SMITH FS200 User Manual
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1. Manual will guide you through the removal process from start to finish and show you how to care for your machine VERSION 8 2013 UNCRATING EQUIPMENT When you uncrate your equipment make certain that the machine has not been damaged and that all fasteners and guards are properly tightened Your machine may not have been shipped assembled with cutters and other accessories Assembly may be required REMEMBER Only authorized experienced and properly trained personnel should operate this equipment Operating personnel should practice safety at all times and wear protective gear gloves goggles safety vests ear plugs steel toe shoes etc SAFETY GUIDELINES Incorrect use of the surface preparator can result in property damage personal injury or death Be sure to read and follow all directions and precautions as outlined in this manual OPERATION Get acquainted with the controls e Always wear protective equipment including ear protection breathing apparatus steel toed shoes and goggles e Never wear baggy or loose fitting clothing that can be caught on controls or moving parts e The surface preparator can emit flying particles and debris during operation Never operate the machine near bystanders animals or children VERSION 8 2013 FS200 Electric e Do not operate the machine in an explosive atmosphere near combustible materials or when gas fumes may not be properly dispersed e Never leave th2. call 1 800 653 9311 to identify the nearest distributor SMITH Manufacturing Co Inc 1610 South Dixie Highway Pompano Beach FL 33060 www smithmfg com VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com FS200 Electric C Fastest amp E Rommoua Solitionasizce 1990 MANUFAC C TURING r A Pre Operation Inspection Warranty Activation Machine Registration Go to www smithmfg com warranty_activation php Thank you for purchasing a SMITH This machine was tested and passed inspection prior to shipping Please complete this form upon receipt of your equipment and prior to use on the job Failure to do so will void warranty All sections must be completed Should you have any questions please add to the comments section below Fax completed form to 954 545 0348 or email to cutters smithmfg com Do not contact SMITH for engine motor problems only machine warranty issues Motor Engine Warranty Contacts Honda http engines honda com dealer locator Subaru http robinamerica com dealerusacan aspx Leeson http www leeson com leeson servicecenter do invoke viewServiceCenterLocator Brook Crompton Motor http www brookcromptonna com contact html Weg Motors http www weg net us Contact Service Network Purchaser Details Organization Name Title Operators Phone Email Address City State Zip SMITH Machine FS200 Electric Machine Serial Date of Purchase Pur
3. com 11 FS200 Electric BELT REPLACEMENT CONTINUED 6 Roll the new belt on one groove at a time two or single multi groove belt on both the top and bottom pulleys 7 Using the straight edge lay it across the lower pulley outer face and against the upper pulley They must be directly over top of each other to ensure long belt life If adjustment is required align before tensioning the belt NOTE It may be necessary to remove the belt guard support bracket in order to get the straight edge flush on the pulleys Do this using a 13mm socket or wrench 8 Verify pulley alignment by looking from the front of the machine 9 Once the pulleys are properly aligned tighten everything down and re check pulley alignment one last time 2 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com yey JR rye BELT ALIGNMENT If the unit has premature belt wear breakage or pulley problems the issue may be incorrect alignment or excessive belt tensioning All pulleys must be aligned directly above each other to ensure belt integrity This includes possible timing belts used on newer models Incorrect alignment wears the sides of the belts excessively and will cause slippage 1 Use a long straight edge carpenters square to check alignment during belt tensioning or belt replacement time 2 By laying the straight edge against the outer face of the lower pulley the square will extend up and rest against
4. FS200D Electric Portable Deluxe Scarifier User Manual MANUFACTURING Cutters Removers Parts Support 1 800 653 9311 www SmithMfg com Phone 954 941 9744 Fax 954 545 0348 FS200 Electric INDEX 1 11 12 Belt Replacement and Aignment 13 14 Bearing Replacement 15 16 Optional Equipment 2 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com INTRODUCTION Congratulations on purchasing the FS200 Surface Preparator from SMITH Mfg Company Your machine will e Clean surfaces impacted by grease oil plastics tars resins tile adhesives ice and more e Plane or mill asphalt and concrete surfaces e Remove high spots in curbs and gutters e Eliminate trip hazards on concrete sidewalks e Mill areas for rumble strips e Clean out cracks and joints e Create anti slip patterns in walkways and barns e Prepare surfaces for new coating applications e Permanently remove all road and surface coatings to include epoxy urethane thermoplastic paint glue backed tapes and more e Groove inlay asphalt for striping e Groove inlay asphalt for stiping e Prepare surface prior to Hot Tape applications BEFORE START UP READ THIS Please read all operating instructions including the provided engine manual and be completely familiar with your equipment before operating When in doubt please contact SMITH Manufacturing Customer Service for operational details This Owner s
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6. SION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 13 FS200 Electric BEARING REPLACEMENT 7 The side plate side bearing assembly CONTINUED clear zinc plated is shown below 5 Once both bearing housings are removed the circlip pliers will be needed to remove the snap rings and a block of wood or some thing similar to knock the bearings out of the housing WARNING When pressing bearings in 6 The BELT SIDE bearing assembly yellow Use 2 SOI wooden NOWE ANG zinc plated is shown below only PPly pressure 9 me outter race of the bearings YET Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 FS200 OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT Electric EDGER DRUM ASSEMBLY WATER CONTROLS Available for diamomd blades and cutter Used to extend life on diamond drum applications applications and for dust control on all others VERSION 8 2013 q SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 18 FS200 Electric OPTIONAL EQUIPMENT MAXIVAC DUST COLLECTOR Available in both gas or electric powered applications with the standard 5 micron bags or upgrade to the 1 micron filter with shake down bar Gir Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www smithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 FS200 MAINTENANCE LOG VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 17 FS200 Electric MAINTENANCE LOG WARRANTY CLAIMS The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve the machine desi
7. al build up from inside drive carriage and drum c Lube all metal contacts 6 Align and slide drum back onto the hex shaft 7 Replace side plate lift up and lock into place over hex shaft and secure hardware TIP SMITH recommends owning an extra drum loaded with cutters for rapid job sight VERSION 8 2013 FS200 Electric BELT REPLACEMENT Normal wear may necessitate belt tensioning or replacement Time of replacement will vary according to usage and belt load factors Replacement is easy and requires a few hand tools 1 17mm wrenches 2 1 2 socket or wrench 3 9 16 socket or wrench 4 13mm socket or wrench 5 Rubber mallet 4 Loosen do not remove the four nylock nuts locking down the engine until the engine slides freely using the 1 2 socket for the belt side nuts and the 9 16 socket for the side plate side nuts Before beginning servicing on any electric unit UNPLUG FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Make sure the removable side cover is installed This ensures the drive ends are in the proper position for servicing 2 Clean the machine exterior so you can locate all the appropriate parts 3 Using a 17mm socket or wrench remove the two hex nuts attaching the belt cover to the side of the machine Remove the cover and set it aside 5 Slide the engine back enough to remove and replace the belts as necessary VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg
8. any way which in the sole judgment of SMITH affects the performance stability or general purpose for which it was manufactured In the manufacture of buyer s equipment parts may be omitted or equivalent functioning equipment and components may be substituted for the original specified equipment upon the sole judgment and discretion of SMITH This warranty is conditioned upon the prepaid return of the equipment claimed to be defective to an authorized SMITH Reseller for verification of the claimed defect If the claimed defect is verified SMITH will repair or replace free of charge any defective parts and return of merchandise back to the customer freight collect If inspection of the equipment does not disclose any defect in material or workmanship repairs will be made at a reasonable charge which charges may include the costs of parts labor and transportation THIS WARRANTY IS EXCLUSIVE AND IS IN LIEU OF ANY OTHER WARRANTIES EXPRESS OR IMPLIED INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY OR WARRANTY OF FITNESS FORA PARTICULAR PURPOSE SMITH s sole obligation and buyer s sole remedy for any breach of warranty shall be as set forth above The buyer agrees that no other remedy including but not limited to incidental or consequential damages for lost profits lost sales injury to person or property or any other incidental or consequential loss shall be available Any action for breach of warranty must be brought within two 2 y
9. art number description and quantity as listed on your parts list If you have any questions about the operation of your machine or would like to order replacement parts contact your SMITH Manufacturing representative directly Contact 1 800 653 9311 954 941 9744 for information Visit our website at www smithmfg com FS200 Electric WARRANTY CLAIMS The manufacturer reserves the right to change or improve the machine design without assuming any obligation to update any products previously manufactured before this manual It is the customer s responibility to complete the warranty card and mail it to the seller within 10 days from date of purchase If a failure occurs during the warranty period the customer must contact the seller to determine the appropriate action Any and all transportation charges are to be borne by the purchaser VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 7 FS200 Electric TROUBLESHOOTING MACHINE JUMPS ERRATICALLY e Drum hitting ground eo RPM is too low e Surface is severely uneven k PROBLEM e Possible Reason s Solution s DRIVE BELT WEARING CUTTERS WEARING UNEVENLY PREMATURELY PREMATURELY e Drum is too low e Pulley is misaligned eo Incorrect set up oe Wrong belt o Material Build up e Drum is contacting e Cutters too tightly loaded the surface eT DEPTH CONTROL LEVER IS application
10. cable to buyer s order No waiver modification or addition to any of the terms hereof shall be binding on SMITH unless made in writing by an officer at SMITH s office as stated herein In the event of conflict between buyer s purchase order and the terms hereof the latter shall control If any provisions herein are to any extent invalid or unenforceable the remainder of the warranty shall not be effected thereby and shall be valid and enforceable to the fullest extent permitted by law Legal action buyer shall be responsible for all costs of collection of outstanding indebtedness including but not limited to attorney s fees and court costs to seller Buyer shall reimburse seller for any and all litigation expenses seller incurs as a result of an unsuccessful buyer claim The jurisdiction and venue of the court for any litigation state or federal brought by the buyer and or seller shall be located in venue determined by seller Fair labor standards seller s products are produced in the United States and in conformity with all applicable provisions of the fair labor standards act of 1938 as amended and any regulations and orders of the United States Department of Labor issued thereunder All written and visual data contained in this document reflects the most current product information available at the time of this publication SMITH reserves the right to make changes at any time without notice TO ORDER contact your SMITH distributor or
11. chased from Pre Operation Inspection Please check all 1 No parts or components on the machine appear damaged or lost in shipment Yes No 2 All bolts fasteners hoses are in place and tightly secured wheels are operational Yes No 3 Grease points have been identified for future maintenance requirements and appear lubricated Yes No 4 Cutters and Drum Spindle Assembly are operational and secure on machine Yes No 5 Motor has been started and in good working condition Yes No 6 All Decals appear in place and securely attached Yes No 7 Equipment runs and tested to assure all components are operating correctly Yes No 8 Do you have a Wear Parts Kit with an Extra Cutter set in stock Yes No 9 Did you join Remove Faster News for tech updates experience sharing and special offers Yes No 10 Comments Inspector s Signature Date Note To prevent downtime experienced users stock 1 machine wear parts kit with an extra cutter drum spindle assembly amp 1 cutter drum spindle rebuild kit after receipt Do you want to purchase and receive a special offer Yes No Gui Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 SMITH MANUFACTURING Cutters Removers Parts Support SMITH Manufacturing 1610 South Dixie Highway Pompano Beach FL 33060 Toll Free 800 653 9311 Phone 954 941 9744 Fax 954 545 0348 Email info SmithMfg com www smith
12. e machine unattended when running and you must hold onto the handle with two hands when the cutter drum is engaged DAILY CHECKLIST e Check all electrical components to ensure they are not damaged e Ensure that all guards are in place before the machine is operated since torating and moving parts willl cause injury upon contact e Check and replace as needed Cutters Bearings Shafts Drive shaft Dust flap Wheels e Check that all fasteners are secure e Check that all controls and safety devices are functioning properly x SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 3 FS200 Electric YOUR FS200 SURFACE PREPARATOR Please take time to familiarize yourself with the FS200 s controls as well as some of the features of your new machine Read the engine manual before preparing the engine for starting Height adjuustable T handle a w vibration reducing grips Depth control lever Micro depth control knob gt Feathering front a Swivel wheel assembly Removable Side Plate A 4 x SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 FS200 Electric MACHINE START UP Do not start machine while drum is in contact with the ground Doing so can cause the operator to lose control of the machine resulting in property damage and or personal injury Before starting the machine make sure that all cables are clear and undamaged Before
13. ears of the date of sale SMITH MAKES NO WARRANTY AND DISCLAIMS ALL IMPLIED WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY AND FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE IN CONNECTION WITH ACCESSORIES EQUIPMENT MATERIALS OR COMPONENTS SOLD BUT NOT MANUFACTURED BY SMITH These items sold but not manufactured by SMITH such as electric motors switches hose etc are subject to the warranty if any of their manufacturer SMITH will provide purchaser with reasonable assistance in making any claim for breach of these warranties In no event will SMITH be liable for indirect incidental special or consequential damages resulting from SMITH supplying equipment hereunder or the furnishing performance or use of any products or other goods sold hereto whether due to a breach of contract breach of warranty the negligence of SMITH or otherwise ADDITIONAL WARRANTY COVERAGE SMITH does provide extended warranty and wear warranty for products Corrections typographical or clerical errors contained herein are subject to correction by SMITH Assignment buyer shall not assign or transfer this warranty without SMITH s written consent Entire agreement and applicable law the rights and obligations of SMITH and buyer shall be governed by the laws of the state of Florida U S A In force on date hereof The provisions hereof are intended by buyer and SMITH as a final expression of their agreement and are intended also as a complete and exclusive statement of all terms apply
14. gn without assuming any obligation to update any products previously manufactured before this manual It is the customer s responsibility to complete the warranty card and mail it to the seller within 10 days from the date of purchase Ifa failure occurs during the warranty period the customer must contact the seller to determine the appropriate action Any and all transportation charges are to be borne by the purchaser Gir Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 FS200 Limited Equipment Warranty Electric All statements technical information and recommendations contained in SMITH s literature are based on tests believed to be reliable but the accuracy or completeness thereof is not guaranteed and the following is made in lieu of all warranties expressed or implied SMITH warrants all equipment or part referenced in this document which is manufactured by SMITH and bearing its name to be free from defects in material and workmanship on the date of sale to the original purchaser under normal use and maintenance as herein provided This warranty does not apply to components manufactured by others such as but not limited to bearings and engines such components that may or may not have their own warranties With the exception of any special extended or limited warranty published by SMITH SMITH will for a period of three months 90 days from the date of sale or up to five hundred 500 hours of use by buyer whichever sha
15. i SET TOO LOW CUTTERS SHAFT BREAKAGE e Adjust the height of lever UNEVENLY PREMATURELY UNEVEN CUTTING Drum is too low End plates or bushings worn e Cutting too deeply e _ Shafts worn eo _ Rear wheel fork is bent e Wrong cutter set up For any other problems or questions DRUM WEARING please contact your local representative or PREMATURELY OR CRACKING SMITH Mfg today at 800 653 9311 e Drum hitting ground or Shafts and bushings not replaced 954 941 9744 in time Engine repair and engine warranty H EXCESS VIBRATION issues are handled directly by your local engine service center e Bearing worn _ Hex bushing worn e _ Drive shaft worn eo _ Improper cutter set up e _ Drum contacting ground Wheels worn out Gir Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com VERSION 8 2013 FS200 Electric MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST Before beginning servicing on any electric unit UNPLUG FROM POWER SOURCE e Keep a coating of grease on the drive shaft and threads for easy installation or removal and for longer hex bushing life e Check all fasteners and re tighten since the machine will vibrate the fasteners loose if they are not secured Use locktight e All three hex Bolts on drum retaining plate must be aligned and tight e Check the Drive belt for wear and adjust tighten or replace as required e Chec
16. k that the pulleys are aligned properly to ensure the Drive belt is running true e Check wheel for wear and that they are rotating properly replace if worn Clean wheels of material build up e The inside housing must be clean and remove any build up from inside the cage so cutters and drum rotate freely Inspect and change drum bushings and shafts every 40 hours or when worn VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com 2 FS200 Electric DRUM REPLACEMENT Normal wear may necessitate drum replacement Time of replacement will vary according to usage and belt load factors Replacement is easy and requires a few hand tools 1 17mm socket or wrench 2 Rubber mallet Before beginning servicing on any electric unit UNPLUG FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Raise the depth control lever to the up position so the cutter drum is off the ground 2 Remove the three hex head cap screws from the sideplate using the 17mm socket or wrench Gir Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www smithMfg com 3 Remove the sideplate this may require the rubber mallet to break it loose 4 Slide out drum assembly use precaution as it is HEAVY 5 Once the cutter drum is removed take to a workbench for assembly a Inspect condition of cutters spacers shafts bushings and drum 6 Before replacing the drum onto hex shaft a Check that all bearings are in good working order b Remove dirt and materi
17. ll occur first repair or replace any part of the equipment determined by SMITH to be defective This warranty applies only when the equipment or part is installed operated and maintained in accordance with SMITH s written recommendations SMITH s sole obligation for any breach of warranty or breach of contract for defects deliberate or accidental omissions shall be limited to repairing replacing or allowing credit for at SMITH s option any part which under normal and proper use and maintenance proves defective in material or workmanship within warranty period provided however that notice of any such defect or omission and satisfactory proof thereof is promptly given by buyer to SMITH and thereafter such defective part is returned to SMITH with transportation charges prepaid and SMITH s examination proves such part to have been defective This warranty does not obligate SMITH to bear any transportation charges or personnel time in connection with the replacement or repair of defective parts This warranty does not obligate SMITH to bear any expense for travel time or of personnel in connection with any service calls SMITH will not in any event be liable to the user for any consequential damages arising out of this sale for the loss of use lost profits or revenue interest lost goodwill or work stoppage SMITH shall not be liable for any injury loss or damage direct or consequential arising out of the use or the inability to use the p
18. ng the machine over the surface in many directions as well as dialing the hand wheel up or down can help create desirable surface patterns After several hours of practice the operator will become comfortable and should be able to remove materials faster with enhanced results When the job is completed or the operator wants to cease work stop the engine by first lifting the drum above the substrate using the hand wheel and or the cam lever Stop the machine only at the engine Then close the fuel cock to shut off the fuel supply The drum assembly must be removed daily and inspected for drum wear hole elongation and possible weld separation Replace the cutter shafts and drum bushings every 40 hours or prior to any drum wear If the drum s center holes are elongated order another SMITH cutter drum VERSION 8 2013 STORAGE e Shut off fuel and siphon all excess fuel e Start engine and run until it stalls e Remove the spark plug and pour two ounces of motor oil into cylinder and slowly crank the engine to distribute oil to prevent rust during storage e Replace spark plug and store machine upright in a cool dry and well ventilated area ORDERING To ensure product safety and reliability and to maintain your warranty always use genuine replacement cutters and partsfrom SMITH when making repairs to equipment When ordering please specify the model and serial number of the machine In addition give a p
19. roduct or for environmental claims It being understood that SMITH has no means of controlling the products final use therefore it shall be buyer s responsibility to determine suitability of product for intended use and buyer assumes all risks and liabilities wnatsoever in connection therewith In no event shall SMITH be liable for consequential or special damages Used products are sold on an as is basis and there is no implied warranty of merchantability or of fitness for a particular purpose unless made in writing by an officer at SMITH s office This warranty does not cover and SMITH shall not be liable for general wear and tear or any malfunction damage or wear caused by faulty installation misapplication abrasion corrosion inadequate or improper maintenance negligence accident tampering or substitution of non SMITH component parts Nor shall SMITH be liable for malfunction damage or wear caused by the incompatibility of SMITH equipment with structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by SMITH or the improper design manufacture installation operation or maintenance of structures accessories equipment or materials not supplied by SMITH This warranty does not apply in respect to damages to any product or accessory or attachment thereof caused by overloading or other misuse neglect or accident nor does this warranty apply to any product or accessory or attachment thereof which has been repaired or altered in
20. substrate removal test run the drum with cutters not touching the surface If there is excessive vibration you need to re balance the cutter set up check bearing condition and or make sure that the drive shaft is secured VERSION 8 2013 SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com Q FS200 Electric SUBSTRATE REMOVAL Adjust the height of the cutter drum with the depth control lever Set the deoth of cut to allow the cutters to go through only the materials to be removed Make certain that the drum is positioned to where only the cutters strike the surface and that the drum assembly never comes into contact with the substrate The cutter tips alone should strike the surface 1 8 to 1 4 maximum depth per removal pass on new cutters The drum will not withstand substrate contact Contacting the removal surface too deeply will cause premature wear to cutters shafts drum and other components TIP The correct depth setting is indicated by relatively little machine vibration Too much downward pressure only has negative results Try to remove materials in several passes rather than one deep pass Several tests will show the best most appropriate cutter impact Use a forward backward and or circular pattern to achieve your desired finish NOTE Only use a forward motion when the CM2519 or CM2535 carbide scraping cutters are used C SMITH Manufacturing 1 954 941 9744 www SmithMfg com TIP Positioni
21. the outer face of the upper engine pulley If not move the motor pulley in or out to obtain alignment 3 If replacing pulleys top or bottom be sure to place the pulley on the same plane as the Original one to ensure alignment VERSION 8 2013 BEARING REPLACEMENT Before reading ahead go back and follow the instructions on how to remove the belt from the machine Bearing replacement is easy and requires a few addtional hand tools 16mm socket or wrench 1 2 socket or wrench 9 16 socket or wrench 13mm socket or wrench Flat head screw driver Hammer or rubber mallet 6mm hex key Circlip pliers NOOR RWHD Before beginning servicing on any electric unit UNPLUG FROM POWER SOURCE 1 Follow the instructions to remove the drum and belts from the machine leave the sideplate aside to remove the bearing housing later Remove the lower pulley using a scew driver to flatten out the tabs securing the lock nut to the shaft 2 Remove the lock nut on the shaft by putting the screw driver on one of the tabs and hittting it with a hammer or mallet NOTE the lock nut is LEFT HAND threads therefore it must be rotated CLOCKWISE to FS200 Electric 2 CLOCKWISE TO LOOSEN 1 PIA 3 Once the pulley is removed the bearing assembly on that side can be removed using the 6mm hex key 4 At this point remove the bearing housing from the sideplate using the 13mm socket or wrench VER
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