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FORM NO. 56041269 / WHIRLAMATIC™ VS 20 - 

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When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using.

WARNING!

To reduce risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1

Do not leave the appliance when it is plugged in.  Unplug the unit from the outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2

To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain.  Store indoors.

3

Do not allow to be used as a toy.  Close attention is necesary when used by or near children.

4

Use only as described in this manual.  Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.

5

Do not use with damaged cord or plug.  If appliance is not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.

6

Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on a cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or corners.
Do not run appliance over cord.  Keep cord away from heated surfaces.

7

Do not unplug by pulling on cord.  To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.

8

Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.

9

Do not put any object into openings.  Do not use with any opening blocked;  keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.

10

Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.

11

Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

12

Turn off all controls before unplugging.

13

Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.

14

Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids such as gasoline or use in areas where they may be present.

15

Connect to a properly grounded outlet only.  See Grounding Instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Summary of Contents for Whirlamatic VS 20

Page 1: ...revised 1 00 Form Number 56041269 Whirlamatic VS 20 OPERATOR MANUAL Advance MODELS 56393705 56393710 ORDER PARTS Online www ivie ent com Phone 918 254 5161 ...

Page 2: ...duction 2 Parts and Service 2 Nameplate 2 Uncrating the Machine 2 Safety Instructions 3 Importantes mesures de sécurité 4 Preparing the Machine for Use 5 Battery Installation 5 Pad Installation 7 Dust Bag Installation 8 Operating the Machine 9 After Use 10 Maintenance 11 Maintenance Schedule 11 Battery Maintenance 11 Lubrication 11 Pad Motor Brushes 12 Drive Motor Brushes 12 Troubleshooting 13 Mac...

Page 3: ...ord or plug If appliance is not working as it should has been dropped damaged left outdoors or dropped into water return it to a service center 6 Do not pull or carry by cord use cord as a handle close a door on a cord or pull cord around sharp edges or corners Do not run appliance over cord Keep cord away from heated surfaces 7 Do not unplug by pulling on cord To unplug grasp the plug not the cor...

Page 4: ... à l écart des surfaces chaudes 7 Ne pas débrancher en tirant sur le cordon Tirer plutôt la fiche 8 Ne pas toucher la fiche ou l appareil lorsque vos mains sont humides 9 N insérer aucun objet dans les ouvertures Ne pas utiliser l appareil lorsqu une ouverture est bloquée S assurer que de la poussière de la peluche des cheveux ou d autres matières ne réduisent pas le débit d air 10 Maintenir les c...

Page 5: ...ented from inside the batteries through openings in the battery caps This gas can be ignited by any arc spark or flame WHEN SERVICING BATTERIES Remove all jewelry Do not smoke Wear safety glasses Work in a well ventilated area Do not allow tools to touch more than one battery terminal at a time CAUTION Electrical components in this machine can be severely damaged if the batteries are not installed...

Page 6: ... is not required when six 6 volt batteries are used Figure 1 Three 12 volt batteries Figure 2 Six 6 volt batteries 3 Make sure that the Key Switch on the right side of the control handle is in the OFF position 4 Install the battery cables as shown in Figure 1 or Figure 2 with the terminals marked P on the positive battery posts andtheterminalsmarked N onthenegativebatteryposts Positionthecablessot...

Page 7: ..._______________________________________________________________________________________________________ PAD INSTALLATION Your local Advance Distributor can provide the proper pads and floor finishes for use with this machine CAUTION Using the wrong kind of pad on this machine can damage the floor The pad must be centered properly on the pad holder to prevent machine vibration PREPARING THE MACHINE...

Page 8: ...___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ DUST BAG INSTALLATION IMPORTANT Install two dust collector bags Advance part number 391185 on top of the dust control housing The dust collection system will not operate properly if the collector bags are full if just one bag is installed or if one or both bags are torn PREPARING THE MACHINE...

Page 9: ...FORM NO 56041269 WHIRLAMATIC VS 20 9 OPERATION 1 3 2 4 5 ...

Page 10: ...10 FORM NO 56041269 WHIRLAMATIC VS 20 5 7 1 3 2 4 6 8 AFTER USE ...

Page 11: ...e Battery Meter reads in the red area To Charge the Batteries 1 Open the cover shroud 2 Push the connector from the charger into the connector from the batteries on the side of the machine 3 Follow the instructions on the battery charger 4 Check the fluid level in all battery cells after charging the batteries Add distilled water if necessary to bring the fluid level up to the bottom of the filler...

Page 12: ...CAUTION The pad drive motor can be damaged beyond repair if the machine is used with the red light glowing IMPORTANT Motor damage resulting from failure to service carbon brushes is not covered under warranty See the Limited Warranty statement ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

Page 13: ...___________________________________________________________________________________________________________ SWIRL MARKS 1 Pad is too aggressive for the floor finish 2 Pad is dirty Check and replace __________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________...

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