User guide

PAGE 26 FCS86 SURFACE SHARK™ FLOOR STRIPPER
WATER OR OTHER CONDUCTIVE
MATERIALS DEPOSITED ON THE WORK
SURFACE INCREASES THE
ELECTROCUTION POTENTIAL FOR THE
OPERATOR AND/OR ASSOCIATED WORK
PERSONNEL. DETERMINE THE FLOOR
STRIPPER IS PROPERLY GROUNDED (NO
FAULTS), THE EXTENSION CORD IS FREE
OF CUTS, ABRASIONS, EXPOSED CABLE
STRANDS AND THAT THE GFI PROPERLY
FUNCTIONS TO ELIMINATE FAULT
CONCERNS. IMPROPER MACHINE
GROUNDING, EXTENSION CORDS AND/OR
GFI CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
8) Normal usage of the Floor Stripper will allow the
build-up and accumulation of work surface materials
on the surfaces. It is highly recommended that both the
interior and exterior surfaces be properly cleaned after
the completion of each use.
Failure to properly clean the interior surfaces
of the Floor Stripper can result in dried
material build-up and accumulation directly
affecting bearing service life.
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN
UTILIZING ANY SOLVENT TO REMOVE
ACCUMULATED MATERIALS FROM THE
SURFACES OF THE MACHINE AND
RELATED COMPONENTS. MANY
SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE. DO NOT
SMOKE OR INTRODUCE FLAME IN THE
WORK AREA. PROVIDE ADEQUATE
VENTILATION AND WEAR PROPER SAFETY
APPAREL.
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL
ACCUMULATED MATERIALS PER OSHA
AND ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION
AGENCY CODES AND REGULATIONS. MANY
ACCUMULATED MATERIALS CAN BE
CLASSIFIED AS HAZARDOUS AND
REQUIRE PROPER DISPOSAL
PROCEDURES. CONTACT THE
APPLICABLE GOVERNMENT AND/OR
PRIVATE AGENCIES FOR SPECIFIC
INFORMATION.
9) When the covering removal process creates a
considerable amount of loose material on the work
surface, it can become almost impossible to determine
proper material removal depths and the extent of
work already accomplished. The problem can be
compounded if a vacuum system is not utilized.
Loose material should be removed by sweeping or
other, appropriate processes and the Floor Stripper
utilized until conditions again warrant removing the
accumulated material.
STOPPING THE FLOOR STRIPPER ON THE
JOBSITE
1) Stopping the Floor Stripper is accomplished 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 Stripper
and electric power source whenever the
Floor Stripper is not in use on the job site.
OPERATIONAL PARAMETERS AND
TECHNIQUES FOR THE FLOOR STRIPPER
1) The specific type and/or density of adhesives and
mastics which bond coverings to the work surface can
directly affect removal rates. Many adhesives or mastics
remain flexible in the fully cured state. These types of
materials are usually darker or black in color. The
adhesives and mastics which become dried in the fully
cured state are usually yellowish or opaque in color.
These types of materials will usually require less effort
to remove than the dark types which remain flexible
even when cured.
2) As a general rule, the lower the adhesive or mastic
density (amount) utilized to adhere the covering to the
work surface, the lower the force required to “shear”
through the bond and thus, the greater the covering
removal rate.
3) As a general rule, the thicker the adhesive or mastic
utilized to adhere the covering to the work surface, the
greater the force required to “shear” through the bond
and thus, the lower the covering removal rate.
4) The Back-Saver™ Blade Control System is
designed to adjust blade angle relative to the work
surface without first stopping the machine to adjust
mechanical linkages or bend over to operate a crank
lever system. The Back-Saver™ Control System
features a crank lever located on the operator console.
FIGURE 27. Crank the lever clockwise to decrease the
blade angle. Turn the crank lever counterclockwise to
increase the blade angle.