Multiquip 8FP Series - Manual (Page 25)

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATIONS
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL REV #1 (10/27/06) PAGE 25
bail may not always locate the exact position of the
center of gravity for the Floor Planer. A lifting handle is
provided on the front of the main frame. This handle
can be utilized by personnel whenever lifting/lowering
the Floor Planer.
DANGER
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN UTILIZING
A MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR LIFTING THE
FLOOR PLANER. UTILIZE THE MECHANICAL
DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE TO BOTH ITS STATED
STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADING ENVELOPES.
DO NOT UTILIZE THE MECHANICAL DEVICE
UNTIL THIS INFORMATION IS PROPERLY KNOWN
AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL APPLICABLE
PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY UTILIZE
THE MECHANICAL DEVICE CAN RESULT IN
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL
INJURY.
When transporting the Floor Planer on a motor
vehicle, the fuel tank breather vent (if so equipped)
must be completely closed to eliminate the accidental
seepage of fuel and resulting potential fire and
environmental hazards. In order to minimize the
possibility of damage to the Floor Planer, always
transport in its normal, upright position. All equipment
must be secured in/on vehicles with suitable strapping
or tie-downs. Personnel should not be transported in
the same compartment as equipment and fuel
supplies. Consult applicable OSHA, AGA, CGA, etc.
regulations for the proper transportation of gasoline
and other, flammable gases.
STARTING THE 8FP/E SERIES ELECTRICALLY
POWERED FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOBSITE.
1) Position the Floor Planer on a flat and level surface
of firm foundation.
2) Determine that the ON/OFF switch located on the
operator handle is in the OFF position.
3) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the
operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor
Planer to its maximum height position above the work
surface.
DANGER
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE MOTOR
WITHOUT FIRST DETERMINING THAT THE
LOADED DRUM IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE
WORK SURFACE. IF THE ROTATING FLAILS
COME IN CONTACT WITHE THE WORK SURFACE
BEFORE THE OPERATOR HAS ASSUMED FULL
CONTROL, THE ACTION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO
PULL THE FLOOR PLANER AWAY. A RUNAWAY
FLOOR PLANER CAN CAUSE PROPERTY
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.
4) The electric motor req a clean, 10 ampere, 230
VAC, 60 Hz nominal power source. A clean power
source refers to the amperage available on the
individual electrical circuit selected. Additional
electrical products already utilizing the same circuit will
reduce the available amperage, resulting in starting
and operational difficulties.
CAUTION
Operating the Floor Planer from a power source of
improper voltage and amperage will result in
unrepairable damage to the electric motor and
related controls.
5) Providing proper voltage and amperage levels to
the electric motor is essential to obtain maximum
productivity and service life. Low voltage and
amperage levels will cause the motor to overheat. The
motor is equipped with an automatic thermal
protection device that will stop it before major internal
damage can result. After the motor has cooled to an
acceptable temperature level, the switch must be
manually activated to restart. FIGURE 24.
FIGURE 24