BETCO FOREMAN 17DS Product manual

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CREWMAN
CREWMAN™
17HD
17HD
CREWMAN
CREWMAN™
20HD
20HD
FOREMAN
FOREMAN®
17HD
17HD
FOREMAN
FOREMAN®
20HD
20HD
FOREMAN
FOREMAN®
17DS
17DS
FOREMAN
FOREMAN®
20DS
20DS
E83009-00
E83010-00
17”, 20"
Floor
Machines
Operator and Parts
Manual
1001 Brown Avenue • Toledo, Ohio 43607-0127
Customer Service: 888-GO-BETCO • Fax: [phone] • Technical Service: 877-856-5954 • www.betco.com
E85028-00
E85021-00
E83013-00
E83014-00

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Specifications
Length – 24.25 in.
Width – 20. in.
Height – 48 in.
Weight – 85.5 Lbs.
Speed 175 Std, Two Speed 185/330
Pad Diameter 17 or 20 in. Drivers 16” & 19”
Drive motor – 1.5 HP, 120v, 12A, 60 Hz
-1 HP, 120v, 12A, 60 Hz
Two Speed – 1.5 HP, 12 A, 60 Hz
Cord – 14-3 ST, 50 ft.
Hour meter – 0.1 hr resolution
Safety
Read and understand the manual
before operating this machine.
Do not operate in explosive areas or use near
flammable liquids or gases or dust.
Attach only to properly grounded outlet.
Do not expose to rain, store indoors.
Do not operate the machine with a damaged
cord or plug.
Do not block or disconnect the safety lever.
Do not leave the machine plugged in while
unattended.
Unplug the machine before servicing.
Do not put fingers under the pad or pad holder.
Unplug the machine before installing or
removing the pad.
Use only with Suitable Pads or Brushes.
Operating Instructions
Check machine for damage to cord or plug.
Use suitable pads or brushes.
To install or change the pad:
1. Unplug the machine.
2. Tip the machine back on the wheels.
3. Install brush or pad driver.
4. Center the pad on the pad driver.
To operate the machine:
1. Plug into a grounded outlet.
2. Release the handle and lower it.
3. The handle should be locked into a
comfortable position for the operator.
4. Press the safety lever and squeeze the
trigger to start the machine.
5. Do not operate in one place as damage to
the floor or finish could result.
6. Do not operate the machine with the handle
in the upright position.
7. Remove the pad after every use.
8. Store the machine with the pad or brush
removed.
9. Use only new or clean pads and reverse
them as needed.
Maintenance
To maintain appearance – wipe the machine
with a damp cloth after use.
Warning – Unplug the machine before
servicing
This machine is equipped with an hour meter
to signal maintenance intervals of 250 hours. It
will begin flashing at 245 hrs and stop at 255
hrs to signal the operator to check the
following:
1. Check the motor brushes for wear or
excessive arcing on the two speed
machine.
2. Check the cord and electrical system.
3. Check the safety lockout on the trigger.
4. Check the wheels.

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Motor Motor
Micro
Switch
Micro
Switch
Rocker
Switch
Spd
Cntrl
Power Cord
Power Cord
Handle Cord Handle Cord
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Green
Two Speed Machines
Standard Machines
ELECTRICAL
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INSIDE
TUBE
INSIDE
TUBE
THESE
PARTS
INSIDE
TUBE
INSIDE
BASE
INSIDE
CORD
HOOK
INSIDE
HANDLE
CAM
LOCK
HANDLE PARTS
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40
41
42
ROD THROUGH BASE

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HANDLE PARTS
NOTE:
DUAL SPEED FLOOR MACHINE HAS ALL
PARTS LISTED.
SINGLE SPEED MACHINE DOES NOT HAVE
PARTS 40, 41, AND 42.
1 E83523 NYLON CABLE TIE 2
2 E83132 CORD, HANDLE, 14-3 1
3 E83789 NUT, ELECTRICAL CONDUIT, 1/2” 1
4 E83790 CORD, 50 FEET, 14-3 ST 1
5 E83496 STRAIN RELIEF FOR REPLACEMENT 1
6 E81064 BOLT, HEX, 1/4-20 x 3/4” 2
7 E83520 NUT, NYLOCK, 1/4-20” 2
8 E83127 GRIP 2
9 E83427 SCREW, PHILLIPS, No. 6 x 1” 2
10 E83426 SCREW, PHILLIPS, 1/4-20 x 1.75” 4
11 E83130 SPRING 1
12 E83270 CLIP, SPRING 1
13 E85032 SWITCH 1
14 E83129 SAFETY LOCK 1
15 E82752 TRIGGER, SWITCH 1
16 E82751 COVER, SWITCH BOX 1
17 E83125 SWITCH BOX, HANDLE, DUAL SPEED 1
18 E81105 PLATE, SWITCH 1
19 E83451 HANDLE TUBE, 7/8 x 16” 1
20 E81065 BOLT, HEX, 1/4-20 x 1-3/4, GRADE 5 1
21 E81070 NUT, NYLOCK, 1/4-20” 1
22 E83519 GROMMET, .375 ID 1
23 E83137 CORD HOOK 1
24 E83133 BOLT, ADJUSTABLE, CAM, 5/16-18” 1
25 E83135 OVAL WASHER 1
26 E83266 PIN, .25 x .75” 1
27 E83268 CAP, PUSH, .25” 1
28 E83133 HANDLE, CAM LOCK 1
29 E81379 WASHER, SPRING, 3/8” 1
30 E81063 NUT, NYLOK, 5/16-18” 2
31 E83145 WASHER, NYLON 5
32 E81077 BOLT, SHOULDER, 3/8 x 1” 1
33 E83133 WASHER, SPRING, 1/4” 1
34 E83269 WASHER, SPRING, 1/2” 1
35 E83143 CAPS, AXLE, 0.5 2
36 E82717 HANDLE ATTACHMENT, WELDED T 1
37 E83136 BRACKET, FLAT, HANDLE 1
38 E83711 HANDLE TUBE 1
39 E83452 AXLE, 1/2 x 12.375 1
40 E83662 SPEED CONTROL, DUAL SPEED MACHINE 1
41 E83652 HEAT SINK ROD 1
42 E83608 SWITCH, ROCKER, 2 SPEED 1
Not Shown PE50061 Cam Lock Assembly 1
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