start or run the engine
and/or onlookers. This can lead to the possibility of
property damage and/or personal injury. Keep all body
parts, loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the
rotating diamond blade.
6) Start the engine or electric motor according to the
instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize the
possibility of unexpected contact with the work
surface. Unexpected contact with the work surface
can cause the loss of machine control and the
possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.
7) Start a
well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide fumes given off
by an engine are poisonous. Breathing these fumes
can result in property damage and/or personal injury.
Operate the FLOOR PLANER only when/where
visibility and light are adequate for the job at hand.
Work carefully. Always hold the operator handle firmly
with both hands. Wrap your fingers around the handle,
keeping it cradled between your thumbs and fingers.
Always make sure the operator handle is in good
condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.
Wear gloves to improve your grip. Never leave the
FLOOR PLANER running unattended.
8) Special care must be exercised on slippery
conditions and on difficult, uneven surf
cracks, high spots and other, surface irregularities.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The
normal use of this machine is on level surfaces. Other
terrains can be dangerous and should be avoided.
Only properly trained operators should attempt these
techniques.
9) Never start the engine or electric motor with the
Floor Planer on cracked, uneven or irregular surfaces.
Never start the engine or electric motor with the flails
and/or flail drum in contact with the work surface.
Such occurrences can lead to the loss of machine
control a nd the possibility of property damage and/or
personal injury.
10) Contact with a hot, engine muffler can ca
property damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear
of a hot, engine muffler. Do not over speed the engine
by altering the governor setting or by disconnecting
the engine governor. Serious damage to the engine
and/or personal injury can result.
11) Because this FLOOR PLANER is classified as a
low cost, hand held, low horsepower, portable type
machine, it is limited in the number of practical and/or
suitable job applications. A particular job site, actual
surface conditions, job specifications and operator
nd operate the FLOOR PLANER only in a
aces. Watch for
use
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skill/common sense may dictate that a different type of
machine (with characteristics of higher purchase cost,
being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process
be utilized to properly complete the job with the degree
of efficiency and safety required. Contact the
Customer Service Department for specific information
regarding suitable job applications, job sites surface
conditions and operator experience/skill/common
sense recommendations for this FLOOR PLANER
BEFORE utilization. There is no charge for this
service.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE.
1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts and
accessories for maintenance and repair. Use of parts
and accessories manufactured by others can result in
property da
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of this manual.
3) Always stop the engine or electric motor and
disconnect the spark plug wire or power source cable
BEFORE checking or working on the FLOOR
PLANER.
4) Always properly maintain the FLOOR PLANER.
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
Built in safety features are effective only if they are
maintained in good working condition. Replace any
questionable part or assembly with a genuine, factory
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake proper
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.
Proper maintena
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance repair
work not described in this manual. Have such work
performed at your dealer's service facility.
5) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the
muffler is in good condition. If the muffler is equipped
with a spark arresting device, determine that it is in
proper working condition at regular service intervals.
Replace the spark arresting device with an approved
replacement if there is any question of it integrity. It is
the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to
provide for and properly maintain a USDA approved,
spark arresting muffler in an operating area specified
by law. Check with appropriate governing agencies for
more specific information. The FLOOR PLANER must
not be operated if the muffler is faulty or has been
removed. Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause
property damage and/or personal injury.
mage and/or personal injury.
nce does not cost...it actually pays
6) Do not operate the FLOOR PLANER without the
use of factory approved V-belt and diamond blade
guards that are maintained in proper structural
condition.
7) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper
condition. If any decal becomes dam
unreadable, replace with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
8) The Floor Planer utilizes self locking hexagon head
nuts to minimize the effects of vibration. Replace all
self locking hardware with genuine, factory approved,
replacement parts only.
9) Consult the material supplied by the engine or
electric motor manufacturer for specific information
relative to proper operational, lubrication and storage
requirements.
aged and/or
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Assembly
The 8FP Series Floor Planer are shipped from the
factory secured on a specially designed wooden pallet
and protected from external damage by a corrugated
carton or wood crate. If shipped with a corrugated
carton, the Floor Planer can be secured to the pallet
by wood laths nailed to the pallet body. Remove the
carton or crate immediately upon receipt using suitable
tools to remove the nails.
REMOVING THE FLOOR PLANER FROM THE
PALLET.
Application: All Models.
Tools Required:
1 each, pliers.
1 each, claw hammer or hammer and an appropriate
pry bar.
2 each, 1/2 inch wrenches.
The Floor Planer is secured to the pallet with steel
banding. Using the pliers, cut
The Floor Planer is secured to the pallet with a tiedown clamp. Using the 1/2-inch wrenches, remove the
tie-down clamp. The Floor Planer can then be
removed from the pallet.
DANGER
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER
APPROPRIATE SAFETY APPAREL WHEN
CUTTING THE STEEL BANDING AND/OR
REMOVING THE CORRUGATED/WOOD SHIPPING
CRATE.
Visually inspect the shipment for freight damage
and/or missing parts. If shipping damage is evident,
contact the delivering carrier immediately to arrange
for an inspection of the damage by their claims
representative. Federal law requires that a claim be
filed within a specific time period. If missing parts are
detected, notify your dealer who will assist you in
obtaining them.
The Floor Planer is shipped from the factory
completely assembled. If ordered with the Floor
Planer, the flail drum and flail kit are normally installed
on the flail drum driveshaft. Additional flail drums and
il kits or replacement parts are normally shipped
fla
separately.
Check all fasteners for security. Consult a fastener
torque chart for the proper torque value if any fastener
is found to require retorquing.
and remove the banding.
FILLING THE ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH OIL.
Application: 8FP/G Series Floor Planer.
Note: Floor Planers are selected at random at the
factory and test run. These units are shipped with oil in
the engine crankcase and fuel drained from the fuel
tank.
Tools Required:
1 each, small, clean funnel.
The 8FP/G Floor Planer is available equipped with a
number of industrial quality, gasoline and diesel
engines. Engines are not preserviced at the factory
(see note
the crankcase before being placed in service. Consult
the material supplied by the engine manufacturer for
the engine that has been ordered with your Floor
Planer. Carefully review this material to become
familiar with specific operating characteristic,
recommendations and service requirements.
1) Determine the location(s) of both the oil filler and oil
drain plug(s).
2) Wipe oil, dust and accumulated dirt from the filler
plug area.
3) Using the funnel, fill the engine crankcase with a
high-grade motor oil. Consult the material supplied by
the engine manufacturer for proper amount, weight
and service classification.
4) Repla
excess oil spilled on the engine crankcase and Floor
Planer.
5) Do not operate the engine unless proper oil level is
maintained as per the material supplied by the engine
manufacturer.
FILLING THE 8FP/G SERIES ENGINE FUEL TANK.
Tools Required:
1 each, small, clean funnel.
Never mix oil with gasoline. Four cycle engines are
not designed to be operated with oil mixed with
the gasoline.
1) Determine the location of the fuel tank filler cap.
2) Carefully clean the filler cap and surrounding area
to insure that no dirt or debris falls into the fuel tank.
Remove the filler cap.
above) and will require the addition of oil in
ce the oil filler plug and tighten. Wipe off any
CAUTION
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3) Using the funnel, fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean
fuel according to the specifications outlined in the
material supplied by the engine manufacturer. Do not
overfill the tank or spill any fuel. If the fuel tank
incorporates a screen mesh to prevent debris from
falling into the tank, do not remove to increase the fill
rate. Replace the filler cap. Wipe away any excess
spilled fuel.
DANGER
MANY FUELS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. DO
NOT SMOKE NEAR THE FUEL TANK. DO NOT FILL
THE FUEL TANK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR
IF IT IS HOT. ALLOW AMPLE TIME BETWEEN
EACH REFUELING FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL.
Operation
THEORY OF OPERATION
Application: All Models.
The 8FP Series Floor Planers operate on the principle
of various flail configurations being operated at high
rotational speeds to make direct contact with a work
surface. A series of flails are spaced and aligned on
shafts that span a specified width and rotate on a
drum that can be raised or lowered at the discretion of
the operator. The specific flail configuration and impact
rate directly affect the rate of material removal from
the work surface, the resulting surface profile and
texture.
The planing process is directly controlled by these
conditions:
1) The use of a suitable mechanism (flail) of sufficient
strength and hardness to impact the work surface and
remove material while delivering an acceptable
service life.
2) Sufficient static weight supporting the flails which
allow them to effectively penetrate the work surface
and remove material.
3) Adequate horsepower capable of propelling the
rotating flails against the work surface to deliver
acceptable productivity rates.
Since no two materials are exactly alike, no two work
surface materials can be penetrated and removed by
the exact sa
process, along with operator experience, skill and
common sense, would suggest that efficient and
productive material removal is a matter of trial and
error. Combinations of flail type, condition,
configuration, spacing along the width of the flail drum
and feed rate are direct factors that will determine the
overall success of the job application.
me method. The nature of the planing
FLAIL DESIGN AND APPLICATION.
While individual flail design and configuration may
vary, basic operational characteristics are identical:
impact a work surface ma
percentage of the material. This common operational
characteristic has led to the development of two basic
flail configurations:
1) High carbon, heat treated, alloy steel designed for
direct contact and removal of the surface material. The
high carbon content of the flail material also helps to
improve service life
2) High carbon, heat treated, alloy steel with tungsten
carbide inserts brazed into the flail body. The tungsten
carbide inserts are intended to directly contact the
work surface and remove material. The inserts
effectively resist wear
substantially longer service life than the plain, heat
treated steel types. The flail body is designed to serve
as a matrix or support for the tungsten carbide inserts,
hence the requirement for heat treatment. The heat
treatment process also aids the flail body in resisting
wear.
Several factors directly affect the selection of a
flail design for a specific job application:
1) The type and amount of material to be removed
from the work surface. Materials of higher yield and
tensile strengths along with the actual volume of
material to be removed will generally be the first
factors under consideration.
2) Purchase costs versus service life. The original
purchase cost of plain, heat trea
compared against the substantially higher costs of
tungsten carbide insert flails. In turn, these costs must
be compared to anticipated service life. All flails,
whether of high speed steel or tungsten carbide insert
design, will eventually wear to the point of requiring
replacement. The amount of unproductive time spent
to replace worn flails on a job can be substantially
greater than the actual replacement cost of many
flails. It then becomes a balance between purchase
cost, productivity, service life and labor cost.
3) Surface finish and texture. The finest grained
surface finish available from the planing process is
comparable to a "swept or broomed" like finish.
FIGURE 1. If a smooth, flat finish is desired, the
planing process must be followed with a grinding or
polishing type process. Many job requirements may
call for large amounts of material to be removed, but
followed with additional specifications requiring a finer
surface finish or texture. Many times these jobs dictate
terial and remove a
and usually deliver a
ted steel flails must be
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the use of an aggressive flail configuration because of
productivity and cost considerations. Less aggressive
flail configurations can then be utilized for the final
finishing sequence. Generally speaking, the more
aggressive the flail configuration, the more coarse the
resulting finish and texture.
FIGURE 1
Many flail configurations are available to meet a wide
variety of job application and surface material
specifications. To give additional perspective to each
configuration a rating system of 1 to 10 (10 being
highest) has been devised.
Star Flail
The star type flail is ma
alloy steel that is through hardened for additional
service life. FIGURE 2. It is highly effective for light
cleaning or scarifying and delivers a fine surface finish
texture. Designed for medium to high speed material
removal of the work surface.
FIGURE 2
nufactured from high carbon,
Suggested Applications:
1) Removal of thin coatings and encrusted
accumulations.
2) Cleaning concrete and asphaltic surfaces.
3) Removing thick material build-ups of greases,
paints, oils, vegetable powders and some resins from
wood floors.
4) Light scarifying prior to the application of coatings,
toppings or sealers.
5) Light, steel deck descaling projects.
COST 1
PRODUCTIVITY 3
SERVICE LIFE 1. The star flail should be replaced
when the outside diameter is worn to approximately 15/16 inch or the inside diameter elongates to
approximately 3/4 inch.
Beam Flail
The beam type flail is manufactured from high
carbon, alloy steel that is through hardened for
additional service life. FIGURE 3. It is highly effective
for scabbling or scarifying and delivers medium to
coarse surface finish texture. Designed for medium to
high speed material removal of the work surface.
FIGURE 3
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Suggested Applications:
1) Medium duty asphalt and concrete milling.
2) Descaling steel decks.
3) Removing thick material build-ups of greases,
paints, oils, vegetable powders and resins from nonwood type floors.
4) Dried, fully cured, carpet and tile adhesive removal.
5) Painted traffic line removal.
COST 1
PRODUCTIVITY 5
SERVICE LIFE 2. The beam flail should be replaced
when the outside diameter is worn to approximately 15/16 inch or the inside diameter elongates to
approximately 3/4 inch.
Pentagonal Flail
The pentagonal flail is manufactured from high
carbon, alloy steel that is through hardened for
additional service life. FIGURE 4. Each section of the
five sided design features a small, tungsten ca
insert that is first placed in a small hole and then held
in position with copper brazing. It is highly effective for
scabbling or scarifying and delivers medium to coarse
surface finish texture. Designed for high speed
material removal of the work surface.
FIGURE 4
Suggested Applications:
1) Heavy duty asphalt and concrete milling.
2) Milling concrete joints.
3) Asphalt and concrete grooving.
The pentagonal flail is designed for more aggressive
rbide
and rapid removal of a surface in comparison to the
beam flail. The addition of the tungsten carbide inserts
contributes to its long service life and higher
production rates. The tungsten carbide is also the
main reason for the cost differential between it and the
other flails. The design configur
coarse surface finish and texture. For many job
applications, this finish and texture will be satisfactory.
Some applications may require an additional
smoothing process. For example: removing high spots
or other irregularities from sidewalks. The initial
process would utilize pentagonal flails for productivity
and service life reasons. If the resulting surface finish
is too coarse to meet specifications, it can be
smoothed with the use of the star or beam flails.
COST 10
PRODUCTIVITY 8
SERVICE LIFE 10. The pentagonal flail should be
replaced when two successive tungsten carbide
inserts break off or the inside diameter elongates to
approximately 3/4 inch. In service, the flail body will
ar much faster than the tungsten carbide inserts.
we
The copper brazing used to weld the inserts into the
body can fail and an insert break off. The flail can still
be used in service. It will just wear a little faster and
more uneven in that particular area. As a general rule,
a pentagonal flail can be utilized until there has been
body wear that will no longer support the tungsten
carbide inserts.
Milling Flail
The milling flail is manufactured from high carbon,
alloy steel that is heat treated for additional service
life. FIGURE 5. Each section of the five sided design
features a rect
held in position with copper brazing. The milling flail is
primarily designed for "climb" milling applications.
This requires that the Floor Planer be pulled toward
the operator when being utilized. Removal rates are
dependent upon both surface and substrate material
composition.
FIGURE 5
angular, tungsten carbide insert that is
ation yields a rather
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Suggested Applications:
1) Removing synthetic coatings, thermoplastic and
cold plastic marking and lines from concrete and
asphaltic surfaces.
COST 10
PRODUCTIVITY 7
SERVICE LIFE 7. Milling flails are designed to remove
a variety of traffic line materials from concrete and
asphaltic type surfaces. With proper techniques,
minimal amounts of parent work surface material will
also be removed during the planing process. Milling
flails are expensive. To realize maximum service life,
milling flails should not be utilized for the direct
removal of concrete and asphaltic work surface
materials. Such use will drastically reduce their
service life and subst
SPACER WASHERS.
Spacer washers are stamped from high carbon, alloy
steel that is heat treated for additional service life.
FIGURE 6.
FIGURE 6
The Function of Spacer Washers
1) Reduce the number of flails required to be mounted
on the flail drum, thus reducing purchase and
operational costs.
2) Arrange the flails in a sequence or pattern that
minimizes "blind" or "open" spots created by the
additional support plates of the two section flail drum.
Always insert at least one spacer washer between two
(2) consecutive flails. The exception to this rule is a
configuration where its design does not require the
use of spacer washers. A flail drum set up with only
star, bea
will not penetrate the work surface at satisfactory
rates. Typical configurations minimize the hammering
or impact action of the flails. However, this can also be
useful when removing traffic lines.
m or pentagonal flails and no spacer washers
antially increase project costs.
3) Allow the flails to be arranged on the one section
flail drum in configurations of specific widths for many
job applications. An example would be the use of
pentagonal flails to groove a concrete floor. The
spacer washers are used to position the pentagonal
flails at the desired width. FIGURE 7.
Variances in ma
processes can affect the final thickness of both flails
and spacer washers. Because of this occurrence, trial
and error is important for assembling flails and spacer
washers on a flail drum. By mixing and matching flails
and spacer washers of specific thicknesses, the
required number of components can be assembled on
a flail drum in a minimum amount of time.
DANGER
USE ONLY FACTORY SUPPLIED SPACER
WASHERS ON THE FLAIL DRUM. OTHER
WASHER TYPES AND/OR CONFIGURATIONS CAN
PRODUCE ABNORMAL WEAR AND ELONGATION,
RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM
THE FLAIL DRUM. SPACER WASHER
SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY LOSS
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
FIGURE 7
FLAIL DRUM RODS
Flail drum rods are manufactured from 1/2 inch
diameter alloy steel. They are heat treated in a two
step process that yields a surface hardness that
resists wear and extends service life.
Drum rod service life is difficult to predict because of
the large number of flail configurations and work
surface materials. Normal wear should be uniform
about the rod circumference. FIGURE 8.
terial thickness and manufacturing
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FIGURE 8
Problems encountered by uneven component
wear
1) Inadequate free play exists between the
flails/spacer washers and the support plates of the flail
drum. If the flails and spacer washers do not have
complete freedom of movement, they will not be
capable of properly rotating about the flail drum rod.
The result is rod wear confined to two locations that
are usually 180 degrees apart. FIGURE 9. Variances
in flail and spacer washer thicknesses affects free play
when assembled on the drum. Because free play is
also created during the planing process due to actual
flail and spacer w
"tightness" can sometimes be tolerated without
affecting the service life of the drum rods or flails. The
specific amount of "tightness" can usually be
determined through trial and error. If the flails and
spacer washers appear too tight on the drum, remove
an appropriate flail or washer and reassemble the
drum. If a short, operational test indicates normal
component wear patterns, the apparent problem has
been solved. A general rule for consideration: it is
better to have the flails and spacer washers a "little too
loose" on the drum than
asher wear, a certain amount of
a "little too tight".
FIGURE 9
2) Mixing both worn and new flails on the drum. Proper
flail action against the work surface material requires
that the flails be of the same, approximate dimensions.
Flails with various inside and outside dimensions will
not impact the work surface material with the same
intensity and deliver the same results. Flail rod wear is
directly proportional to the amount of force it must
supply against each, individual flail. When a rod can
no longer supply adequate force against the flails, it
will break, allowing the flails to be hurdled a
inside of the Floor Planer frame. The more aggressive
flails require greater forces to keep them contained on
the rod. These forces, in turn, create faster and/or
uneven rod wear rates.
Because flail drum rods are a critical component of the
actual planing process, it is important that each rod be
inspected on a regular basis to determine proper
structural integrity.
DANGER
INSPECT EACH FLAIL DRUM ROD ON A
REGULAR INTERVAL TO DETERMINE PROPER
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. USAGE RATES AND
OTHER OPERATING PARAMETERS WILL
DETERMINE PROPER INTERVAL RATES. IF
THERE IS ANY QUESTION REGARDING THE
VISUAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF A DRUM
ROD, PROPERLY DISCARD AND REPLACE IT
WITH AN APPROVED, FACTORY REPLACE- MENT
PART ONLY.
DANGER
THE MINIMUM ALLOWABLE DRUM ROD
DIAMETER IS 3/8 INCH AS MEASURED ALONG
ANY PART OF ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AND/OR
LENGTH. ANY DRUM ROD NOT MEETING THIS
MINIMUM DIMENSION STANDARD SHOULD BE
PROPERLY DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH
AN APPROVED, FACTORY REPLACEMENT PART
ONLY.
DANGER
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE IS WELDING AND/OR
ANY OTHER TYPE OF METAL BUILD-UP
PROCESS ALLOWED TO BE PERFORMED ON A
WORN DRUM ROD. TYPICAL MAINTENANCE
TECHNIQUES CAN ALTER THE ORIGINAL HEAT
gainst the
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TREATMENT PROCESS AND COMPROMISE THE
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY, RESULTING IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
On occasion, it may be necessary to remove severely
worn drum rods from the flail drum by the use of a
band saw or similar device. FIGURE 10. Proper
preventative maintenance and operational procedures
will minimize these occurrences.
FIGURE 10
CAUTION
Utilize proper personal protection devices and
exercise caution when attempting this procedure.
Secure/stabilize the drum on a solid surface to
prevent accidental rotation.
FLAIL DRUM DESIGN AND APPLICATION.
Flail drums are manufactured from alloy steel and heat
treated to extend the service life. Drums are classified
by the number of sections between the side plates.
FIGURE 11
The one section flail drum incorporates the four flail
rods supported only by the end plates. FIGURE 11.
To provide additional stability and structural rigidity for
the drum rods, four support straps are included as a
standard accessory. These support straps can be
installed about the flails in lieu of the standard spacer
washers. FIGURE 12. Additional support straps can
also be assembled as required to provide for
additional rigidity for the drum rods.
FIGURE 12
CAUTION
Never operate the one section drum without the
use of a proper quantity of support straps to
provide for additional stability and structural
integrity. Property damage and/or personal injury
can result.
The added flexibility of the one section flail drum can
be especially useful on many, specialized job
applications. These job applications are usually limited
to grooving, or light scabbling and scarifying
applications. Example: grooving concrete floors to
minimize the chance of animals and humans from
falling and sustaining injuries. This end result can be
readily accomplished by the correct spacing of flails,
spacer washers and support straps on a one section
drum. FIGURE 13.
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FIGURE 13
The most widely used drum is of the two-section
design. FIGURE 14. It incorporates two half sectioned
side plates that are positioned on the center shaft to
facilitate optimum flail spacing. The half side plate
sections also provide additional stability and structural
rigidity for the drum rods. The two-section drum can
accommodate the use of all flail designs while meeting
the most demanding job applications.
General Notes Regarding Flail Drums
1) Flail drum rods are held in position by end caps and
related fasteners. The end caps are heat treated to
extend their service life.
2) The countersunk Allen head capscrews are
retained to the flail drum by both self locking, hexa
head nuts and lock washers. The lock washers
provide additional redundancy while eliminating open,
FIGURE 14
exposed threads that can become worn or damaged
from field use. A countersunk Allen head capscrew
was chosen over a conventional hexagon head
capscrew to eliminate anticipated wear. Component
wear would substantially increase the difficulty of
disassembling drum components in the field. Before
removing these capscrews, clean the internal hexagon
with an appropriate tool to help facilitate their removal.
3) Flail rods are not intended to rotate in the drum
assembly while the Floor Pla
Severe operation can cause the drum plates to wear
and elongate. Drum rods are also subject to wear and
elongation. If the total amount of wear is not severe,
various types of high strength, anaerobic adhesives
can be utilized to secure the rods to the drum. Severe
component wear is always an immediate reason to
reject either the rods and/or drum and replace with
factory approved, replacement parts.
ner is in operation.
gon
4) Regularly inspect the drum for excessive wear and
signs of fatigue. Random vibration caused by the
planing process is difficult, if not impossible, to fully
predict. Component service life is impossible to
predict. Work surface materi
and general maintenance are also contributing factors
that will limit the service life of the drum and/or
components. If there is any question regarding the
structural integrity of a drum or any component,
properly discard and replace with factory approved,
replacement parts.
5) It is advisable to always have a minimum of one
spare, loaded drum available to increase job site
productivity and reduce down time. Replacing worn
flails is a job that can require from only a few, short
minutes to even hours for extremely worn and
damaged components. Repl
driveshaft can usually be accomplished in a matter of
a few minutes. It is a common practice to replace worn
flails during normal, unproductive time and keep a
number of loaded, replacement drums on the job site
to speed production rates.
INSTALLING FLAILS ON THE TWO SECTION
DRUM.
All flails are assembled on the two section drum in
sequence patterns with the spacer washers. Spacer
washers provide for an overlapping effect of the flails
that produces consistent material removal from the
work surface.
Normal installation procedure (fine finish) for star,
beam and all 1/8-inch nominal thickness flails
1) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the
narrow section. Next, install a spa
with a flail and continue the sequence until the section
is full. FIGURE 15.
FIGURE 15
als, operator techniques
acing a drum on the
cer washer. Follow
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2) Install a spacer washer next to the outside side
plate of the wide section. Next, install a flail. Follow
with a spacer washer and continue the sequence until
the section is full. FIGURE 16.
Normal installation procedure (fine finish) for
pentagonal flails
1) Install a spacer washer next to the outside side
plate of the narrow section. Next, install a flail. Follow
with a spacer washer and continue the sequence until
the section is full. FIGURE 17.
2) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the
wide section. Next, install a spacer washer. Follow
with a flail and continue the sequence until the section
is full. FIGURE 18.
FIGURE 16
FIGURE 17
Normal installation procedure for milling flails
1) Install three spacer washers next to the outside side
plate of the narrow section. Next, install a
with two spacer washers and continue the sequence
until the section is full. The tungsten carbide inserts
must be installed to form a continuous planing surface.
FIGURE 19.
flail. Follow
FIGURE 18
FIGURE 19
2) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the
wide section. Next, install two spacer washers. Follow
with a flail and two spacer washers. Install another
milling flail followed by three spacer washers. Finally,
install the remaining flail and one spacer washer. The
tungsten carbide inserts must be installed to form the
same, continuous planing surface as in Step 1.
FIGURE 20.
3) Milling flails can also be installed on the drum
without the use of sp
acer washers.
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General Notes Regarding the Installation of Flails
1) Because of variance in material thickness and
manufacturing tolerances, the specified number of
spacer washers may not always fit within the narrow
and wide sections. If this occurs, grinding a spacer
washer to reduce its thickness is an option.
FIGURE 20
CAUTION
Exercise caution when grinding a spacer washer
to reduce its thickness. Wear safety eye wear and
other, appropriate safety apparel to minimize the
potential for personal injury.
2) Flails require sufficient free play to allow them to
properly impact the work surface material. If the flails
fit too tight on the drum, inconsistent material removal
and accelerated flail wear will result. The formation of
rust between the flail and spacer washer surfaces will
affect proper free play. Excessive free play can also
accelerate the wear of flails and rods. As a general
rule, flails should be free to rotate by hand after being
installed on the drum. If this is not possible, the flails
should be disassembled and additional free play
provided by reducing the thickness of a
washer.
3) All flails are bi-directional in design with the
exception of the milling flail. That is, there is no
forward or reverse orientation on the drum. Fail
service life can sometimes be extended by reversing
their orientation on the driveshaft. The effect is similar
to rotating tires on an automobile.
4) As the name implies, the tungsten carbide inserts of
the milling flail cut the work surface material with an
action very similar to that of a machine tool cutting
spacer
steel. The brittleness of the tungsten carbide insert
requires that it be fully supported to minimize
breakage. This requires a substantial flail body to
provide the necessary support. The resulting
configuration makes the milling flail one directional in
design. This limita
loaded drum on the driveshaft with the tungsten
carbide inserts facing the direction of rotation. FIGURE
21. If the tungsten carbide inserts face opposite to the
direction of rotation, improper milling action and
accelerated flail wear will occur.
FIGURE 21
CAUTION
Before installing the drum on the driveshaft, make
a close, visual inspection of the entire assembly.
Determine that all flails and spacer washers are
properly secured on the rods and that no loose
flail or spacer washer has slipped its position
during assembly. Flails and spacer washers can
fall off the rods during assembly and become
dislodged and unnoticed. When the loaded drum
begins rotating at high speeds, these components
can fly off the drum causing property damage
and/or personal injury.
INSTALLING A LOADED DRUM ON THE
DRIVESHAFT.
Application: All Models.
Tools required:
1 each, 3/4 inch wrench or equivalent.
1 each, torque wrench, 85 ft lbs (115 N.m) capacity
with 3/4 inch socket.
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an
electric motor, properly disconnect the extension cord
of Floor Planer from the power source.
2) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the
tion requires the operator to install a
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