(12) BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual-Speed Floor Machine
BISSELL BigGreen Commercial FMT Dual-Speed Floor Machine (9)
4.0 Operating Tips
• For indoor use only. Sweep abrasive soils before
scrubbing.
• While the brush or pad driver is spinning, keep the floor
machine moving to avoid “donut” burns on the floor.
To Start Operation:
• Unlock the handle by raising the locking lever.
• Lower the handle to a comfortable position, typically
waist height.
• Relock the handle by pushing the lever down. NEVER
OPERATE THE MACHINE WITH THE HANDLE
UNLOCKED.
• This floor machine is a high torque motor. Hold the
machine firmly with both hands when starting up.
• Push the red safety interlock switch forward to unlock the
dual triggers.
• Squeeze the dual triggers to release power to the motor.
Once power is on, either trigger will keep power to the
motor.
• To stop the floor machine release both triggers.
• The spinning brush helps move the floor machine. (Lift the
handle slightly to work to the right. Push the handle down
slightly to work to the left.)
4.1 To Store your Machine
• Lock the handle in the “up” position. Tilt the machine
back and remove the pad driver or brush.
• Wind the cord around the handles and the bottom cord
hook.
• Wash brushes or pads and hang to dry. Never store
machine standing on the brush.
• Inspect and maintain equipment on a regular schedule for
best results.
• Check and clean pads after each operation. Remove soil
and chemical buildup. Replace worn or damaged pads.
• Check the triggers and switches for proper operation.
• Repair or replace damaged skirts and dumpers.
• Use air pressure or vacuum to remove dust and debris
from the motor vents.
• Report problems and repair promptly.
6.2 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 scratch tile, terrazzo or coated
surfaces. Nylon brushes are durable and long lasting.
Polypropylene is a common choice for general purpose
scrubbing and works well on both concrete and on coated floors.
Polypropylene brushes typically cost less than nylon, but do not
last as long.
Non-scuff poly is a finer diameter (0.015-0.018”) filament used
for lighter duty scrubbing conditions and on waxed or finished
floors.
Bassine is a soft, natural fiber. The end of the bristle splits or
“flags” to build a polishing surface.
Union mix is a mixture of bassine and tampico (another natural
fiber). The mixture is stiffer than bassine alone and is used by
more traditional cleaners for scrubbing. It is often replaced by
poly.
Soft abrasive bristle is a 0.018” nylon filament extruded with a
500 grade grit. It is used for gentle scrubbing and is as aggressive
as a white scrub pad.
Daily abrasive bristle is a 0.035” nylon filament with 180 grade
grit. It is used for daily scrubbing of resilient tile and finished
floors and is as aggressive as a red scrub pad.
Stripper abrasive bristle is a 0.022” nylon filament with 120
grade grit. It is used for aggressive scrubbing and light stripping
of resilient floors, terrazzo and concrete. It is as aggressive as a
blue scrub pad.
Heavy-duty stripper abrasive bristle is a 0.050” nylon filament
with 80 grade grit. It is used for very aggressive scrubbing and
stripping of concrete, brick and quarry file. It is as aggressive as a
black scrub / strip pad.
