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(16) BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual-Speed Floor Machine

BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual-Speed Floor Machine (5)

1.0   Safety Instructions

READ THIS MANUAL BEFORE USING THE DUAL-SPEED FLOOR MACHINE. 

KNOW THE PROPER OPERATION, CORRECT APPLICATIONS AND THE 

LIMITATIONS OF THIS EQUIPMENT 

BEFORE

 USE.

Reduce the Risk of Fire, Electric Shock or Injury:

•  This floor machine is designed for indoor use only. Do not use 

outdoors. Do not expose to rain.

•  Do not wash the motor with flowing water. If the motor gets wet, 

seek authorized service.

•  Keep the vents on this air-cooled motor free from debris. Do not 

operate with the motor covered or with vents blocked. Do not use 

this machine as a floor sander.

•  Never operate this floor machine near flammable dusts, liquids 

or vapors. Never use flammable solvents as a cleaning agent. 

Engine sparks and operating heat can cause fire.

•  Never handle electrical equipment with wet hands. Never operate 

this floor machine with bare feet.

•  Unplug the floor machine when not in use and when servicing 

the equipment. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord.

•  Do not operate a floor machine with damaged handle controls, 

cord or plug. If the equipment is not performing properly, seek 

repair from a qualified service supplier.

•  This floor machine is constructed with electrical grounding at 

the plug. Operate only when connected to a properly grounded 

outlet. See section 1.2 for grounding details.

•  Prevent electrical cord abuse. Do not close a door upon the cord, 

drive equipment over it, or run the floor machine over it. Do not 

expose the cord to hot surfaces. Do not lift, pull or carry this 

floor machine by the cord.

•  Never operate the floor machine over sharp objects that can be 

thrown out and harm the operator and damage the floor. Sweep 

hard floors before scrubbing or buffing. Vacuum clean 

carpets before shampooing or bonnet cleaning.

•  Train your staff in proper use of this floor machine.

Notes:

WARNING – RISK OF EXPLOSION. When using this machine as a floor sander, sanding can produce 

an explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use any floor sanding machine only in a well ventilated area free 

from any flames or sparks. WARNING OF POTENTIAL INJURY. THIS MACHINE HAS MOVING 

PARTS – TO REDUCE RISK OF INJURY, UNPLUG BEFORE SERVICING.

Summary of Contents for BGTS-17

Page 1: ...and performance of this product including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects The manufacturer s liability for damages to you for any costs whatsoever arising out of this statement of limited warranty shall be limited to the amount paid for this product at the time of original purchase and the manufacturer shall not be liable for any direct indirect consequential o...

Page 2: ...chase of your BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual Speed Floor Machine Questions or Comments BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 Phone 800 242 1378 Fax 877 672 4566 www bissellcommercial com Warranty Registration Mail to BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 See reverse side for warranty information Make a copy of this car...

Page 3: ...OR MACHINE SERIES By BISSELL BigGreen Commercial Table of Contents New Equipment Warranty 4 1 0 Safety Instructions 5 2 0 Grounding Instructions 6 3 0 Assembly Instructions 7 4 0 Operating Tips 9 5 0 Trouble Shooting Guide 10 6 0 Brush Construction 11 7 0 Machine Schematic Drawing 13 8 0 Machine Parts List 14 BISSELL BigGreen Commercial 100 Armstrong Road Suite 101 Plymouth MA 02360 Phone 800 242 ...

Page 4: ...ial Authorized Retail Dealer for this product If you purchase this product from any other source your purchase is AS IS which means the manufacturer grants you no warranty and that you not the manufacturer assume the entire risk of the quality and performance of this product including the entire cost of any necessary servicing or repairs of any defects The manufacturer s liability for damages to y...

Page 5: ...ng the equipment To unplug grasp the plug not the cord Do not operate a floor machine with damaged handle controls cord or plug If the equipment is not performing properly seek repair from a qualified service supplier This floor machine is constructed with electrical grounding at the plug Operate only when connected to a properly grounded outlet See section 1 2 for grounding details Prevent electr...

Page 6: ...ed on the motor spec label found on each floor machine Using voltages above or below those indicated on the spec label will damage the motor Always check your local voltage requirements This floor machine is for use on a normal 120 volt circuit It has a grounded plug that fits the outlet illustrated in Figure A If a properly grounded outlet is not available a temporary adapter such as the adapter ...

Page 7: ...em Description Part No Qty 1 Switch Box Back A 104 1 2 Handle Tube Screw B 23 2 3 Switch Box Closing Screw B 21 4 4 Strain Relief Clip M 213 1 5 Ground Wire Screw B 68 2 6 Rubber Spacer Green M 218 G 2 7 Hand Grip M 218 2 8 Handle Tube Insert M 247 1 9 Handle Tube Assembly M 206 1 10 Cable Hook Screw B 2 2 11 Cable Hook A 164 1 12 Sliding Collar A 111 1 13 Cam Washer B 37 1 14 Cam Lock Wing Nut B ...

Page 8: ... flexible rubber cable connector 11 is used to secure the plug in connections The floor machine ships with this connector mounted on the cord coming out of the handle 10 Stretch the connector and slip the male connector 9 coming out of the motor housing through the connector hole and then into the female connector Now plug the end of the 50 foot cord into a grounded power outlet Squeeze the trigge...

Page 9: ...Scrubbing Brush Filaments Scrubbing brushes are available with a range of bristle types from the softest for high gloss floors to the most aggressive for heavy soils Match your brush to the floor as you match a detergent with the soils Nylon is used for general scrubbing Because nylon softens when wet it is great for gentle scrubbing mopping and polishing of decorative floors Nylon will not scratc...

Page 10: ... the pad driver Tip machine back and re center the pad Uneven wear or warp of pads pad drivers or brushes Replace Machine chassis is damaged by dropping Replace 4 2 Transport To transport this floor machine from the janitor s closet to the work area Lock the handle in the up position Wid the cord around the handles and the bottom cord hook Tip the machine back onto the transport wheels Push or pul...

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