Ewbank FP160 Guide

Care and Use Guide
Customer Services, Ewbank Products Ltd, Billington Road, Burnley
Lancashire, BB11 5ED.
Tel: [phone]
www.ewbank.co.uk
Floor Polisher
Model FP 60

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Pack Contents:
1 - Scrubbing, polisher and waxing head
2 - Handle assembly
3 - Polishing pads blue) EB0129
4 - Scouring pads white) EB0130
5 - Scrubbing brush plates EB0131
6 - Velcro backed plates EB0132
7 - Care and use guide
Read the care and use guide before using
the Ewbank®Floor Polisher and make sure
that…
• The cable is in perfect condition.
• All packaging materials are removed from the
product.
Thank you for purchasing your Floor Polisher,
we hope you enjoy using it.
Please read the manual carefully to get the most
out of your product.
Floor Polisher
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Safety Instructions - CAUTION
• Do not allow machine to run unattended at
any time.
• Close supervision is necessary when this
machine is used near children. Do not allow it
to be used as a toy.
• The machine is designed for household use
only, do not expose to rain.
• Whilst in use never turn the machine over.
Keep machine level during use.
• To provide continued protection against the
risk of electric shock, connect properly to an
earthed socket.
• Use only genuine manufacturerʼs parts.
• It is recommended that a RCD (residual
current device) rated at 30mA is fitted into the
mains supply socket for added protection
against electric shock.
• Do not immerse power cable, plug or
machine in water or any other liquid.
• Take extra care if operating machine in bare
feet or when wearing open toe shoes or
sandals.
• Do not operate with a damaged power cable,
keep feet and all parts of body away from the
rotating pads.
Use power cable clip on handle to keep
power cable clear of rotating pads.
• Do not pull or carry by power cable, or use
power cable as a handle, close door on power
cable or pull power cable around sharp edges
or corners. Keep power cable away from
heated surfaces.
• Unplug the polisher when not in use. Turn all
controls off before unplugging from electrical
outlet.
• Do not unplug by pulling on power cable.
Always grasp the plug, not the power cable.
ever handle plug or appliance with wet
hands.
• Store in a dry place. Do not expose machine
to freezing temperatures.
• This appliance is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities, or
lack of experience and knowledge, unless
they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by
a person responsible for their safety.
• Unplug after use and before cleaning.
• The Ewbank Floor Polisher is intended for
Domestic use and not Commercial use.
• Check pads for embedded grit or hard
material before using on floors or scratching
may occur.
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Assembling the Appliance
• Insert the handle into the aperture at the top
of the body aligning the notch on the tube with
the rear of the unit, and straighten the security
collar (Fig.1).
Chang ng the pads and plates on your
product
• Make sure appliance is not plugged in before
fitting pads.
• ote the orientation of the drive hubs (Fig.2).
• Place the required velcro plate or brush plate
over the hub and rotate until the shape lines
up (Fig.3).
• Press the plate down to clip into place (Fig.4).
• Always use two plates of the same type, i.e.
not 1 brush and 1 pad (Fig.5).
• Simply pull the plates off to remove and
change.
Adjust the he ght of the handle to su t your
he ght (F g.6).
Floor Polisher
(Fig.2)
(Fig.3)
(Fig.4)
(Fig.5)
(Fig.1)
(Fig.6)

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Us ng your floor pol sher on var ous floor
types
DO NOT USE ON CARPET
Take care not to slip over when polishing floors,
they can become very slippery in the process.
Only use dedicated floor products, other
inappropriate polishes and waxes may leave
the floor dangerously slippery.
Do not leave the product operating in one area
for a prolonged period of time as this may
damage your floor.
You may need a mop and bucket to clean and
prepare your hard floor, prior to polishing with
your floor polisher.
Clean ng hard floors w th heavy so l ng
• Use the brush heads to loosen dried on dirt.
• Take care not to scratch the floor if hard dirt
gets stuck to the brush heads.
Apply ng floor treatments
• Always read and follow manufacturerʼs
instructions for floor treatment products.
• Apply the treatment directly to the floor unless
instructions indicate otherwise.
T ps for pol sh ng wax on hard floors
• Once the wax polish has dried on the floor
use the blue buffing pads to polish.
• Keep the polishing head moving. Donʼt stop in
one place for a long time or it will spoil the
finish.
• Move at a speed of about 1 minute every 1m2
and follow the diagram for an even finish
(Fig.1).
• A glossy finish is not always possible; this
depends on the wax or polish used and the
type of floor. Sometimes several coats of wax
polish will help to get a glossy finish.
T ps for remov ng old pol sh
• Read and follow carefully the instructions for
your chosen floor polish remover.
• Use the white pads to scrub old polish from
the floor.
(approx. 1minute per metre square)
(Fig.1) 1m
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• Ensure that the scrubbing brushes are
attached to the product (see page 4).
• Turn the product on at the power outlet.
• With your foot securing the head of the
polisher on the floor, pull the handle towards
you and the product will start (Fig.1).
• Move the product slowly across the surface of
the floor to loosen and collect any debris.
• Collect large debris towards the centre of the
base unit to prevent it from being spread
across the floor.
• Once this is complete, please turn the
product off, before returning it to its upright
position.
Scrubbing /Cleaning the floor
(Fig.1)
2.
Pull back
to start
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Place foot
on base
Polishing the floor
• Clean floor thoroughly first before adding your
chosen floor wax polish.
• Allow to dry before buffing using blue
polishing pads.
• With your foot securing the head of the
polisher on the floor, pull the handle towards
you and the product will start (see Fig.1).
• If you are using a floor polishing wax or oil,
refer to the manufacturersʼ instructions when
using with the Ewbank Floor Polisher.
• Move the product slowly (approx. 1minute per
1m2) across the surface of the floor in the
pattern illustrated in (Fig.2).
• Do not leave the product operating in one
area for a prolonged period of time as this
may damage your floor.
(approx. 1minute per metre square)
(Fig.2)
Power Cable Storage
• The electrical power cable can be stored on
the rear of the product using the convenient
power cable storage hooks.
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Clean ng the floor pads
• All pads and floor attachments are washable.
• The brushes, polishing pads and scouring
pads can be washed under the tap with warm
soapy water.
• The polishing unit is not suitable for washing
in water, it must be wiped with a damp cloth.
•Smeary marks are made on floor when
pol sh ng.
- Has the polish/wax been allowed to dry.
- Does old polish/wax need to be removed?
•No gloss sheen s be ng produced.
- Floor wax level may need to be increased, try
another coat. Allow to dry and re-polish.
- However some types of floor do not produce
gloss finish.
•Scratches are made on the floor.
- Check for grit or dirt stuck to the pads or
wheels.
- Clean/replace pads or clean wheels.
•Floor s too sl ppery.
- Check the polish/wax is designed to be used
on floors. Floor wax should produce a glossy
but gripping finish.

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EB0235 4/02/11
Your Guarantee
This product is covered by a 12 month guarantee.
This does not cover normal wear and tear or abuse.
For guarantee purposes, please retain your original receipt as proof of purchase.
For spares, service and further information please contact;
Customer Services, Ewbank Products Ltd, Billington Road, Burnley, Lancashire, BB11 5ED
www.ewbank.co.uk
Made in China
Your attention is brought to new directives applicable to the disposal of this electrical
equipment,where in accordance with the legislation this product must not be disposed of
in your normal household waste. Instead it is your responsibility to dispose of this type of
waste by handing it over to special designated collection points for recovery and recycling.
This product is marked with a ‘Wheelie bin’ symbol with a cross on it to remind you of this
action. The objective of this directive is to help conserve resources and ensure that it is
recycled in a manner that protects human health and the environment. For more information
about where you can drop off your waste please contact your local authority, take back
facilities are free of charge.
INFORMATION ON THE DISPOSAL OF WASTE ELECTRICAL AND
ELECTRONIC EQUIPMENT KNOWN AS WEEE
This guarantee does not affect your statutory rights.
Please phone our helpline Tel: [phone] between 9am - 5.30pm Monday to Friday.
Techn cal Data
220-240V~50Hz
Rotational speed Approx. 2500 rpm.