Tornado 97561 Operation & Maintenance Manual

3101 WICHITA COURT FORT WORTH, TX 76140 800-880-2913 FAX 817-551-0719 WWW.TORNADOVAC.COM Operations & Maintenance Manual For Commercial Use Only Form No. L7562RA 12/16 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINES 17” and 20” MODELS MODEL NO: 97561 and 97564

10 Years* Plastic water tanks and Rotationally-molded bodies 2 Years* Parts on all Tornado cleaning equipment 1 Year* Labor on all Tornado cleaning equipment 1 Year* Warranty on batteries, one year prorated All battery warranties are handled directly by the battery manufacturer, on a one year prorated basis Tornado Industries, LLC. (Tornado) warrants to the end/user customer that the Tornado product(s) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration(s) described below. This limited warranty DOES NOT cover machines and/or components subject to normal wear and tear, damage that occurs in shipping, failures resulting from modification, accident, unsuitable operating environ- ment, misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance by you. For full details, contact your Autho- rized Tornado Distributor, Service Center, or the Tornado Technical Service Department. Tornado sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or alter the terms of this warranty, or to increase the obligations of Tornado under the warranty. Terms subject to change without notice 1. Except all Windshears™ Blowers, Storm, TV2SS, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers, CV 30, CV 38, CK14/1 PRO, CK 14/2 PRO, SWM 31/9, CK LW13/1, CK LW 13/1 ROAM, CV 38/48 Dual, PV6, PV10, PV6 ROAM, Wall Mount Vacuum and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one) year for both parts and labor. 2. All non-wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days. 3. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado’s discretion, 6 months after the dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first. 4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor. 5. The warranty on engines used on propane powered equipment is limited to motor manufacturer’s warranty. 6. Ride-on Scrubbers are warranted for 24 months, parts, 6 months labor or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first. Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper, Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer, Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer, Windshear, Max-Vac and Trot-Mop are trademarks of Tornado Industries Website: www.tornadovac.com Phone 1-800-VACUUMS Fax 817-551-0719 Address 3101 Wichita Court Fort Worth, TX 76140 Form F2662.©2017. All rights reserved 1-800-VACUUMS 90 Years of Cleaning Innovation A Tacony Company

least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. This machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances. WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician. This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A. Write your machine serial number here:_________________________________________________ MODEL NO. 97562B 97564B VOLTS 115 115 SERIES R R CERTIFICATIONS cETLus cETLus TABLE OF CONTENTS SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5 PREPARE THE MACHINE 6 OPERATE THE MACHINE 7 TROUBLESHOOTING 8

this unit have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please safeguard the original receipt / invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the original receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for any warranty inquiries. IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT Read and understand this owner’s manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense,staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only Tornado recommended accessories. WARNINGS READ THIS OPERATOR’S MANUAL! WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. 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 connections to the 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 specification. 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 buy 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. WARNING: To avoid fire, do not use unit with a flammable or combustible liquid to clean floor.

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 ace 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 center before using in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical injury to the 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 in the ON position. APPLICATIONS FOR 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE The 175 RPM Brute Force Series Floor Machine will operate in a wide variety of applications and can be used for spray buffing, dry buffing, scrubbing and stripping applications. These heavy duty floor machines are specially recommended for long term aggressive scrubbing and stripping maintenance. They are specially recommended for the following application” Scraping with an attachment tool to remove heavy industrial deposits and residue or to prepare a foundation for installation or carpet Wire brushing or concrete floors Sanding with very aggressive sandpaper or sand scree discs Carpet restoration where shampooing & pile lifting require very stiff brush bristles. The 175 RPM Brute Force Series Floor Machine is the most versatile speed in the floor care industry. APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE ON HARD FLOORS Spray buffing the red spray buff pad and spray buff chemical. Dry buffing a buffable finish with a tan, beige, or white pad or brush. Scrubbing with free or blue pad or scrubbing brush. Stripping with a black pad and a stripping chemical. APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE ON CARPET Bonnet cleaning with a yarn bonnet and carpet maintainer chemical. Shampooing using a shower feed shampoo brush and solution tank mounted to the handle tube containing carpet shampoo. WARNING To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine. PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR OPERATION To attach the drive block or brush or other attachment, be sure the handle is “locked in the upright position (see figure #1). Lay the floor machine on its back with the handle lying on the floor, this exposes the driving plate on the underside of the floor machine. Holding the drive block, brush or attachment in both hands and straddling the motor with your back to the handle box. Bend over and fit the three slots to the clutch plate (built into the back of the brush) over the three lugs of the driving plate. Turn the drive block, brush, or other attachment counter- clockwise as far as it will go until it is seated in the ready-to-use position (see figure #2). CAUTION: This is the only proper way to install a drive block, brush, or other attachment. NEVER put a drive block, brush or attachment on the machine by placing it on the floor and moving the running machine over it, or by placing the machine over the block or attachment and then starting the motor.

and adjust the handle to an operating position. Recommended handle position is close the waist with arms extended down. Lock the cam release lever into position. NOTE: The hardened steel cam release lever does not require extreme tightening to effectively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening the cam release lever will shorten the functional life of the lever. To remove drive block, brush or attachment: Lay the floor machine on its back again and disengage clutch plate slot from driving plate lugs by turning it clockwise. Figure #1 Figure #2 HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE First, install the pad driver and pad, brush, or other attachment to be used. 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 (see figure #3) and squeeze the switch triggers beneath the handle grips. This activates the motor and stars the block, brush or attachment in operation. Each time your 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. TO GUIDE YOUR FLOOR MACHINE To the Right: raise the handle slightly. The higher the handle is lifted, the faster the machine will move to the right. To the Left: lower the handle until the machine moves to the left. The more the handle is lowered the faster the machine will move to the left. figure 4 Switch Trigger Safety Switch TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL SOLUTION TANK Mount the solution tank to the front of the handle and attach with mounting brackets and knobs. Position the solution tank control handle horizontally and below the switch lever of the machine and adjacent to the right handle grip. Remove the plug from the motor housing and insert the (long) extension tube adaptor and secure at bottom of machine with the retainer. The solution tank should be used only with a shower feed drive block or bush. TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE Place the handle in the upright position. Lock the handle cam release lever. Tip the machine back and transport on the wheels.

the motor. Replace the motor cover by setting it overt the holes in the housing and replace all of the screws. Check and maintain the tightness of all the fasteners. WARNING: Do not over-tighten the switch housing screws. Keep the machine clean especially at the handle tube and collar so the handle tube will move freely through the collar. Inspect the cord for cuts, gashes, or loose prongs; replace as needed. Disassembly of this motor voids the warranty. Improper disassembly and assembly of this motor can permanently damage the field or rotor. TROUBLESHOOTING Problem Possible Cause Machine will not start Circuit breaker has tripped (Allow the circuit breaker 2 minutes to cool before resetting). Circuit breaker will not reset. Replace. Switch is defective. Replace. Cord is damaged. Replace. Plug is broken or has a loose contact. Replace. Machine will not reach operating speed Over drawn circuit. Unplug anything other than the machine from the circuit or locate another circuit. Motor runs but pad or brush does not turn Coupling is broken. Replace.

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