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This manual will help you get the most from your Advance Whirlamatic. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine.
References to “right” and “left” in this manual mean right or left as seen from the operator’s position.
This product is intended for commercial use only.
PARTS AND SERVICE
Repairs, when required, should be performed by your Authorized Advance Service Center, who employs factory trained
service personnel, and maintains an inventory of Advance original replacement parts and accessories.
Call the ADVANCE DEALER named below for repair parts or service. Please specify the Model and Serial number when
discussing your machine.
(Dealer, affix service sticker here.)
NAMEPLATE
The Model Number and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the name plate, located on the back of the machine
near the base of the handle. This information is often needed when ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space below
to note the Model Number and Serial Number of your machine for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER _________________
SERIAL NUMBER _________________
UNCRATING
When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the machine for damage. If damage is evident, save
the shipping carton so it can be inspected by the trucking company that delivered it. Contact the trucking company
immediately to file a freight damage claim.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
Read all instructions before using.
WARNING!
To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
1Do not leave the appliance when it is plugged in. Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.
2To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
3Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necesary when used by or near children.
4Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
5Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
6Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
7Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
9Do not put any object into openings. Do not use with any opening blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
10Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
11Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
12Turn off all controls before unplugging.
13Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
14Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.
15Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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IMPORTANTES MESURES DE SÉCURITÉ
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L’utilisation d’un appareil électrique demande certaines précautions:
LIRE TOUTES LES INSTRUCTIONS AVANT DE FAIRE FONCTIONNER (CET APPAREIL)
AVERTISSEMENT:
Pour réduire les risques d’incendie, de choc électrique ou de blessure:
1Ne pas laisser l’appareil sans surveillance lorsqu’il est branché. Débrancher lorsque l’appareil n’est pas utilisé et avant
l’entretien.
2Pour réduire les risques de choc électrique, utiliser à l’intérieur seulement.
3Ne pas permettre aux enfants de jouer avec l’appareil. Une attention particulière est nécessaire lorsque l’appareil
est utilisé par des enfants ou à proximité de ces derniers.
4N’utiliser que conformément à cette notice avec les accessoires recommandés par le fabricant.
5Ne pas utiliser si le cordon ou la fiche est endommagé. Retourner l’appareil à un atelier de réparation s’il ne fonctionne
pas bien, s’il est tombé ou s’il a été endommagé, oublié à l’extérieur ou immergé.
6Ne pas tirer soulever ou traîner l’appareil par le cordon. Ne pas utiliser le cordon comme une poignée, le coincer dans
l’embrasure d’une porte ou l’appuyer contre des arêtes vives ou des coins. Ne pas faire rouler l’appareil sur le cordon.
Garder le cordon à l’écart des surfaces chaudes.
7Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon. Tirer plutôt la fiche.
8Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l’appareil lorsque vos mains sont humides.
9N’insérer aucun objet dans les ouvertures. Ne pas utiliser l’appareil lorsqu’une ouverture est bloquée. S’assurer que
de la poussière, de la peluche, des cheveux ou d’autres matières ne réduisent pas le débit d’air.
10Maintenir les cheveux, les vêtements amples, les doigts et toutes les parties du corps à l’écart des ouvertures et des
pièces mobiles.
11Ne pas aspirer de matières en combustion ou qui dégagent de la fumée, comme des cigarettes, des allumettes ou
des cendres chaudes.
12Mettre toutes les commandes à la position ARRÊT avant de débrancher l’appareil.
13User de prudence lors du nettoyage des escaliers.
14Ne pas aspirer des liquides inflammables or combustibles, comme de l’essence, et ne pas faire fonctionner dans des
endroits ou peuvent se trouver de tels liquides.
15Ne brancher qu’à une prise de courant avec mise à la terre. Voir les instructions visant la mise à la terre.
CONSERVER CES INSTRUCTIONS
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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WARNING!
This machine must be properly grounded to protect the operator from electrical shock. Read the safety
instructions below before operating this machine.
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
120 volt machines have this kind of three-prong
plug at the end of a three-wire electrical cord.
The grounding pin on this plug grounds the
machine when it is plugged into a three-prong
outlet.
120 VOLT PLUG
GROUNDING PIN
THREE-PRONG
GROUNDED OUTLET
A grounding adapter must be installed
120 VOLT PLUG
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
as shown here if only two-prong outlets are available. The outlet box
must be grounded and the grounding
METAL
SCREW
tab (or wire) on the adapter must be
installed under the head of the screw
in the center of the outlet cover.
Grounding adapters for 120 volt plugs
TWO-PRONG
OUTLET
GROUNDING
TAB
are available at most hardware stores.
Grounding adapters are not approved
for use in Canada.
•Replace the plug if the grounding pin is damaged or broken.
•The green (or green/yellow) wire in the cord is the grounding wire. When replacing a plug, this wire
must be attached to the grounding pin only.
•Extension cords connected to this machine should be 12 gauge, three-wire cords with three-prong
plugs and outlets. Do not use extension cords more than 50 feet (15 m) long.
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PREPARING THE FLOOR
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Before each use of this machine, the floor must be clean and completely dry. Clean the floor with an automatic floor scrubber
or a damp mop, using a solution of water and neutral cleaner.
CAUTION!
This machine should be used only on floors that are coated with a floor finish suitable for burnishing. Contact your local
Advance Distributor for further information on floor finishing products.
PREPARING THE MACHINE FOR USE
WARNING!
Moving parts - To reduce the risk of injury, unplug before servicing.
INSTALLING THE PAD
To install a pad, tip the machine back on it’s handle. Remove the Pad Retainer (in the center of the pad holder) by turning
clockwise to loosen.
Put the proper size pad on the pad holder. Re-install the Pad Retainer by turning counter-clockwise to tighten.
Pad Holder Hub
Pad
Pad Retainer
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INSTALLING A PAD
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1Handle
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1Plug the Power Cord (4) into a properly grounded electrical outlet.
2Pull the Handle Release Lever (5) UP and lower the Handle (1) to a comfortable operating position. It is normal for the
base of the machine to lift off of the floor slightly when the handle is lowered. It will pull itself down against the floor as
soon as the motor is started.
3Push the Twist Grip Lock Button (2) IN and turn the Twist Grips (3) to start the motor. Release the Twist Grips to stop
the motor.
4Push the machine forward in a straight line, at a slow walking speed. Overlap each pass about 1 inch (25 mm). Do not
use a back and forth motion when operating this machine.
5When using a polishing pad, check every 15 minutes to see if the pad is loaded up with wax and dirt. If it is, turn the
pad over to expose the clean side, or install a clean pad.
AFTER USING THE MACHINE
1Lift the Handle until it locks in the upright position.
2Unplug the Power Cord and wrap it around the cord hook and the right Twist Grip.
3Tip the machine back and remove the pad.
4Wash the pad in warm soapy water, rinse completely and hang it up to dry. Do not use the pad again until it is completely
dry.
5Store the machine in a clean, dry place.
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MAINTENANCE
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AIR FILTER
The air filter on top of the motor must be cleaned once a month. To clean the filter, remove the 3 screws from the motor cover,
lift the cover off and remove the filter from its holder. Wash the filter with warm water and allow it to dry completely before
putting it back on the machine.
Filter
MOTOR BRUSHES
Some models are equipped with a motor brush wear indicator light. When this light glows, STOP USING THE MACHINE
and contact your local Advance distributor to have the motor serviced.
CAUTION!
The motor can be severely damaged if the machine is used with the light glowing.
Motor Brush Wear
Indicator Light
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TROUBLESHOOTING
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MACHINE VIBRATES
1Pad not centered. Remove the pad, center and reinstall.
2Pad defective - Replace.
SWIRL MARKS
1Pad or brush too aggressive for the floor finish.
2Dirty pad or brush. Check, clean or replace.
RED LIGHT GLOWS
1Worn motor brushes. Have motor brushes replaced by local Advance Distributor.
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14600 21st Avenue North
Plymouth, M N, 55447-3408
www.nilfisk -advance.com
Phone:800-989-2235
Fax:800-989-6566