Sanitaire 6000 User's Manual
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1. For location of nearest Eureka Warranty Station or service information call 1 800 800 8975 En Mexico llame al 5670 6169 Model amp Type Sanitaire Commercial Floor Machine 6000 Series Owner s Guide Index Important Safeguards General Information Grounding Instructions Operation Accessories Remove From Carton Brush amp Drive Block Installation 5 Adjustments Controls Guidelines For Operation Cord Storage Clean Up And Storage Warranty Please Retain We suggest you record the model type and serial numbers below They are located on the silver rating plate on your cleaner For prompt and complete service information always refer to these numbers when inquiring about service It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS When using an electrical appliance basic precautions should always be followed including the following READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER WARNING To reduce the risk of fire electric shock or injury e Your machine is equipped with a safety switch lock and power switch triggers designed for your safety Do not attempt to bypass or defeat the safety switch lock Never use any device to lock the power switch triggers in the ON position e Do not leave the floor machine when plugged in Turn off the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use and before servicing or changing the brushes or pads e2. Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy Close attention is necessary when used near children Do not leave the machine connected to an electrical outlet unattended e Use only as described in this manual Use only manufacturer s recommended attachments e Do not use with a damaged cord or plug If the machine is not working as it should has been dropped damaged or left outdoors return it to a service center before using e Use care to keep the electrical supply cord from contacting the rotating brush or drive block Do not pull close a door on or pull the cord around sharp edges or corners Keep the cord away from heated surfaces Connect to properly grounded 3 wire outlet only refer to Grounding Instructions Pg 3 Do not use extensions cords or outlets with inadequate current carrying capacity Turn off all controls before unplugging Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not handle the plug or floor machine with wet hands Wind the cord no tighter than is necessary to retain it during storage Refer to Cord Storage Page 7 Use extra care when working near stairs Do not use in conjunction with flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where explosive vapor or dust may be present Store your floor machine indoors in a cool dry area Keep your work area well lighted Warning To avoid electrical shock use indoors only SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS G
3. are excluded from the Limited Warranty EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY This equipment is required to be used on electric current as indicated on the data plate Otherwise damage defects malfunctions or other failure of the equipment arising from use on electric current not as indicated are excepted and excluded from this Limited Warranty Defects malfunctions failure or damage of the equipment caused by improper unreasonable or neglect use or abuse while in possession of the purchaser are likewise excluded from this warranty If repair is done on your equipment by anyone other than those designated as an authorized Warranty Center THE MANUFACTURER at its sole option may determine that this warranty will not apply and the reimbursement for such repair will not be made PROCEDURE TO BE TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERFORMANCE OF LIMITED WARRANTY REPAIR To secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Limited Warranty the following procedure should be taken The inoperative equipment or warranted parts together with satisfactory evidence of the purchase date must be delivered with shipping and delivery changes prepaid to one of the following 1 the dealer from whom purchased or 2 any authorized service station If you are unable to locate any of the foregoing you may write or otherwise communicate to THE MANUFACTURER before repair service is performed by anyone else In such event THE MANUFACTURER will prov
4. ENERAL INFORMATION Use the cleaner to pick up dirt and dust particles Avoid picking up hard or sharp objects that could damage the vacuum cleaner Service Information The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine maintenance For additional service information telephone our toll free number for the nearest Eureka Authorized Warranty Station You should know the model type and serial number or date code when you call USA 1 800 800 8975 Mexico 5670 6169 Canada 1 800 282 2886 If you prefer you can write to The Eureka Company Service Division 807 North Main St Bloomington Illinois 61701 USA In Canada write to The Eureka Company 866 Langs Drive Cambridge Ontario N3H 2N7 Refer to The Eureka Warranty for complete service information DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush drive The motor and brush drive are permanently sealed and lubricated 2 Grounding Instructions This appliance must be grounded If it should malfunction or breakdown grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock This appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment grounding conductor and grounding plug The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances DA N G e p Improper connection of an equipment grounding conductor can result in risk of electric shock Check with a qualifie
5. ENTS DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT Model 20 1500 rpm 1 5 HP only CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before adjusting drive belt tension 1 Loosen the bolts holding the drive motor to the frame do not remove Fig 6 2 Turn the two screws at the rear of the frame until the belt is tight 3 Test the machine If belt slips adjust further Retest If the belt does not slip tighten the drive motor bolts DO NOT overtighten the drive belt Adjusting Bolts Fig 6 HANDLE ADJUSTMENT The handle can be adjusted to any desired work position by simply pushing up on the handle lock Fig 7 Move the handle to the desired position then firmly push down on the handle lock which will lock the handle in position Unlock A ADJUSTMENTS Continued HANDLE CAM LOCK ADJUSTMENT With the handle cam lock in the up position unlocked tighten the adjusting nuts until there is a slight drag when the handle is raised or lowered The tube should be locked securely when the handle lock is pressed downward Fig 8 Adjusting Nuts CONTROLS ON OFF POWER SWITCH TRIGGERS The ON OFF switch is conveniently located in the form of dual triggers underneath the handle grips TO TURN THE MACHINE ON The operating handle must be lowered to the operating position before switching the machine ON Place both hands firmly on the handle grips with your fingers around the power triggers Do not apply pres
6. d 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 proper outlet installed by a qualified technician This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure 1 A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated in Figure 2 may be used to connect this plug to a two pole receptacle as shown if a properly grounded outlet is not available The temporary adapter should be used only until a properly grounded outlet Figure 1 can be installed by a qualified electrician The green colored rigid ear lug or the like extending 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 For floor finishing machines rated 150 250 volts If the machine is provided with an attachment plug cap as shown in Fig 3 it is intended for use on a 240 volt nominal circuit No adapter is available for this application NOTE In Canada the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code GROUNDED OUTLET BOX FIGURE 1 Plug Grounding Pin gt A Adapter FIGURE 2 Metal Screw Grounding Tab lt gt FIGURE 3 Plug Grounding Pin OPERATION ACCESSORIES Choosing the Right Brush and Driv
7. e see Handle Adjustment Page 5 e Your floor machine will operate differently on various surfaces For example there will be much more resistance when the machine is used with a brush on carpeted surfaces than when it is used with a pad on a smooth surface The operator should be prepared to adjust for these differences e BEGIN OPERATING THE FLOOR MACHINE WITH THE BRUSH OR PAD SURFACE LEVEL BALANCED AND FLAT ON THE FLOOR e To move the machine to the right slowly apply slight upward pressure on the handle e To move the machine to the left slowly apply slight downward pressure on the handle e To move the machine forward or backward keep brush or pad flat on the floor and push or pull machine in the desired direction DO NOT LET THE MACHINE REST ON THE PAD OR BRUSH FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME This may alter the shape of the pad or brush which may cause the machine to wobble CORD STORAGE When not in use loosely wind the power cord around the cord storage hook on the handle shaft and both of the handle grips as shown CLEAN UP AND STORAGE After being used your floor machine can be wiped clean with a soft damp cloth and should be stored in a clean dry place EUREKA SANITAIRE COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY Floor Machines Air Movers Excludes Vacuums Your equipment which has been manufactured tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements is warran
8. e Block Your floor machine is packed complete and ready for use after you install a brush or drive block Brushes and pads are not provided with the unit but are available at an additional cost Your floor machine is designed to be used for many different floor care applications Make sure you use the correct brush or pad for the type of job you want to perform Accessories are available from the dealer from whom the floor machine was purchased When ordering brushes or drive blocks refer to this chart and specify correct brush or block diameter when ordering MACHINE SIZE BRUSH DIAMETER BLOCK DIAMETER 17 17 15 20 20 18 HOW TO REMOVE POLISHER FROM SHIPPING CRATE 1 Lift up on handle to 2 Move upper handle forward to expose 3 Remove the wing nuts release lock wing nuts and angle bracket and bolts from both upper and lower handle Discard the angle bracket 4 Lift upper handle and 5 Use a screwdriver to line up 6 Handle sleeve and bolts place end to end against holes and guide bolts through will look like this when they lower handle lining up the the handle are properly installed holes for the bolts Slide handle sleeve downward until all holes are lined up 7 Attach lock nuts on bolts and 8 Remove wing nuts and washers to 9 Secure the handle release lock Tip fasten tightly unfasten wood shipping retainer the side of the carton where the Discard wood shipping retainer
9. ide either the location of a closely available authorized distributor service department authorized service station or other factory instructions Upon compliance with the above procedure all warranted defects will be repaired at no additional charge or costs to the customer and the repaired product returned to the customer with all shipping and delivery charges prepaid In following the procedures set forth PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN to state the model type and serial number as shown on the data plate of the equipment REPLACEMENT In the event of a defect malfunction or failure of your equipment or any warranted part to conform with this warranty THE MANUFACTURER may at its sole option and own expense replace the equipment or any warranted part with another new identical or reasonably equivalent model or part in lieu of repairing the defect NO REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE THE MANUFACTURER will not as a matter of its Limited Warranty policy refund the customer s purchase price Be certain that the Warranty Station is Eureka Sanitaire Authorized For the location of the nearest Eureka Sanitaire Authorized Station or for service information see us at www sanitairevac com or telephone toll free 1 800 800 8975 2003 White Consolidated Ltd Part No 73416 09 03 Printed in U S A
10. sure on the triggers before the safety switch lock is disengaged Disengage the safety switch lock by pushing it forward with one thumb Then while holding the safety switch lock in disengaged position squeeze the power triggers toward the handle grips and return your thumb to the handle grip Push forward to disengage safety switch lock To stop the machine simply release the triggers The safety switch lock will automatically return to the engaged position USING THE 20 175 300 rpm 2 speed FOR BUFFING Models SC6030 SC6035 The model 20 175 300 2 speed is a two speed floor machine designed for dual operation scrubbing or buffing A toggle switch on the left side of the switch box selects the output speed 175 rpm for scrubbing or 300 rpm for buffing Do not operate this floor machine for buffing in low speed it will not do an effective job and tends to overload the motor unnecessarily GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION e Your floor machine is a very sensitive powerful unit When in operation it should be guided gradually and smoothly without sudden or rough motions You will want to practice with your machine on a smooth surface first until you have experience in operating it e For ease of operation always keep the brush or pad surface level balanced and flat on the floor at all times e Always adjust the operating handle to a comfortable height at which the brush or pad surface is balanced before starting the machin
11. ted to be free from defects in material and workmanship This Limited Warranty is however subject to the following qualifications conditions and limitations which are set forth to provide you and all users of the equipment with information concerning the duration extent availability and applicability of the Limited Warranty the procedure to be taken to obtain its performance and other information concerning the Limited Warranty policy The Limited Warranty is extended to the original end user as follows Machines 3 years parts replacement and 1 year service labor warranty Replacement parts guaranteed for 90 days from date of installation against defects in material and workmanship This Limited Warranty will not cover damage attributable to the following 1 Improper unreasonable or negligent use or abuse of the equipment 2 Use of equipment with hot water or high temperature above 130 degrees Fahrenheit Solution Tanks 3 Abrasions or punctures of the equipment The start date of the Limited Warranty coverage shall be the purchase date of the original end user or six months from the date the machine was shipped from the Factory whichever comes first PARTS OF EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY Certain parts of equipment require replacement in the ordinary course of use due to normal wear by reason of their characteristics Normal wear items such as cords switches bumpers carbon brushes handle grips belts bearings etc
12. wheels are located on its side and roll the machine out of the carton BRUSH AND PAD DRIVER INSTALLATION CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before installing a brush or pad driver hhh i ai Ay se hee gaa Pree i Fa z F 7 f Pi P With 4 md ida amm moi a j T n E EN 4 4 at t iu i E i ig Th a th una at p To install a brush or pad driver leave the handle in the upright position and tip the machine backwards so it rests on its wheels and upper handle section Fig 4 The brush and pad driver both attach in the same manner align the cutouts on the inner ring of the brush or pad driver with the tabs on the inside of the ring of the drive hub Fig 5 Push the brush or pad driver firmly in position then turn it counterclockwise until it locks into place To remove turn the brush or pad driver clockwise until it stops then lift it off Note Always remove the brush or pad driver when the machine is not in use CAUTION Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet before installing a brush or pad driver PAD CENTERING LOCK Model 20 1500 rpm 1 5 HP only To install a pad tip the machine backwards so it rests on the rear wheels and handle After centering the pad on the pad holder insert the Pad Centering Lock and twist it clockwise until it securely locks in place To remove twist the lock counterclockwise ADJUSTM
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