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SFCS-16 OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #3 (02/23/06) PAGE 23
9) Couple the NEMA L5-15R receptacle of the factory
supplied extension cord and the NEMA L5-15P plug
located on the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER
together. Twist to lock. FIGURE 22. Connect the GFI
to the power source receptacle.
10) Grasp the operator handle with firm gripping.
When starting the electric motor, apply a down force
directly to the operator handle to help reduce
the
amount of static machine weight against the work
surface. The blade or ceramic tile ripper attachment
should remain in contact with the surface. Turn the
ON/OFF switch to the ON position. Reduce the
amount of applied down force on the operator handle
as the electric motor attains its operational speed.
FIGURE 22
11) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is not
equipped with a centrifugal clutch assembly. The
electric motor is directly coupled to the exciter plate.
The exciter plate will begin to move when the electric
motor starts.
DANGER
AS SOON AS THE ELECTRIC MOTOR HAS
STARTED, THE OPERATOR MUST BE IN A
POSITION TO ASSUME DIRECT AND FULL
CONTROL OF THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER.
FAILURE TO ASSUME DIRECT AND FULL
CONTROL CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
12) The FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is stopped by
moving the ON/OFF switch located on the operator
handle to the OFF position. For safety considerations,
it is also recommended that the extension cord be
disconnected from both the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER and power source receptacle whenever
the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is not in use on
the job site.
DANGER
IF THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER IS
EQUIPPED WITH A TOGGLE TYPE ON/OFF
SWITCH THE MOTOR CAN RESTART IF THE
ON/OFF SWITCH IS NOT MOVED TO THE OFF
POSITION WHEN THE POWER SOURCE LOOSES
POWER AND THEN BECOMES RE-ENERGIZED.
13) If the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is equipped
with a magnetic start (push button) type ON/OFF
switch, the motor will not restart if the power source
looses power and then becomes re-energized unless
the OFF button is first pushed.
CAUTION
If the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER and/or an
individual component/accessory does not appear
to be functioning properly, STOP and do not
further operate the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER
until the proper corrective action has been
completed. If there are any questions regarding
the proper operation of the FLOOR COVERING
SCRAPER, contact the Customer Service
Department BEFORE further utilization. There is
no charge for this service.
OPERATING THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER
ON THE JOBSITE.
DANGER
THE COVERINGS REMOVAL PROCESS CAN
PRODUCE EXCESSIVE NOISE, VIBRATION AND
FLYING DEBRIS. ALL OPERATORS AND WORK
PERSONNEL IN THE VICINITY OF THE FLOOR
COVERING SCRAPER MUST WEAR
APPROPRIATE SAFETY EYE WEAR AND
HEARING PROTECTION DEVICES. OTHER
SAFETY APPAREL AND/OR PROCEDURES,
DEEMED NECESSARY BY SUPERVISORY
PERSONNEL MUST ALSO BE WORN AND/OR
PRACTICED BY ALL APPROPRIATE
PERSONNEL.