OPERATOR’S MANUAL & PARTS LIST

Ultra High Speed Burnishers

1200 RPM

Model M1200-3

1600 RPM

Model M1600-3

2000 RPM

Model M2000-3

U.S. Patent Number 4,845,798

U.S. Patent Number 4,756,042

U.S. Patent Number 296,252

WARNING: OPERATOR MUST READ AND UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL

COMPLETELY BEFORE OPERATING THIS EQUIPMENT.

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Tacony, Inc., All rights reserved X8442A Manual 7-2016

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Your new Powr-Flite® Ultra High Speed Burnisher will afford you many years of trouble-free operating satisfaction provided it is given proper care. Prior to packaging, your Powr-Flite® Ultra High Speed Burnisher was inspected by a Quality Control Technician.

WARNINGS

READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL!

WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using.

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 interrupter. 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.

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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

This Floor Machine should be grounded while in use to protect the operator from electric shock. This machine is equipped with a 3-conductor cord and a 3-prong grounded type attachment cap plug to fit the proper grounding type receptacle. The green (or green and yellow) conductor in the cord is the grounding wire. Never connect this wire to anything other than the grounding blade.

The Floor machine is provided with an attachment cap plug, as shown in

Sketch A, and is intended for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit. If a properly grounded receptacle, as shown in Sketch A, is unavailable, an adaptor, as shown in Sketch C, is available and should be installed, as shown in Sketch

B, if the outlet box that houses the receptacle is grounded. Be sure to fasten the grounding tap to the faceplate screw.

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.

ONE LAST REMINDER!

Read All Instructions, Warnings and Cautions Before Using!

WARNING

TO AVOID FIRE, DO NOT USE WITH A FLAMMABLE OR

COMBUSTIBLE LIQUID TO CLEAN FLOOR.

( A )

METAL SCREW

COVER OF GROUNDED

OUTLET BOX

( B )

ADAPTER

GROUNDING PIN

( C )

GROUNDING

MEANS

UNCRATING

Your Powr-Flite Ultra High Speed Burnisher 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 manufacturer, 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.

INSTRUCTIONS

Application

The M1200-3, M1600-3 and M2000-3 Ultra High Speed Burnishers are used to achieve and/ or maintain a high gloss appearance on an established floor finish. The high pad revolution of the floor burnisher combined with a good polishing pad will turn properly established cleaned floor finish into a high gloss, hardened finish known as the “wet look shine”. The pads recommended with the M1200-3, M1600-3 and M2000-3 are the Powr-HD beige or white synthetic pads or the natural hogs hair blended pads.

Preparation of Surface

Before each use of this machine, the floor must be dust mopped with a treated mop and if necessary clean the floor with a damp mop, using a solution of water and neutral cleaner.

PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION

WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.

• With the handle locked, tip the machine back until the handle is lying flat on the floor.

• To remove the pad-lock pad holder from the flexible pad driver, grasp the center support with your thumb and forefinger and turn the collar counter-clockwise. (Fig 1)

• Place a clean or new 20” buffing pad over the alignment ring on the pad holder.

• Replace the collar by turning clockwise until snug. (Fig 2)

• Step back and lift the burnisher to the upright position.

• Connect the power cord into a grounded, 3-wire outlet.

• The M1200-3 and M1600-3 Burnishers should be operated with the handle in the unlocked “floating” position to provide excellent maneuverability and automatic pad contact.

The M2000-3 is designed for maintenance of large, open areas. To prevent excessive pad drag or uneven burnishing where tight, repetitive turns are necessary, lock the handle for manual control of pad contact.

NOTE: The hardened steel cam release lever does not require extreme tightening to effectively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening will shorten the functional life of the lever. (Fig 3)

Fig 1

Fig 2

Fig 3

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HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE

• Plug the machine in as directed and lower the handle to the desired operating height and lock in place using the cam lever handle. Push the safety switch forward (Fig 4) and squeeze the switch triggers beneath the handle grips. This activates the motor and starts the block, brush or attachment in operation. Each time you release the triggers the safety switch will reset.

You will need to follow the direction above to restart the machine. CAUTION: When leaving the machine unattended, disconnect the wall plug and return the handle to the “locked”

upright position to prevent accidental starting.

• Push the machine forward in a straight line, at a slow walking speed. Overlap each pass by about 1 inch (25 mm).

AFTER USING THE MACHINE

• Upon completion, dust mop with treated mop to pick up all burnishing residue.

• The condition of the floor pad has direct affect on the performance of your burnisher. When the pad becomes dirty, turn it over and use the other side. When finished, wash the pad out and allow it to dry completely before using again.

• Unplug the power cord and wrap it under the cord hook and over the right handle grip.

• Tip the machine back and remove floor pad.

• Wipe off the machine housing and the cord. This will prevent build-up of unnecessary residue.

TRANSPORTING

Use the rear wheels for transporting the M1200-3, M1600-3 or M2000-3. This will insure that the operating wheels remain clean and smooth for use on clean floor surfaces. (Fig 5)

MAINTENANCE

• Once a month, remove the motor cover of the unplugged M1200-3, M1600-3 or M2000-3 by removing the motor cover screws.

• Vacuum out any dust or debris which has accumulated in the motor. (Fig 6)

• Replace motor cover and replace the motor cover screws.

• Check and maintain tightness of all fasteners.

WARNING: do not over-tighten switch housing screws.

• Keep the burnisher clean, especially at the handle tube and collar so the handle tube will move freely through the collar.

• Inspect cord and plug for cuts, gashes or loose prongs; replace as needed.

• The length of the carbon brushes should be inspected annually. If they are no longer extended past the holder window, they should be replaced.

• Replacement of carbon brushes should be done only by a qualified service technician.

• Disassembly of this motor voids the warranty.

• Improper disassembly and assembly of this motor can permanently damage the armature.

Drive Belt Adjustment

See picture Fig 7

1. Remove three (3) phillips head screws holding the pad center grip.

2. Remove four (4) large, slot head screws holding drive pad.

3. Loosen pulley mount bolts (A) with 9/16” deep socket wrench.

Do not remove the bolts.

4. Using a 1/2 box wrench, turn adjustment nut (B) until it touches the adjustment bolt head.

Turn the adjustment bolt to tighten or loosen the belt tension.

5. Correct belt tension allows belt (C) no more than 1/4” of side movement.

6. Tighten the four (4) pulley mount bolts with the 9/16” socket wrench.

7. Loosen the adjusting bolt (D) until it is snug against adjustment stop molded in housing and turn adjustment nut against pulley mount bracket.

8. Replace pad driver and pad center grip.

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Switch

Trigger

Safety

Switch

Fig 4

Fig 5

Fig 6

TROUBLESHOOTING

Burnisher tends to move to the right.

• Do not lift up on handle while operating the burnisher.

• Do not operate with handle set too high. Recommended handle height is from your waist with your arms extended forward.

Burnisher does not run.

• Circuit breaker has tripped. Allow circuit breaker to cool two minutes before resetting

(M1200-3 only).

Prevent circuit overload.

• Do not spray buff with the M1600-3 or M2000-3. Apply a restorer, such as Powr-Gloss®, allow to dry, then burnish.

• Check pad and change if dirty or rough.

• Check area being burnished for cleanliness, area should be damp mopped, scrubbed or swept with treated broom.

• Operator should not continually force the machine with handle pressure.

• Operator should not try to operate burnisher in a side-to-side motion.

• Eliminate any extension cord that is smaller than 12/3 wire or greater than 25 feet in length.

Burnisher will not start.

• Circuit breaker is not reset. Allow two minutes to cool. Reset breaker.

(M1200-3 only)

• Plug is broken or has loose contact. Replace.

• Circuit breaker is defective or weak. Replace. (M1200-3 only)

• Switch is defective. Replace switch.

• Rectifier is defective. Replace.

D

Fig 7

A

B

C

5

6

Models M1200-3, M1600-3 and M2000-3

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ref# order

1 X8862 description flexible pad driver kit

2 M1407G 12/3 SJTW, gray cord

3 SR36

4 X8912 strain relief washer switch box cover

5 X8008N nut, lock, 1/2” steel

6 X8023 circuit breaker 17A w/nuts

** X8012A collar clamp assembly

7 X8012 clamp, collar, handle **

8 X8013 cord hook, plated

9 X8207

10 X8014

11 X8016 screw, 10-24 x 1/2”, phil pan head (2) cam lever handle ** knob, plastic, handle clamp ** in-line cord, 14/3 SJTW 49” 12 X8022

13 X8028 oval cam washer **

14 X8037-1 1.5 hp gear motor assembly

15

X9298

X8889 main pulley M1200-3 main pulley M1600-3

X8097-3 main pulley M2000-3

16 X8216 screw, 5/16-18 x 1-2” phil flat

17 X8217

18 X8219 split lock washer 5/16” flat washer 3/8” SAE

19 X8230 flat washer 3/8” USS

20 X8041A motor cover

21 X8050AP black housing

22 X8020 washer, countersunk, axle

23 X8024

24 X8935 wheel black, 5” wheel black, 4”

25 X8027L handle brace w/slot

26 X8027R handle brace w/hole

27 X8816

28 X8936 axle, 1/2” x 14-1/2” axle, 1/2” x 13-3/4”

29 X8813 pivot shaft, 1/2” x 10”

30 X8030J bumper, blue/black

31 X8101 spring washer 1” OD X 1/2 ID

32 X8821

33 X8265

8-32 x 3/4” bolt phil

1/4-20 x 3/4” screw

34 X8258A polyethylene bumper

35 X8258AS #8 screw x 1” phil pan head

36 X8822 bumper insert

* X8096A main pulley assembly

37 X8096

38 X8230

39 X9327 main pulley *

3/8” flat washer *

5/16 x 3/4” hex cap screw *

40 X8227

41 X8231

42 X8217

5/16-18 x 1-1/4” hex cap screw *

5/16-18 hex nut

5/16 lock washer *

ref# order description

43 X8219

44 X8217

45

3/8” flat washer *

5/16 split lock washer

X8099-5 40.5” V-belt M2000-3 and M1600-3

X8099-7 39.5” V-belt M1200-3

46 X8219

48 X8226

49 X8212

50 X8216

51 X8218

52 X8222

53 X8223

3/8” flat washer

1/4-20 x 1 1/4 hex head

1/4” spring lock washer

5/16-18 x 1 1/2” flat phillips (4)

5/16 washer, flat zinc

1/4-20 x 1/2” socket set screw

3/8-16 x 3/4” hex cap, screw grade 5* (4)

54 X8230

55 X8272

56 X8811

57 X8821

59 X8914

60 X8917

61 X8916

62 X8915

3/8” flat washer (4)

8-32 x 1/2”, phil truss screw (2) pivot shaft, 1/2” x 10-1/2”

8-32 x 3/4” phil truss screw (2) trigger thumb actuation metal trigger handle metal handle return spring trigger thumb actuation spring

63 X8918

64 X8941

65 X8207

66 X8923 trigger roll pin (2)

1” handle grip (2)

#10-24 x 1/2 phil pan screw (3) insulation sheet

67 X1039

68 X8911 momentary switch 25a

1-1/2” dia. handle tube weldment

69 7BG004 7/16” diameter grommet

70 X8222 1/4-20 x 3/16” set screw

NOT ILLUSTRATED

X8512 carbon brush

X8034-2 rectifier

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M1200-3_M1600-3_M2000-3 Manual 11/2015