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TROUBLESHOOTING
W RNING
!
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or injury, turn power OFF and disconnect
plug from electrical outlet before performing maintenance or troubleshooting.
Problem
Machine does
not run.
There is a
circuit
overload.
Machine will
not start.
Machine will not
reach operating
speed.
Motor runs but
brush or pad
does not turn.
Read all instructions, warnings and cautions
before using equipment
These guidelines are presented for your protection and convenience. Please read
them carefully, since a failure to heed these precautions could result in discomfort
or injury. When using an electrical appliance, basic safety precautions should always
be followed.
Possible causes
The circuit breaker
has tripped.
Plug is broken or has
loose contact.
Check the pad and change it if it is rough or dirty.
Spray buffing or spray cleaning is not a substitute for scrubbing or
mopping a floor.
Prepare the floor surface before spray buffing.
Eliminate any extension cord that is smaller than 12/3 wire or greater
than 25 feet in length.
Unplug anything other than the machine from the circuit or locate
another circuit.
Circuit breaker is not
reset.
Plug is broken or has
a loose contact.
Circuit breaker is
defective or weak.
Switch is defective.
Rectifier is defective.
Unplug anything else other than the machine from the circuit or locate
another circuit.
Coupling is broken.
Note: Coupling is not
covered under
warranty.
Remedies
The circuit breaker has tripped. Allow the
circuit breaker 2 minutes to cool before
resetting.
Replace.
Reset breaker.
Replace.
Replace.
Replace switch.
Replace rectifier.
Replace.
Note: Do not attempt to place a running
machine over a block or brush. Always install
and remove the block or brush by hand.
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