
FORM NO. 56041525 - Pacesetter 170, 200 / 170HD, 200HD - 9
INTRODUCTION
This manual will help you get the most from your Nilfisk-Advance floor
machine. Read it thoroughly before operating the machine.
Thisproduct is intendedfor commercial use;polishing, spray buffing,scrubbing,
stripping and rotary carpet shampooing.
PARTS AND SERVICE
Repairs, when required, should be performed by your Authorized Nilfisk-
Advance Service Center, who employs factory trained service personnel, and
maintainsan inventoryof Nilfisk-Advance originalreplacement partsand acces-
sories.
Call the NILFISK-ADVANCE DEALER named below for repair parts or service.
Please specify the Model and Serial Number when discussing your machine.
(Dealer, affix service sticker here.)
NAME PLATE
The Model Number and Serial Number of your machine are shown on the
Nameplate on the bottom of the machine. This information is needed when
ordering repair parts for the machine. Use the space below to note the Model
Number and Serial Number of your machine for future reference.
MODEL NUMBER
SERIAL NUMBER
UNCRATE THE MACHINE
When the machine is delivered, carefully inspect the shipping carton and the
machine for damage. If damage is evident, save the shipping carton so that it
can be inspected. Contact the Nilfisk-Advance Customer Service Department
immediately to file a freight damage claim.
(A)-KNOW YOUR MACHINE
1 Operator Handle Grips
2Switch Lever Safety Lock Button
3Switch Levers - Squeeze - ON / Release - OFF
4Handle Release Lever (HD Models only)
5Handle Release Compression Lever (Standard Models only)
6Power Cord
7Operator Handle
8Cord Hook
WARNING!
This machine contains moving parts. To reduce the risk of injury,
always unplug the power cord before servicing.
(B)-INSTALLING THE BRUSH OR PAD
HOLDER
Alignthe lugswiththe correspondingslots inthebrush orpad holderandturn the
brush or pad holder counterclockwise to lock it in place. To remove brush/pad
holder, give it a quick, hard turn clockwise.
CAUTION!
Using the wrong brush or pad on this machine can damage the
floor or overload the motor.
OPERATION
1Unwrap the Power Cord and plug it into a properly grounded outlet.
2Liftuponthe HandleReleaseLever(4) orpullupon theHandleRelease
CompressionLever(5). MovetheOperatorHandledownwarduntilyour
arms are almost straight. Then let go of the Handle Release Lever (4)
or push down on the Handle Release Compression Lever (5) to lock it
in place.
3Lift up on the Operator Handle (7) until the brush (or pad) is flat against
the floor.
WARNING!
Be prepared to control the machine as soon as the motor starts.
Just a slight up or down movement of the Handle will make the
machine move from side to side. Raise the Handle to go right.
Lower the Handle to go left.
CAUTION!
Immediately start moving the machine back and forth. Keep the
machine moving while the motor is running to avoid damage to
the floor or carpet.
4Hold one of the Operator Hand Grips firmly, push the Safety Lock
Button (2) and then compress the Switch Levers (3) to start the motor.
NOTE: When the Switch Levers (3) are released, the machine shuts
off immediately.
NOTE: Whenspraybuffing,checkthepadevery15minutesfordirtand
wax build-up. If the pad is dirty, turn it over to expose the clean side or
install a clean pad.
AFTER USE
1Place the Handle in the upright position and unplug the Power Cord.
WrapthecordaroundtheOperatorHandleGrips(1)andtheCordHook
(8).
2Remove the pad holder or brush from the machine. Clean the pad or
brush and hang it up to dry. Allow buffing pads to dry completely before
using again.
Storebrushesandpadholdersseparatefromthe machine.Neverstore
the machine with the pad holder or brush on the machine.
3Wipe the entire machine with a clean, damp cloth. Wipe the underside
of the brush housing after wet use.
4Inspect the entire machine and all accessories for damage. Perform
any required maintenance or repairs before storage.
5Store the machine in a clean, dry place with the Handle locked in the
upright position.
TROUBLESHOOTING
SWIRLS ON THE FLOOR AFTER SCRUBBING
•Floor not clean.
•Incorrect solution.
• Area not properly swept - debris in pad or brush.
•Improper pad or brush for the job.
•Moving the machine too fast.
SWIRLS ON THE FLOOR AFTER DRY BUFF-
ING
•Moving the machine too fast.
•Floor finish too soft.
• Area not properly swept - debris in pad or brush.
•Improper pad or brush for the job.
CIRCLES ON THE FLOOR
•Machine standing still while the brush or pad is running.
FLOOR FINISH REMOVED
•Improper pad... too aggressive.
•Solution too strong.
MACHINE WOBBLES DURING OPERATION
•Defective pad... one side is more dense than the other.
•Machine left sitting on brush or pad for extended period of time causing
bristles or pad to “take a set”.
• Pad not “seated” properly into pad holder bristles.
•Warped block on brush or padholder - replace.
MACHINE DOES NOT RUN
•Check plug for proper connection - on machine and at wall outlet.
•Check building circuit breaker.
•Call for service.
revised 7/02