Clarke 560 B User manual

Operator's
Manual
Model
560 B
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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this
book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine
couldresultininjurytoyouortootherpersonnel;damagetothemachineortootherpropertycouldoccur
aswell. Youmusthavetrainingintheoperationofthismachinebeforeusingit. If youroperator(s)cannot
read this manual, have it explained fully before attempting to operate this machine.
Si Ud. o sus operadores no pueden leer el Inglés, se hagan explicar este manual completamente antes
de tratar el manejo o servicio de esta máquina.
All directions given in this book are as seen from the operator’s position at the rear of the machine.
For new books write to: Clarke®, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Form No. 999836 1/07 Clarke®Printed in the U.S.A.

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Table of Contents
OperatorSafetyInstructions ..........................................................................................................3
How To Prepare The Machine For Operation .................................................................................4
HowToAssembletheHandle ............................................................................................4
HowToInstalltheDustBag...............................................................................................4
HowToInstall the Paper FilterBag ...................................................................................5
HowToStarttheMachine .................................................................................................5
HowToChangetheBrushSegments................................................................................5
Instructions for Connection to the Power Supply and the Electrical Ground...................................6
Maintenance ..................................................................................................................................7
AssemblyDrawing .........................................................................................................................8
PartsList........................................................................................................................................9

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OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING AVERTISSEMENT ADVERTENCIA
DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in
severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result
in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could
occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found in
your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result in
damage to the machine or to other property. Read and observe all
CAUTION statements found in our Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
DANGER: Failure to read the Owner's Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or
maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to
other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s)cannotreadEnglish,havethismanualexplainedfullybeforeattempting
to operate this machine.
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in injury
or property damage. Do not operate this machine until it is completely assembled.
Inspect the machine carefully before operation.
DANGER: Machines can cause a fire when operated near flammable materials and vapors.
Do not use this machine with or in areas near flammable fluids, fuels, grain dust,
solvents,thinners,vaporsorotherflammablematerials.Thismachineisnot
suitable for picking up hazardous dust.
WARNING: Toprevent electrical shock, always removethe electrical plug from theelectrical 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 brush or accessories and before leaving the machine.
WARNING: Maintenance and repairs performed by unauthorized personnel could result in damage
or injury. Maintenance and repairs must be performed by authorized Clarke Technology
personnelonly.
WARNING: Any alterations or modifications of this machine could result in damage to the machine
or injury to the operator or other bystanders. Alterations or modifications not authorized
by the manufacturer voids any and all warranties and liabilities.
WARNING: To prevent electrical shock, do not use this machine on wet surfaces. Electrical compo-
nents of this machine can "short-out" if exposed to water or moisture. Keep the electri-
cal components of the machine dry. Protect the machine from rain. For storage, keep
the machine in a dry building. Always clean the machine with a clean dry cloth.
WARNING: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the brush touch the power cord when
the machine is running. Always lift the cord over the machine.
WARNING: Operatinga machine without observingalllabelsandinstructionalinformationcould
result in injury or damage. Read all machine labels before attempting to operate. Make
sure all of the labels and instructional information are attached or fastened to the ma-
chine. Get replacement labels and decals from your distributor.
CAUTION: Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or dam-
age. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. Do not ride on this machine.

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HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR
OPERATION
Toassemblethehandledothefollowing:
1. Connectthehandle sections togetherwith two
hexagonscrews(seefigure1).
2. Fasten the handle into the housing with a locking
screw(seefigure2).
To install the dust bag follow this procedure:
1. Loosen the knobs ( see figure 3, #1) at the rear
openingofthehousing.
2. Slidethe bagadaptoropening(seefigure3,#2) up
andaroundtheknobs.
3. Tightentheknobs.
4. Fasten the dust bag to the clip on the handle (see
figure4.)
Figure1
Figure2
Figure3
Figure4
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HOW TO PREPARE THE MACHINE FOR
OPERATION
Toinstall the paper filter bag, follow this procedure:
1. Pushtherubbercollaropeningaroundthe
connectorsocket (see figure 5.)
2. Close the cloth dust bag.
3. Slidetheclamp over thefolded edge ofthe dust
bag. Make sure the paper bag is included (see
figure6.)
Tostart themachine, do the following:
1. Steponthereleaselever.
2. Lowerthehandle(seefigure7.)
Whenthe brushbristles become worn, replace the
brush segments. To change the brush segments,
followthisprocedure:
1. Turnthelevers (figure 8,#1), that holdthe plate, to
the left.
2. Removethenozzleplate(figure8,#2).
3. Removethebrushroller(figure8,#3).
4. Removethefourscrewsfromeachhalf(figure8,
#4).
5. Install the new brush sections.
Figure5
Figure6
Figure7
Figure8
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This machine must be connected to the electrical
ground to protect the operator from electric shock. The
machinehasanapprovedpowercordwiththreeconduc-
tors and a plug with three terminals. Connect the plug
to a receptacle that has three holes and is connected to
theelectricalground. Thegreen(orgreenandyellow)
conductor in the cord is the ground wire. Never connect
this wire to any terminal other than the ground pin
terminal.
This machine uses a 110 to 120 volts AC 60 cycle
electrical circuit. Make sure you have the correct
frequencyandvoltagebeforeconnectingthepowercord
to an outlet. The machine has a plug as shown in
Figure 9(A). If a receptacle connected to the electrical
ground(A) is notavailable, use anadapter as shownin
Figure9(C). This adapter must be connectedas shown
in Figure 9(B) to an electrical ground in the electrical
outlet. Make sure you use a plate screw and the
groundtab tofastentheadapter.
WARNING: Always use this machine with an
AC three-conductor electrical
system connected to the electri-
cal ground. Replace any worn,
cut or damaged cords. Replace
any damaged plugs, receptacles
or connector bodies.
WARNING: For maximum protection against
electric shock, use an electrical
circuit interrupter. Get this
device from your electrical
supplier.
WARNING: Do not cut, remove or break the
ground terminal. Do not try to fit
a three terminal plug into a
receptacle or connector body
that does not fit the plug. If the
receptacle or connector body
does not fit the plug, see your
authorized dealer to get an
authorized person to make the
connection.
WARNING: Do not move the machine over
an electrical cord. Always lift
the cord over the machine.
EXTENSIONCORDS
Useonlyanapprovedextensioncordwiththreeconduc-
tors, a plug with three terminals and a connector body
with three holes. This machine has a power cord with
wire size 18 AWG (AWG means American Wire
Gauge).
WARNING: If you use an extension cord,
use an extension cord with
minimum wire size 16 AWG.
INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTION TO
THE POWER SUPPLY AND THE
ELECTRICAL GROUND
Figure9
Plate Screw
Outlet must be
connected to the
electrical ground
(B)
(A)
GroundPin
Ground Tab
Adapter (C)
NOTE: Do not use adapters shown in figures B and C
in Canada.

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This section describes the procedures that must be done
by a person authorized to do maintenance.
Maintenance of the Motor
This machine uses a universal motor that has a commuta-
tor and carbon brushes. The commutator and carbon
brushes must be checked after every 6 months or every
600 hours of operation, which ever comes first.
WARNING: Electrical inspections must be made
by a person authorized to do
maintenance. Electrical repairs
must be made by a person autho-
rized to make electrical repairs.
WARNING: To prevent electric shock, always
remove the electrical plug from the
electrical outlet before doing any
repairs or maintenance to this
machine.
How to Check the Commutator and the Carbon Brushes
To check the commutator and the carbon brushes, follow
this procedure:
1. Remove the screws that hold the motor cover and
remove the cover.
2. Remove the spring clips that hold the top of the
vacuum motor and remove the top of the vacuum
motor.
3. Inspect the commutator. Take the machine to an
authorized repair location if you see any of the following
conditions.
a. Small holes in the surface of the commutator.
See figure 10A.
b. Uneven color - Look for an even dark brown color.
Clean areas or very dark areas indicate a problem.
See figure 10B.
c. High mica - The mica insulation must be lower
than the commutator bars. See figure 10C.
4. Remove the carbon brush assemblies and check the
carbon brushes. Replace both carbon brush assem-
blies if either carbon brush is shorter that 1 cm (3/8
inch). If either brush is shorter than 13 mm (1/2 inch),
order replacement brushes. Be ready to replace both
carbon brushes earlier than the normal inspection
time.
5. Install the top of the motor, the motor cover, and the
fasteners.
WARNING: The machine must be tested for
electrical safety after electrical
repairs are made.
NOTE: For the best operation, have the machine checked
by an authorized repair person every 12 months. For
safe operation and longer life of your machine, use only
genuine Clarke Technology replacement parts.
MAINTENANCE
Figure10

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Clarke®
Model 560B
Assembly Drawing 1/07

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1 30037A Cover 1
2 51600A Bumper 1
3 920688 Nut, Plastic 1
4 56205A Nut, M7 Left 1
5 87608A Washer 1
6 54711A Impeller 1
7 964037 Screw 4
808351A Washer 1
9 51910A Clamp, Strap 2
10 52958A Chamber, Fan 1
11 57878A Mount, Rubber 2
12 961025 Screw, Wing 2
13 964007 Screw, 6 x 12 2
14 980607 Washer 8
15 54801A Housing, Blower 1
16 58008A Screw, 4 x 8 2
17 980603 Washer 2
18 667201 Retainer 1
19 54304A Gasket 1
20 912311 Switch 1
21 964048 Screw, 4 x 18 2
22 664807 Insulation, Switch 1
23 54802A Plate, Bottom 1
24 54379A Gasket 1
25 56806A Plate, Sealing 1
26 53010A Ring Retainer 1
27 980933 Washer 1
28 961021 Screw 1
29 54302A Gasket 1
30 666612 Nozzle Plate 1
31 980935 Washer Spring 2
32 662004 Lever 2
3308352A Screw, M6 x 16 mm 2
34 42217A Power Cord 1
35 964006 Screw, 3 x 16 4
36 912313 Terminal Block 1
37 54701A Insulation 1
38 57318A Strain Relief 1
39 57303A Rivet, Plastic 1
40 58601A Spring 1
41 924003 Nut M6 1
42 56808A Foot Pedal 1
NOTE: indicates a change has been made since the last
publication of this manual.
Ref.
No. Description
Part No. Part No.
Ref.
No.
No.
Req’d.No.
Req’d.
Description
43 56807A Foot Plate 1
44 56810A Roll Pin 1
45 56809B Pivot, Handle 1
46 961022 Screw 1
4740976A Strain Relief 1
48 44708B Motor 1
49 50295A Carbon Brush 2
50 662005 Clamp 1
51 53167A Insulating Disc 1
52 58327A Shaft, Belt 1
54 59905A Wheel 4
55 61697A Axle 4
56 51924A Clip, Locking 4
57 52704A Cover, Hinged 1
58 661507 Cap, Brush End 1
59 663602 Thread, Guard 1
60 902648 Bearing 2
63 53787A Brush Assembly 1
64 663703 Handle Grip 1
65 663906 Handle Tube, Upp 1
66 664506 Cable Guide 1
67 924004 Nut M5 2
68 664507 Cable Guide 1
69 662104 Bag Clip 1
70 964004 Screw, 5 x 16 2
71 668310 Spring 1
72 964062 Screw, 8 x 25 2
73 662411 Connector 1
74 662412 Connector 1
75 662001 Dustbag Clip 1
76 660603 Paper Filter Bag 1
77 662801 Elbow 1
78 664102 Hose 1
79 663909 Handle Tube Low 1
80 660609 Cloth Filter Bag 1
81 663409 Gasket 1
82 660201 Adaptor 1
83 903404 Belt 1
84 54803A Housing Asm. 1
8508353A Spacer 2
8608354A Screw, M3 x 13 1
CAUTION: Repairs by qualified personnel only.
PRECAUTION: Reparations par personnel specialize seulement.
PRECAUTUION: Unicamente personal calificado deberian hacer reparaciones.
Clarke®
Model560B
Parts List 1/07

NOTES

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Clarke®WARRANTY
This Clarke Technology Industrial/Commercial Floor Product is warranted to be free from defects in materi-
als and workmanship under normal use and service for a period of one year from the date of purchase, when
operated and maintained in accordance with Clarke Technology's Maintenance and Operations instructions.
This warranty is extended only to the original purchaser for use of the product. It does not cover normal wear
parts such as electrical cable, rubber parts, hoses and motor brushes.
If difficulty develops with the product, you should:
(a). Contact the nearest authorized Clarke Technology repair location or contact the Clarke Technology Service
Operations Department, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764, for the nearest authorized Clarke Tech-
nology repair location. Only these locations are authorized to make repairs to the product under this warranty.
(b). Return the product to the nearest Clarke Technology repair location. Transportation charges to and from the
repair location must be prepaid by the purchaser.
(c). Clarke Technology will repair the product and or replace any defective parts without charge within a reason-
able time after receipt of the product.
Clarke Technology's liability under this warranty is limited to repair of the product and/or replacement of parts
and is given to purchaser in lieu of all other remedies, including INCIDENTAL AND CONSEQUENTIAL DAM-
AGES.
THERE ARE NO EXPRESS WARRANTIES OTHER THAN THOSE SPECIFIED HEREIN. THERE ARE NO
WARRANTIES WHICH EXTEND BEYOND THE DESCRIPTION OF THE FACE HEREOF. NO WARRANTIES,
INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTY OF MECHANTABILITY, SHALL BE IMPLIED. A warranty
registration card is provided with your Clarke Technology product. Return the card to assist Clarke Technology in
providing the performance you expect from your new floor machine.
Clarke, 2100 Highway 265, Springdale, Arkansas 72764.
Clarke reserves the right to make
changes or improvements to its machine without notice.
Always use genuine Clarke parts for repair.
CLARKETECHNOLOGY
2100 Highway 265
Springdale, Arkansas, 72764