Marshalltown FCS86 SURFACE SHARK Floor Stripper - Manual (Page 9)

FCS86 SuRFACE ShARK™ FLooR STRIPPER PAgE 9
the potential for property damage and/or personal
injury. Special care must be exercised on slippery
conditions and on difficult, uneven surfaces. Watch for
cracks, high spots and other surface irregularities. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times. The normal use
of this machine is on level surfaces. other terrains can
be dangerous and should be avoided. only properly
trained operators should attempt these techniques.
8) because the Floor Stripper is classified as a low
cost, low horsepower, portable type machine, it is
limited in the number of practical and/or suitable job
applications. A particular job site, actual surface
conditions, job specifications and operator
skill/common sense may dictate that a different type
of machine (with characteristics of higher purchase
cost, being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process
be utilized to properly complete the job with the
degree of efficiency and safety required. Contact the
Customer Service Department for specific information
regarding suitable job applications, job site surface
conditions and operator experience/skill/common sense
recommendations for the Floor Stripper bEFoRE
utilization. There is no charge for this service.
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE
1) use only genuine, approved replacement parts and
accessories for maintenance and repair. use of parts
and accessories manufactured by others can result in
property damage and/or personal injury.
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the
appropriate section of this manual.
3) Always stop the motor and disconnect the
extension cord bEFoRE checking or working on the
Floor Stripper.
4) Always properly maintain the Floor Stripper.
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.
built in safety features are effective only if they are
maintained in good working condition. Replace any
questionable part or assembly with a genuine, factory
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake proper
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.
Proper maintenance does not cost...it actually pays
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance repair
work not described in this manual. have such work
performed at your dealer’s service facility.
5) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper
condition. If any decal becomes damaged and/or
unreadable, replace with a genuine, factory approved,
replacement part only.
6) The Floor Stripper may utilize self locking type
hexagon head nuts to minimize the effects of vibration.
Replace all self locking hardware with genuine, factory
approved, replacement parts only.
7) Consult the material supplied by the motor
manufacturer for specific information relative to proper
operational, lubrication and storage requirements.
ASSEMBLY
The FCS86 Floor Stripper is shipped from the
factory secured on a specially designed wooden pallet
and protected from external damage by a corrugated
carton or wood crate. If shipped with a corrugated
carton, the Floor Stripper is secured to the pallet
with wood support strips. Remove the carton or crate
immediately upon receipt using suitable tools to remove
the nails.
REMOVING THE FLOOR STRIPPER FROM
THE PALLET
Tools Required:
1 each, cutting type pliers
1 each, claw hammer or a hammer and an appropriate
pry bar
Remove the corrugated carton which is fastened to
the pallet. The Floor Stripper is secured to the pallet
with banding. using the pliers, cut and remove the
banding. The Floor Stripper can then be removed from
the pallet.
WEAR SAFETY GLASSES AND OTHER
APPROPRIATE SAFETY APPAREL WHEN
CUTTING THE BANDING AND/OR REMOVING
THE CORRUGATED/WOOD SHIPPING
CRATE.
Included in the shipment should be the following:
1 each, Floor Stripper main frame assembly
1 each, extension cord with integral gFI
1 each, adjustable section of the operator handle
1 each, pack of standard blades
The Floor Stripper is shipped from the factory
completely assembled with the exception of
the adjustable section of the operator handle. If
ordered with the Floor Stripper, optional blades and
accessories can be shipped separately or included in
the shipping container.
visually inspect the shipment for freight damage
and/or missing parts. If shipping damage is evident,
contact the delivering carrier immediately to arrange
for an inspection of the damage by its claims
representative. Federal law requires that a claim be