Sinclair Duro User Manual

DURO® STRIPPER

Operating Manual

Read before use and keep safe

Table of Contents

1.0 Technical Data Page 2

2.0 Safety Page 2

3.0 Safety instructions Page 2

4.0 Maintenance Page 3

5.0 Use Page 4

6.0 Information about various floorings Page 5

7.0 Troubleshooting Page 5

8.0 Spare Parts Page 6

9.0 Schematic Page 8

10.0 Blade Selection Page 10

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1.0 Technical data/technical description

Power supply 120V AC

Power consumption 2000W, 18A
with current limitor
Number of strokes 8500 strokes/min
Sound pressure level 88 dB(A)
Sound energy level 101 dB(A)
Hand/Arm-Vibration 16 m/s2
Weight 35 lbs

Comes with Duro® Stripper, 2 rigid blades, safety
goggles and tool kit. Case is optional.

2.0 Safety

The Sinclair Duro® Stripper has Class 2 protective insulation. It meets the

following safety specifications:
DIN VDE 0740 CENELEC HD 400,
IEC 745, VBG 7j (National spec)
The machine has radio interference suppression to the standards:
76/889/EWG, 87/308/EWG
EN 55014

3.0 Safety Instructions
Disconnect the power supply before any maintenance is carried out.

Use only recommended blades and make sure the blade is sharp before starting.

Maintenance should be undertaken only by qualified personnel. Use only genuine
Sinclair parts.

Transport

Always remove the blade before transporting the machine.

CAUTION!!! Always wear ear and eye protectors! CAUTION!!!

Using this machine without ear and eye protectors may jeopardize or harm your
health. It may harm especially your ears and increase the risk of an accident.

PLEASE READ DETAILED SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ON COLORED

SHEET BEFORE USING MACHINE!

3.1 Introduction
This operating manual should be used to receive the maximum benefit from

your Duro® Stripper. Following these instructions will both extend the life of
your machine and reduce repair costs.

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Please make sure any user of the machine is familiar with these instructions
before work begins.

3.2 Danger while working with the machine

The Duro® Stripper is designed to the highest technical standards.

Incorrect use can be dangerous!
Use this machine only:

- As instructed in this operating manual.

- With the machine in perfect working order.
Disturbances that could impair safety have to be eliminated at once.

3.3 Restriction of use

The Duro® Stripper is exclusively for removing bonded floor covering in dry

environments. It should not be used for any other purpose. Sinclair Equipment
Company cannot be held responsible for any damage or loss caused by incorrect

use.

Correct use also includes:

- To take care of all directions from the operating manual and

- The execution of maintenance and service.

4.0 Maintenance

The

Duro® Stripper is virtually maintenance free.

* Check brushes periodically to prevent damage to armature.

* Changing the blade
Disconnect the power supply and put on the blade protection before changing the

blade. Use work gloves for your own safety. Loosen the screws of the blade
mounting, remove the blade and replace it.

Make sure that the sharp bevel of the blade always shows upwards and the blade
is fitting in exactly the position of the old one.

4.1 Genuine Spare Parts

Spare parts and accessories are manufactured uniquely for the Duro® Stripper.

It must be emphasized that parts obtained from unauthorized sources must not be
used.

Sinclair Equipment Company cannot be held responsible for the performance of
or any damage arising from the use of machines in which genuine spare parts
have not been used.

This is particularly important with replacement blades.

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5.0 Use

Starting
Mount the long internal tube with 2 screws to the handle support. Telescope the

outer tube over it. The length of the handle may be adjusted by sliding the outer
tube. Place the handle into the end of the tube and latch the locking.

For your safety the Duro® Stripper comes with the blade not mounted. Make
sure that the power supply is disconnected before mounting the blade. Place the
sharp bevel of the blade face up when removing from concrete surfaces and face
down when removing from wood or particle board. The blade must sit close to its
support, and is fixed with screws from the bottom side.

Use

The Duro® Stripper removes bonded, flexible floor covering in strips. It uses an
oscillating system, i.e. the blade performs a circular movement. This movement
results in a lateral cutting. This could make the stripper swing sideways if you
want to remove stiff flooring or aggressive adhesive. In this case using the device
may be limited due to its system.

Before starting work, the flooring
needs to be cut into strips according to
the blades width. To begin, cut one strip
crosswise. Then lift the flooring slightly in
order to get the blade underneath it. We
recommend cutting the first strip at right
angles to the main working direction. By so
doing access to the adjacent strips is made
easier.

Cut the strips smaller if the floor covering is bonded very securely, e.g. with an
epoxy adhesive.

The blades are sharpened by the floor pavement. Therefore the blade has to be
changed only if it is twisted or becomes worn.

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6.0 Information about various floorings
Main applications of the Duro® Stripper are carpets with foam backing,

CV-flooring, PVC-floorings and light carpets.

CV-floorings, PVC-floorings and carpets without foam backing
Cut strips according to the blade width. Check from time to time if the blade is
straight.

Carpets with foam backing
Use sharp blades only! Remove upper layer with carpet clamp. Remove the foam
backing with the stripper. Remove foam across the width if you have an uneven
sub-floor.

Semi-flexible tiles
These tiles can be removed without pre-cutting, if they are not bonded extremely
tight.

7.0 Trouble shooting

Trouble Eventual Cause Elimination

Machine does not start -Power supply disconnected

-Blown fuse

Have machine repaired by a
qualified electrician, resp.
change parts.

-Defective cable

-Defective plug

Undue force necessary to

Blade is blunt Change blades
strip the flooring
Excessive vibration Expendable parts are worn

out

Return machine for service
and/or repair

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8.0 Spare Parts Duro Stripper

Schematic # Pieces Description Part #

1 1 Striker Foot Casting D015221
3 1 Blade holder D015223
4 1 Bearing plate D015224
5 1 Drive shaft D015228
6 1 Grip frame D015227
7 1 Hand grip D014916
8 1 Locking flange / Bearing Plate D015233

9 1 Counter Balance Weight D015225
10 1 Crown wheel / Ring Gear D015234
11 4 Rubber bearings D014931
12 1 Fitting spring, 5x 6,5 / Woodruff Key D014905
13 1 Sealing ring / O-Ring D015218
14 1 Distance ring D015217
15 1 Locking clip I 52 / Snap Ring D014857
16 1 Ball bearings 6304 2RS C3 D014711
17 8 Cyl. screw, M6x20 D014752
18 4 Washer, M6 D014859
19 4 Nylock Nut, M6 D014815
20 4 Cyl screw, M5x25 micro T014721
21 4 Safety washer, M5 T014858
22 1 Ball bearing 3304 2RS C3 D014674
23 1 Washer, M12 D014830
24 1 Countersink Screw M8x20 T014760
26 1 Shaft Seal for Gear Head D014847
27 8 Nylock Nut M6x1.0 D014815
28 4 Cyl. screw, M6x14 D014751
29 4 Safety washer, M6 D014858
30 4 Cap Screw, M6x22 D00912415B
31 2 Hexagon screw, M14x35 D009167000N
32 2 Hexagon screw, M8x20 D014775
33 2 Safety washer, M14 D014863
34 1 Rubber sleeves D014932
35 1 Foot switch D015023
36 2 Counter sunk screw M5x70 (Spax) D014797
37 2 Safety washer, M8 D014860
39 1 Baffle D015433
40 1 Gear block housing D015189
41 1 Needle bearing HK 1512 D015190
42 4 Cyl. screw, M5x45 D015191
43 1 Hexagon nut, M10 D015192
44 1 Pinion D015193
45 1 Sealing bushing D015194
46 1 Ball bearing D014709
47 1 Sealing ring D015195
48 1 Cover D015196
49 1 Counter sink screw, M5x16 D015197
51 1 Ball bearing 6001/2RS D014701
52 1 Bearing ring D015199

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53 1 Air guide D015200
54 2 Cyl. screw D019523
56 1 Current Limitor T015236
58 1 Motorcase with carbon D015203
59 2 Carbon brush holder D015206
60 2 Carbon brush D014997
61 2 Carbon brush holder cap D01520 7
62 1 Sealing plate / Handle-Motor Gasket D015208
63 1 PVC Stopper D016086
64 1 On/Off switch D015209
65 2 Lens head screw M4x12 D015210
66 1 Cable clamp D015211
67 1 Handle D015212
68 2 Counter sunk screw M5x50 (Spax) D014796
69 1 Rubber sleeve / Cable Sleeve D015214
70 1 Power Cord w/Plug D5965VYC
71 1 Fan D015216
99 1 Duro/Bravo Motor Complete D015022

100 1 Chasis Complete D034245
102 1 Axle D017024
104 2 Pressure Springs D014896
105 2 Starlock Cap D014881
107 2 Transport Wheels T014954
108 2 Flat Washer M10 T014829
109 2 Locknut M10 BR014817

Duro Wheel Assy Complete D016151

Note: When ordering the wheel assy you get items 100-107

Handle Assembly

110 1 Round Grip D015052

NOTE:when ordering D#110 you get items #111-116

111 1 T-Piece D015434
112 2 Star Grip Screw D014919
113 2 Nut D014825
114 2 Grip Covering D014923
115 2 Hexagon Screw 8x40 D014776
116 2 Clamping Lever D014877
117 1 Outer Tube D015232
118 1 Inner Tube D015226
120 2 T-head bolt M 8x70 D014768
121 2 Wing Nut D014824
124 2 M14 Flat Washer D017741

Not Pictured

Handle Assembly Hardware D011046400
Handle T-Bar for Long Handle D01502 6
Handles For T-Bar D009803000
Tool Kit D015025
Wrench 10mm/13mm T 7286A13
Hexagon screw M8x60 D009164900

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TURBO, EXTRO, SUPER, BRAVO, DURO & ECO STRIPPER

SUGGESTED BLADE SELECTION

BRAVO/DURO/ECO STRIPPER

#10-4906 8”Rigid. Our standard blade for removal of vinyl, carpet, adhesive, etc. Bevel edge of
blade should be up for concrete and down for wood sub-surfaces. Precutting of carpet and vinyl
needed.

#10-4904 8”Flexible. Same as above, yet for uneven concrete surfaces and some soft foam back
carpet.

#10-4907T 8”Tile Blade. For use on VAT and VCT tile. Prevents tile from jamming in between
blade and blade holder. A must for tile removal to protect blade holder.

#10-4909 8”Razor Blade Attachment. An adapter to secure razor blades for removal of
adhesives, paints and thin films. Inexpensive and an excellent choice for complete clean up after
floor covering removal.

#10-4903 8”X 5”Rigid. Ideal for hard to reach areas such as toe kicks, under radiators, etc. Also
used for clean up of small areas of parquet, ceramic, etc.

#10-4906D 8”X 2.5”Rigid Self Dicing. For use on carpet, rubber or vinyl. A real time saver, on pre­cutting necessary since blade will cut strips with knife edged sides.

TURBO/EXTRO/SUPER STRIPPER

*Super Stripper uses 12” Blades Only

#10-4801D 14”Self-Dicing Blade. For use on carpet, rubber or vinyl. A real time saver, on pre-

cutting necessary since blade will cut strips with knife edged sides.

#10-4651T 12”Tile Blade. For use on VAT and VCT tile. Prevents tile from jamming in
between blade and blade holder. A must for tile removal to protect blade holder.

#10-4807 14”X 5”Ceramic/Parquet Blade. Ideal for removal for ceramic tile, marble, parquet,
and other wood floors. Precutting needed for plank floors.

#10-4809 Special Ceramic/Parquet Blade. This ¼” thick heavy duty blade is designed
especially for the ceramic tile and hardwood/parquet removal applications. The 14” wide blade
extends out nearly 4” and is designed at a specific angle to work more efficiently in cutting and
lifting of thick materials. Best suited for the long run, constant use in tile/wood applications for
extended life and performance.

#10-4802 14”Rigid, #10-4652 12”Rigid. The standard blade for carpet, vinyl or adhesive
removal, pre-cutting of the floor is needed.

#10-4804 6”Rigid, #10-4803 8”Rigid. Use these blades for difficult removal like, epoxy,
rubber floors, sport surfaces, etc. Always position these blades to far left hand side of machine.

NOTE: All jobs can vary in difficulty of removal. Whatever blade you are using it may be
necessary to take a smaller bite in removal so it is less stressful on the operator as well as the
machine. If you have any questions on blade selection or choice of machine, please do not
hesitate to call Sinclair Equipment Company or your nearest distributor.

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STANDARD WARRANTY

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY’S tools are warranted to be free of defects in
workmanship and materials for a period of one year from the date of original purchase. Should
any trouble develop during this one year period, return the complete tool, freight prepaid, to
SINCLAIR’S authorized Service Center. If inspection shows the trouble is caused by defective
workmanship or materials, SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY will repair, or, at its option,
replace without charge.

• This warranty does not apply to malfunctions caused by damage, unreasonable use, faulty

repairs made by others, or failure to provide recommended maintenance.

• The warranty is void if the product is altered by the original consumer purchaser, or if it is

used in a manner not recommended by the manufacturer.

• The warranties do not cover consequential damages or transportation charges incurred with

the replacement or repair of SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY products.

• Not responsible for lost job or down time.

In no event shall SINCLAIR be liable for any indirect, incidental, or consequential damages from
the sale or use of the product. This disclaimer applies both during and after the term of this
warranty.

SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY disclaims liability for any implied warranties, including
implied warranties of “merchantability” and “fitness for a specific purpose”, after the one year
term of this warranty.

This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may have other rights which vary from
state to state. Should you have any questions, contact SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY at
[phone].

To obtain warranty service, deliver or send the complete tool, prepaid, to SINCLAIR
EQUIPMENT COMPANY. Be sure to include the following information:

• Nature of failure;

• Name and address of distributor where tool was purchased;

• Application of tool when rendered defective; and

• Proof of purchase.

To obtain individual repair parts, contact SINCLAIR EQUIPMENT COMPANY with the
following information:

• Tool model number;

• Item part number; and

• Description of part.

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