INSPECTION
Carefully unpack and inspect your ma
chine for shipping damage. Each unit is
operated and thoroughly inspected before
shipment, and any damage
Is the re
sponsibility of the delivering carrier who
?
should be notified immediately.
ELECTRICAL
This rotary polisher is designed to oper
ate on a standard 15 amp,
115
volt,
60
hz,
AC household current. Check that the
voltage shown on the serial number plate
is suitable for the supply available. Volt
ages below 105 volts or above 125 volts
could cause damage to the motor.
NOTE
230 volt 50 hz model is available.
G
RO
U
N DING I N STR UCTIONS
This machine must be grounded. If it
should
maifunction or breakdown, ground
-
ing provides a path of least resistance for
electric current to reduce the
risk of
electric shock. This machine is equipped
with a cord having an equipment rounding
conductor and grounding
plug.yhe plug
must
be
plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordance wlth
all local codes and
ordinances.
WARNING:
improper connection of
the equipment
-
grounding conductor can
result in a 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 a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
This machine is for use on a nominal
120
-
volt circuit, and has a grounded plug
that looks
like the plug illustrated
In
Fig.
A.
A
temporary adapter that looks like the
adapter illustrated in
Figs. B and C may
be used to connect this plug to a
2-pOle
receptacle as shown in Fig.
B
If
a properly
grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adapter should be used only
until a properly grounded outlet (Fig. A)
can be installed by a qualified electrician.
The green colored rigid ear,
lug, or the
like extendlng 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.
GROUNDING
PIN
(A)
.
ADAPTER
GROUNDED
OUTLET
BOX
CONTROLS
TOP
OF
SWITCH
HOUSING
Safety Interlock Thumb Levers
and squeeze
Circuit Breaker switch lever
I
I
2
Slide outward
and squeeze
Circuit Breaker switch lever
‘T
Indicator
light
ON
when machine
is
connected
to
electrical
outlet.
To put machlhe in “store” position
. .
.
squeeze handle adjusting lever and fold
main handle forward. Release adjusting
lever to lock handle. Lift up on main
handle to store machine.
MACH
IN
E
PREPARATION
WARNING:
Always remove the power
cord from the electrical outlet before
in
-
stalling or changing the polishing pad.
The drive pad is bolted to the machine.
A
threaded pad holder holds the polishing
pad to the driver.
To
install polishing pad
1.
With the handle locked in the upright
position,
tilt the machine back until
the handle
is
resting on the
floor ex-
posing the drive pad.
2.
Remove the pad holder by turning
counterclockwise.
3.
Put the polishing pad on the drive pad
making sure the pad is centered. Install
the pad holder by turning clockwise.
Pull polishing pad away from drive pad in
several places to insure pad is centered
on drive pad.
With the pad properly installed return
machine to upright position.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
The L1500-20 is a high speed floor polish
ing machine and should be operated in a
straight line
-
forward and rearwad
-
not side to side as you would a low speed
polisher. Use the machine for olishin
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE
fOR
W&
SCRUBBING.
CAUTION:
To prevent possible damage
to the floor surface, always keep the
machine moving when the ad is in con
-
tact wlth the floor.
DO
NO$
LIFT
UP
ON
THE HANDLE TO APPLY PAD PRESSURE.
KEEP THE WHEELS
ON
THE FLOOR AT
ALL TIMES.
TO START THE MACHINE
CAUTION:
Because of the high starting
torque of the machine make sure you
hold the handle with both hands.
1.
Plug machine into the power su ply
and check that the red indicator
{ght
(located on top of switch housing) is
on.
2
Pull up on the adjusting lever and
lower the handle to a comfortable
working height. Release adjusting
lever to lock handle in place.
3