Sanitaire 6000 User Manual

Commercial
Floor Machine
6000 Series
Owner’s Guide

Index

Important Safeguards ................. 2

General Information .................... 2

Grounding Instructions ............... 3

Operation/Accessories ............... 3

Remove From Carton ................. 4

Brush & Drive Block Installation .. 5

Adjustments ................................ 5

Controls ...................................... 6

Guidelines For Operation............ 6

Cord Storage .............................. 7

Clean Up And Storage ................ 7

Warranty ..................... Back Cover

For location of nearest
Eureka Warranty Station
or service information call
1-800-800-8975.
*En Mexico llame al 5670-6169.

Please Retain

We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers
below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your
cleaner. For prompt and complete service information, always
refer to these numbers when inquiring about service.

Model & Type___________________________

Serial No. ______________________

It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of
purchase.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING

To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

Your machine is equipped with a safety switch lock and

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power switch triggers designed for your safety. Do not
attempt to bypass or defeat the safety switch lock. Never
use any device to lock the power switch triggers in the
“ON” position.
Do not leave the floor machine when plugged in. Turn off

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the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use
and before servicing or changing the brushes or pads.
Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy. Close

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attention is necessary when used near children. Do not
leave the machine connected to an electrical outlet
unattended.

Use only as described in this manual. Use only

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manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the machine is

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not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, or
left outdoors return it to a service center before using.
Use care to keep the electrical supply cord from contacting

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the rotating brush or drive block.

• Do not pull, close a door on, or pull the cord around sharp
edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
Connect to properly grounded (3-wire) outlet only refer to

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Grounding Instructions, Pg 3.
Do not use extensions cords or outlets with inadequate

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current carrying capacity.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the

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plug, not the cord.
Do not handle the plug or floor machine with wet hands.

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Wind the cord no tighter than is necessary to retain it during

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storage. Refer to Cord Storage, Page 7.
Use extra care when working near stairs.

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Do not use in conjunction with flammable or combustible

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liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where explosive
vapor or dust may be present.
Store your floor machine indoors in a cool, dry area.

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Keep your work area well lighted.

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Warning - To avoid electrical shock, use indoors only.

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SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION

Use the cleaner to pick up dirt and dust particles. Avoid picking
up hard or sharp objects that could damage the vacuum
cleaner.

Service Information

The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. For additional service information, telephone
our toll free number for the nearest Eureka Authorized
Warranty Station. You should know the model, type and

serial number or date code when you call:

USA: 1-800-800-8975 Mexico: 5670-6169

Canada: 1-800-282-2886

If you prefer, you can write to The Eureka Company, Service
Division, 807 North Main St., Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA.
In Canada, write to The Eureka Company, 866 Langs Drive,
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Warranty
for complete service information.

DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush drive. The
motor and brush drive are permanently sealed
and lubricated.

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Grounding Instructions

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or
breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment­grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
ordinances.

DANGER

Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor
can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether
the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided
with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet
installed by a qualified technician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure

1. A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated
in Figure 2 may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle, as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet, Figure 1, can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the
like extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place
by a metal screw.

OPERATION/ACCESSORIES

Choosing the Right Brush and Drive Block

Your floor machine is packed complete and ready for use after
you install a brush or drive block. (Brushes and pads are not
provided with the unit but are available at an additional cost.)

Your floor machine is designed to be used for many different
floor care applications. Make sure you use the correct brush
or pad for the type of job you want to perform. (Accessories
are available from the dealer from whom the floor machine
was purchased.)

When ordering brushes or drive blocks, refer to this chart and
specify correct brush or block diameter when ordering.

MACHINE SIZE BRUSH DIAMETER BLOCK DIAMETER

17” 17” 15”

20” 20” 18”

For floor finishing machines rated 150-250 volts:

If the machine is provided with an attachment plug cap as
shown in Fig. 3, it is intended for use on a 240 volt (nominal)
circuit. No adapter is available for this application.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not
permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.

GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX

FIGURE 1

Plug Grounding Pin

Adapter

Metal Screw

Grounding Tab

FIGURE 2

Plug Grounding Pin

FIGURE 3

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