Powr-Flite P201 - Manual (Page 2)

Your new Powr-Flite ® Floor Machine will afford you many years of trouble-free operating satisfaction provided
it is given proper care. Prior to packaging, your Powr-Flite ® Floor Machine was inspected by a Quality Control
Technician.
P201, P171, P131, 175 RPM P201HD, P171HD,175 RPM P202, P172, 175/320 RPM
Standard Speed Standard Speed Heavy Duty Dual Speed
P203, P173, 300 RPM P171SD, 175 RPM
High Speed Sander
UNCRATING
Your Powr-Flite ® Floor Machine was protectively packed to
prevent damage in shipment. We suggest that upon removing the
unit from its carton, you carefully inspect it for any possible
damage in transit. If damage is discovered, immediately notify the
transportation company who delivered your machine. As a manu-
facturer, we are unable to act upon any claim for concealed
damage; you must originate the claim.
IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
This machine is designed to be safe when used to perform the
functions specified in this Operator’s Manual. Should damage
occur to electrical or mechanical parts, the machine should be
repaired by the manufacturer or competent service station before
using in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical
injury to user. Your floor machine is equipped with a safety switch
lockout device designed for your safety. Do not attempt to bypass or
defeat the safety lockout device. Never use any device to lock the
power switch triggers in the ON position.
WARNINGS
READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL!
WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine
before using it.
WARNING: Machines can burn flammable materials and vapors.
Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents,
thinners or other flammable materials.
WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless it is completely
assembled.
WARNING: Do not use this machine as a step or to move furniture.
WARNING: When disconnecting power cord from electrical outlet,
grasp the plug. Pulling it out by the cord itself can damage cord
insulation and internal connection to plug. To prevent electric
shock, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet
before doing any repairs or maintenance to this machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug
from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and
before leaving the machine.
WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands, feet and loose clothing
away from the rotating pad.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized
personnel only.
WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to
specifications.
WARNING: Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. For
storage, keep the machine in a building.
WARNING: Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to
the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electric
shock, use a circuit that is protected by a ground fault circuit inter-
rupter. Consult with your electrical contractor.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the
pad, pad driver or wheels touch the power cord when the machine
is running. Always lift the power cord over the machine.
WARNING: Make sure all labels, decals, warning, cautions and
instructions are fastened to the machine.
APPLICATIONS FOR FLOOR
MACHINE (MODELS P201, P171,
P201HD, P171HD and P131)
175 RPM ONLY
The Powr-Flite ® 175 RPM floor machine will operate in a wide
variety of applications. The 175 RPM floor machine is the most
versatile speed in the floor care industry.
APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM
STANDARD SPEED FLOOR
MACHINES ON HARD FLOORS
•Spray buffing with a Powr-HD™ red spray buff pad and spray
buff chemical, such as Powr-Glo ® .
•Dry buffing a buffable finish with a Powr-HD™ tan, beige or
white pad or Powr-Luster™ brush.
•Scrubbing with a Powr-HD™ green or blue pad or scrubbing
brush, such as Powr-Scuff™.
•Stripping with a Powr-HD™ black pad and a stripping chemi-
cal, such as Powr-Up ® .
APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM STAN-
DARD SPEED FLOOR MACHINES
ON CARPET
•Bonnet cleaning with a Powr-Sorb™ yarn bonnet and carpet
maintainer chemical, such as Spin-Away ® .
•Shampooing using a showerfeed shampoo brush and solution
tank mounted to the hand containing carpet shampoo.
APPLICATION OF POWR-FLITE ®
HEAVY DUTY 175 RPM
FLOOR MACHINES
(MODELS P201HD and P171HD)
The heavy duty standard speed floor machine may be used for spray
buffing, dry buffing, scrubbing and stripping applications.
These heavy duty floor machines are specially recommended for
long term aggressive scrubbing and stripping maintenance.
The P201HD & P171HD heavy duty floor machines are specially
recommended for the following applications: