floorex Beaver 250 Troubleshooting guide

Beaver 250
Safety and Operators Manual
&
Parts Listing
25-05-11
CAUTION: Read the instruction manual before using the appliance.
Effective Date 11-11-10

Beaver 250
1800 356 673 1. 1800 - FLOOREX
Notes
Machine Purchased:
Owner:

Beaver 250
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Table of Contents
Notes 1
Specifications 3
Safety instructions 4
Safety instructions 5
Electrical safety 6
Operating instructions 7
Operating instructions 8
Operating instructions 9
Floor Take-up Procedure. 10
Floor Take-up Procedure. 11
Problem solving 12
Parts Diagram Main 13
Parts List Main 14
Parts Diagram Handle 15
Parts List Handle 16
Wiring Diagram 17
This machine is designed to operate with the
wheels in contact with the floor at all times.
Do not operate with the wheels off the floor.

Beaver 250
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Specifications
Beaver 250
Weight
91kg
Dimensions
524 x 858 x 1114 (width x Height x Length)
Rated Voltage
240 Volt 50 Hz
Rated Watts
1500W
Max Blade Width
250mm

Beaver 250
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Safety instructions
1. Read and understand the instructions on the machine and in this manual
and engine manual (if applicable). Different models may have different
parts and controls.
2. Equipment should only be operated by trained personnel, in good
physical condition and mental health (not fatigued). The operator and
maintenance personnel must physically be able to handle the bulk weight
and power of this machine.
3. This is a one person machine. Maintain a safe operating distance to other
personnel. Remember „one machine, one operator‟.
4. This equipment is intended for commercial use.
5. For the operators‟ safety and the safety of others, always keep all guards
and shrouds in place.
6. Never start or run machine when unattended.
7. This machine is intended for use on horizontal floor surfaces only.
8. Never start or run machine with the handle folded.
9. Do not lend or rent machine without the operating instructions for the
machine (and the engine, if applicable).
10. Wear clothing suitable for the job and for the work place including, safety
shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, non-fogging vented safety goggles,
and dust mask suitable for dust and Safety Gloves when changing Blades
and accessories.
11. Keep body parts or any loose clothing away from moving parts. Failure to
comply could result in bodily injury.

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Safety instructions
12. Do not modify machine in any way. Only use genuine BEAVER 250 parts
and accessories.
13. Repairs should be performed by qualified persons only.
14. Ensure parts have stopped moving and disconnect power or spark plug
when servicing or changing blades or accessories.
15. Never operate machine in rain or if heavy moisture is present.
16. Petrol is extremely flammable and poisonous. Petrol should only be
dispensed in well ventilated areas, and only when engine is cool.
17. WARNING! POISONOUS EXHAUST GASES. Do not operate petrol
powered equipment without adequate ventilation. Carbon monoxide is
and invisible odorless gas that can harm or can kill you.
18. Do not operate BEAVER 250 with any covers or doors removed or open.
19. The BEAVER 250 can produce sound pressure levels greater than 85db.
The operator must wear approved safety ear protection.
20. Do not allow the supply cord to come in contact with the cutting
blade/head or other moving parts of this machine.

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Electrical safety
1. All electrical maintenance and repairs to be carried out by qualified
persons only.
2. CAUTION - Line terminals may be alive when main switch is in the “OFF”
position. Disconnect all power at source before performing any
maintenance or repairs.
3. WARNING - DO NOT operate the machine with any electrical panels open.
4. WARNING - The BEAVER 250 has an overload switch and it will trip when
under excessive load and will not allow the machine to be switched on if it
is overloaded. (Overload will need to be reset and only will allow it when
safe to do so). Continuing to use the BEAVER 250 when constant tripping
occurs, VOIDS THE WARRANTY!
5. Never operate machine in the rain or if heavy moisture is present.
6. The overload is there to protect you and the machine from harm. DO NOT
alter or adjust the over load in any way. If it is faulty, only replace with
original part that is identical to the faulty one.
7. Never bypass over current devices in this machine.
8. Never connect or disconnect power cables when the machine is on or with
voltage present or while under load.
9. Disconnect all power connections and observe lock out / tag out
procedures before attempting to carry out any maintenance or repair on
any equipment.
10. Avoid any contact with any rotating parts or driven parts.
11. Never use equipment that has not been tested and tagged (including
cords).
12. Before connecting the machine to power, check the condition of all power
leads and cables on, or used in conjunction with the machine. DO NOT
USE them if there are any fault(s) cuts; wear marks, Bare wires out of
plugs or sockets, etc. Get qualified persons to repair and re-tag it as
required by regulations in your country.
13. Do not operate BEAVER 250 with any covers or doors removed or open.

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Operating instructions
1. Wear clothes suitable for the job and for the work place including, safety
shoes, hard hat, hearing protection, non-fogging vented safety goggles,
and dust respirator suitable for dust and dust mask suitable for dust and
Safety Gloves when changing Blades and accessories.
2. WARNING! POISONOUS EXHAUST GASES. Do not operate petrol
powered equipment without adequate ventilation. Carbon monoxide is an
invisible odorless gas that can harm or can kill you.
3. Be sure all equipment is tested and tagged prior to use on any job.
4. Inspect entire area in which the machine will operate and remove any
bolts or concrete nails etc. that could damage the tooling or machine and
which could cause a hazardous situation.
5. Ensure there are no obstacles or existing structures that could present a
hazard to the operator. If so, take necessary action to eliminate the
hazard.
6. Disconnect the power lead from the Beaver 250 before changing blades or
accessories. Failure to comply could result in bodily injury.
7. Fold handle to the operating mode (see operating mode on following
page) and lock in place using the locking levers, then tilt machine back so
handle is resting on the floor. (See “Blade Removal Mode” on the
following page)
8. The blade is removed by undoing the four M12 socket head cap screws
located underneath the blade clamp.
9. Install appropriate tooling into the machine. Only use genuine BEAVER
250 tooling. Failure to comply could result in bodily injury.
10. See “Tooling Uses and Applications” section for more detail on different
tooling and the application to use that tooling.
11. Tilt the machine back onto the blade.

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Operating instructions

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Operating instructions
12. The beaver 250 has axle height adjustment to adjust the angle of attack.
Set the axle height at the lowest position before each job and move up
only if the machine repeatedly rises over the material being removed.
13. Connect machine to suitable power outlet. Only use a power lead suitable
for high current use (preferably 1.5 mm² cable), no longer than 20 meters.
14. If no power is available within the specified distance, have a qualified
person install a suitable power outlet closer to your work. Alternatively
use 2.5mm² cable for up to 50 meters.
15. Keep machine clear of drainage pits and grates or any such hazard.
Failure to comply could result in bodily injury and or could damage the
machine or property.
16. Ensure machine is on a level surface and handle is not folded (see
operation mode on the previous page).
17. Hold the handles firmly and switch the machine on by moving the switch
to the “ON” position.
18. If the over load trips it indicates a problem. (Undersize power lead or poor
power to GPO outlet). Refer above for recommendations on power leads.
Rectify the problem before continuing. Continuing to use the BEAVER 250
when constant tripping occurs, VOIDS THE WARRANTY!
19. This machine is designed to operate with the wheels in contact with the
floor at all times. Do not operate with wheels off the floor.
20. Do not attempt to make any adjustments while the machine is in
operation. Any adjustments must only be performed when machine is
stopped and power disconnected.

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Floor Take-up Procedure.
1. Create strip to start from across the room
2. Working From the starting strip remove strips leaving 100- 150mm of
material between each strip
3. Work the other side of the starting strip to the other end of the room.

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Floor Take-up Procedure.
1. Use a full width blade to remove the remaining material

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2.
Problem solving
PROBLEM
CAUSE
REMEDY
WHAT IS IT
DOING?
Machine will
not start / run.
No power is present at
cable end.
Check power is present with
another tool.
Using another tool
confirms power is present
Power lead is too small
in capacity or too long.
Upgrade the power lead to
1.5mm² (20meters) max or
2.5mm² (50 meters max).
The long / small capacity
cable is too restrictive and
can‟t allow enough power
through for the machine to
start / run properly.
Machine is
jumping up
over the
material being
removed.
Incorrect angle of
attack
Adjust the axle height up
one hole at a time.
Increases the angle of
attack making the blade
stay against the floor on
each stroke
Incorrect blade used
Try turning the blade upside
down
Often the blade has a
single bevel on it and
doing this changes the
cutting angle on the blade
Use a different blade type
Blades come in different
thickness for different jobs
The material
being removed
comes up in big
sheets making
removal
difficult to
manage
No carpet blade is
installed
Use a blade designed for
carpet.
Carpet blades have a
cutter on each side of the
blade cutting the material
into strips as it goes
coiling up in front of the
machine as you go.
Material take-up
is very slow
The machine has
limited power and
cannot remove the
material in one pass
Use a narrow blade and
remove strips in the
material leaving100m of
material on the floor after
each strip. Come back and
remove the 100 mm strips
later with a full size blade.
A narrow blade transfers
the same energy of the
Beaver 250 onto a small
area making removal
easier. Taking up 100mm
wide strips of material is
easier than removing all
material in one pass.

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Parts Diagram Main

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Parts List Main

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Parts Diagram Handle

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Parts List Handle

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Wiring Diagram
(When Fitted)

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