Gazelle GZ1700 User manual

©2000
Amano Pioneer Eclipse Corporation
P.O. Box 909
Sparta, NC 28675
1-336-372-8080
1-800-367-3550
www.pioneer-eclipse.com
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Built in NC, USA
Operator’s Manual
Electric In-Line Burnisher
Failure to read and understand this manual
before operating this machine or performing service on
this machine may result in injury to the operator or
nearby personnel or result in damage to the machine
or nearby property. Each operator must be trained in
the operation of this machine before being allowed to
use it. Contact Amano Pioneer Eclipse Customer
Service at 1-800-367-3550 or 1-336-372-8080 or an
authorized Amano Pioneer Eclipse Distributor to
inquire about training or to request a replacement
manual.
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d'utilisation avant l'utilisation de cette machine ou
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proche ou peut endommagé la machine ou la propriété
proche. Chaque utilisateur doit être entraîné dans
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vous renseigner concernant l'entraînement ou pour
obtenir un autre manuel d'utilisation.
For Models:
GZ1700 GZ2000C
GZ1700C GZ2020E
GZ1720E GZ2020K
GZ2000

Record This Important Information
Date of Purchase
Purchased From
Address
City State Zip
Phone Contact
Machine Model
Machine Serial Number
Important Phone Numbers
Medical Emergency
Police
Fire Department

Performance:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ1720E: 12,750 sq ft/hr
(1,170 m2)
GZ2000, GZ2000C, GZ2020E, GZ2020K:
15,000 sq ft/hr (1,380 m2)
Motor:
2,156 Watt
Filter:
Cloth filter, 210 sq in (1,355 cm2) surface area
Power:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ2000, GZ2000C:
AC110V, 60HZ, 15A
GZ1720E, GZ2020E, GZ2020K:
AC230V, 50HZ, 9A
Electrical Consumption:
1,725 Watt
Electrical Cord Length:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ2000, GZ2000C:
49.2 ft (15 m)
GZ1720E, GZ2020E, GZ2020K: 75 ft (22,9 m)
Pad Size/Buffing Width:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ1720E: 17 in (43,2 cm)
GZ2000, GZ2000C, GZ2020E, GZ2020K:
20 in (50,8 cm)
Pad Speed:
GZ1700, GZ2000, GZ2020K: 2000 rpm
GZ1700C, GZ2000C: 1750 rpm
GZ1720E, GZ2020E: 1667 rpm
Width:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ1720E: 19.5 in (49,5 cm)
GZ2000, GZ2000C, GZ2020E, GZ2020K:
22.3 in (56,6 cm)
Length:
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ1720E: 29.0 in (73,7 cm)
GZ2000, GZ2000C, GZ2020E, GZ2020K:
33.5 in (85,0 cm)
Height:
46 in (116,8 cm)
Weight (Mass):
GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ1720E: 110 lb (49,9 kg)
GZ2000, GZ2000C: 131 lb (59,4 kg)
GZ2020E, GZ2020K: 124.8 lb (56,6 kg)
Sound Level:
less than 76 dB(A)
Vibration at Handle:
Does not exceed .5 m/s2
Specifications

Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
Uncrating . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Moving the Unit . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Installing the Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .1
Removing the Pad . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .2
Machine Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Adjusting the Pad Pressure . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .3
Resetting the Circuit Breaker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Dust Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Repacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .4
Safety Guidelines . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Machine Care
Cleaning the Machine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Pad Care . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Routine Machine Inspection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Replacing the Dust Skirt . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7
Machine Drawings and Parts Lists
Machine Diagram . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Wiring Diagram: GZ1700, GZ1700C, GZ2000, GZ2000C . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10
Wiring Diagram, GZ1720E, GZ2020E, GZ2020K . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11
Belt Drive and Dust Collection . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .12
Handle and Motor Cover . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .16
Warranty
Contents

1
Uncrating
The Gazelle comes packed in a carton box designed
to protect and hold the machine in place during
shipment.
1. Inspect shipping carton for damage!
If carton has been damaged, note on shipping
bill before signing.
2. Place carton box carefully on floor, remove staples
and pull machine out of the box.
3. Check entire machine for damage.
If machine is damaged, file a claim with the
freight carrier immediately!
4. The Gazelle is equipped with a folding handle and
is packaged with the handle in the folded position
(Figure 1). Unfold the handle by lifting it to the
upright position and latching (Figure 2). The latch
can be adjusted for tightness.
Moving the Unit
1. Lock the handle in its upright position.
2. Holding the handle, lift the front of the pad motor
section off the floor (Figure 3).
3. Use the rear (small) wheels to move the unit
(Figure 4). When moving the machine to a higher
level floor, use the rear wheels and pull the unit
backwards instead.
Installing the pad
The Gazelle comes with a pad already installed.
Amano Pioneer Eclipse pads are recommended.
CAUTION! Never operate the machine without a
pad installed!
1. Make sure the power cord is disconnected from
the power source. DO NOT install pad when the
unit is connected to the power source.
2. Place the handle perpendicular to the floor
(Figure 5). The handle and pad motor section are
locked in place.
3. Lay the unit on the floor (Figure 6).
4. Align the center hole of the pad with the pad guide
on the pad holder (Figure 7).
5. Insert the pad retainer through the hole on the pad
and rotate clockwise two or three turns until pad is
loosely retained (Figure 8).
6. Turn the pad lightly to make
sure it rotates evenly
(Figure 9). If the pad is
uneven, its vibration will
cause damage to the
seal skirt.
7. Always adjust the pad
pressure to the lowest
position when a new pad is installed. Allow a
minimum of five minutes of burnishing time to
break in the pad before adjusting the pad pressure
to a higher setting. Failure to allow the pad time to
break in can result in tripping of the machine
and/or the site circuit breaker.
Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
Figure 1 Figure 2
Figure 3
Figure 4
Figure 5 Figure 6
Figure 7 Figure 8 Figure 9

Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
2
8. Holding the pad secure with
one hand, tighten the pad
retainer by turning it clockwise
(Figure 10).
9. Lift the unit to its standing
position. DO NOT allow the
machine to fall to the floor.
Removing the pad
1. Holding the pad secure with one hand, turn the pad
retainer counter-clockwise and remove (Figure 11).
2. Detach the pad from the pad holder (Figure 12).
Machine Operation
1. Unwrap the electrical cord from the cord hooks.
Check to make sure a pad is installed.
2. Secure the power cord before connecting to a
GROUNDED wall receptacle.
• Form a loop in the power cord and pass up
through the top of the cord holder (Figure 14).
• Bring the loop over the cord holder, and pull to
tighten (Figure 15).
CAUTION! Always secure cord.
Be careful not to trip over
the electrical cord.
• Insert the plug into a
GROUNDED electrical wall
outlet or receptacle
(Figure 16).
This is a commercial electric burnisher, use only on
a dedicated circuit. Do not use on circuits with other
electrical equipment. The minimum amperage of the
site electrical breakers should be as follows:
GZ1700/GZ2000- 20A, GZ1700C/GZ2000C - 15A,
GZ1720E/GZ2020E/GZ2020K - 10A.
Use only the extension cord supplied with the
burnisher. Do not use more than one extension
cord. The total length of the extension cord should
not exceed 50 feet (GZ1700, GZ2000, GZ1700C,
GZ2000C) or 25 meters (GZ1720E, GZ2020E,
GZ1720K).
3. Holding the operating handle, step on
the handle release pedal (Figure 17).
The handle is now unlocked.
CAUTION! Never begin operation when
the handle is locked in its upright
position.
4. Hold the handle at a comfortable height.
Hold the cord together with one grip to keep it out of
the buffing area.
WARNING! Do not allow the power cord to come
into contact with the rotating pad.
Figure 10
Figure 12Figure 11
Figure 13
Figure 14 Figure 15
Figure 16
Figure 17
This floor machine is provided with a grounded
plug as shown. It is intended for use on a nominal
120 volt circuit. If a properly grounded receptacle is
not available, an adapter should be installed as
shown if the outlet box that houses the receptacle
is grounded. Be sure to fasten the grounding tab
with a metal faceplate screw.
120V Machines:

3
Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
5. Push the safety button with one hand while grasping
one of the handle levers (Figure 18).
6. When the pad begins to spin release the safety
button but continue to grasp one of the handle levers
(Figure 19).
CAUTION! This machine is for dry floor buffing only.
Do not use for scrubbing with water or cleaner.
CAUTION! Do not leave the machine in one spot
while the pad is spinning. This may damage
the floor.
7. Begin burnishing
(Figure 20).
CAUTION! Releasing the
grips while the pad is
spinning is dangerous.
Always firmly grasp both
grips when operating the
machine.
8. To stop the pad from spinning, release the handle
lever(s) (Figure 21).
9. Once you have made sure the pad has completely
stopped spinning, return the handle to its upright
position (Figure 22). The handle and pad motor
section are now locked in place.
10.If you have finished burnishing,
disconnect the power cord from
the electrical outlet and wrap the
electrical cord around the handle’s
cord holder (Figure 23).
CAUTION! Do not perform
this operation with
wet hands.
NOTE: When using a new buff pad, always start the
Gazelle electric burnisher in the low pad
pressure position and run the machine on low pad
pressure for about 2 minutes. This allows the pad to
break in properly and helps prevent harming the finish.
NOTE: The felt on a new skirt may emit a squeaking
sound as it passes over a waxed floor. The noise will
subside after a few minutes as the felt edge softens.
Adjusting the Pad Pressure
1. Stop operation and return handle to the upright
position.
2. Move the adjustment lever back to decrease
(Figure 24) or forward to increase (Figure 25) pad
pressure. Decreasing pad pressure decreases
amp draw.
3. Always adjust the pad pressure to the lowest position
when a new pad is installed. Allow a minimum of five
minutes of burnishing time to break in the pad before
adjusting the pad pressure to a higher setting.
Failure to allow the pad time to break in can result in
tripping of the machine and/or the site breaker.
Figure 19Figure 18
Figure 20
Figure 22Figure 21
Figure 23
Figure 25Figure 24

Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
4
Resetting the Circuit Breaker
If the motor becomes overloaded, the circuit breaker will
shut the motor off. To reset the circuit breaker:
1. Disconnect the power cord from the electrical outlet.
2. Move the machine to a safe place and wait for five
minutes. (Make sure the cord is out of the way of
pedestrians.)
3. Reduce the pad pressure by pulling the pad pressure
adjustment lever toward the back of the machine
(Figure 26).
4. For 120V models, push the circuit breaker reset
button (Figure 27).
For 230V models, press circuit breaker switch to I or
ON position (Figure 28).
5. Connect the power cord to a GROUNDED electrical
outlet and restart machine.
CAUTION! If you cannot reset the circuit breaker, or
if the circuit breaker stops the motor immediately
after starting operation, contact your nearest
Authorized Amano Pioneer Eclipse Service
Center.
NOTE: Motor Service must be performed at an
Authorized Amano Pioneer Eclipse Service Center.
Dust Disposal
1. Stop operation and place the handle
perpendicular to the floor in an upright
position so that the handle and pad
motor section are locked in place
(Figure 29).
2. Disconnect the power cord from the
outlet.
3. Detach the dust bag from the motor
cover (Figure 30).
4. Detach the dust bag
from the filter duct
(Figure 31).
5. Open the dust bag zipper,
dispose of the dust (Figure 32), and
close the zipper.
6. Attach the mouth of the dust bag to the filter duct
(Figure 33) and apply light pressure through the bag
to attach the dust bag to the velcro on the motor
cover (Figure 34).
Storage
Store machine in a dry location.
Do not exceed 122° F (50° C).
CAUTION!
Do not twist the handle when moving or storing the unit.
Repacking the Machine
The machine ships with the handle folded. Use the
shipping and packing information attached to the packing
slip to repack machine.
Figure 29
Figure 31
Figure 30
Figure 32
Figure 34Figure 33
Figure 27 Figure 28
Cross-section of box with Gazelle packed for shipping.
Figure 26

Preparing and Operating the Gazelle
5
Safety Guidelines
•Models GZ1700 and GZ2000 are for use on a
AC110V, 60HZ circuit only. Gazelle models
GZ1720E and GZ2020E are for use on a AC230V,
50HZ circuit only.
•Models GZ1720E and GZ2020E: Extension cord
must be replaced only with CE approved power
cord from Amano Pioneer Eclipse. If the supply
cord in the handle is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or authorized service agent or
a similarly qualified person in order to avoid
hazard.
• The grounded plug is to be mated with the correct
receptacle. This floor finishing machine must be
grounded while in use to protect the operator from
electric shock. The machine is provided with a three-
conductor cord and three-contact grounding type
attachment plug to fit the proper grounding type
receptacle. Make sure that the machine is connected
to an outlet having the correct configuration.
This is a commercial electric burnisher, use only on a
dedicated circuit. Do not use on circuits with other
electrical equipment. The minimum amperage of
the site electrical breakers should be as follows:
GZ1700/GZ2000- 20A, GZ1700C/GZ2000C - 15A,
GZ1720E/GZ2020E/GZ2020K - 10A.
Use only the extension cord supplied with the
burnisher. Do not use more than one extension
cord. The total length of the extension cord should
not exceed 50 feet (GZ1700, GZ2000, GZ1700C,
GZ2000C) or 25 meters (GZ1720E, GZ2020E,
GZ1720K).
DO NOT use an adapter between the cord connector
and the wall receptacle.
• Before plugging the machine into an electrical outlet, it
is necessary to check all external cords and connectors
for loose wires, cracking, aging or other damage. If
cord or plug is damaged, replace the cord before
further use.
WARNING OF POTENTIAL INJURY:
To reduce the risk of injury, unplug machine before
servicing.
CAUTION! Do not plug in or unplug the power cord
with wet hands.
DO NOT operate the buffer with wet hands or feet. This
increases the possibility of electric shock.
CAUTION! Always secure cord. Be careful not to trip
over the electrical cord.
DO NOT operate without sufficient cord “slack” or allow
cord to pull out of wall socket. Tugging on the cord
will cause wires to pull loose and pose an electrical
shock hazard.
WARNING! Do not allow the power cord to come into
contact with the rotating pad.
CAUTION! Never operate the machine without a
pad installed!
DO NOT install pad when the unit is connected to the
power source.
WARNING! Only use pads provided with the machine
or those specified in the Operator’s Manual. The
use of other pads may impair safety.
CAUTION! Never begin operation when the
handle is locked in its upright position.
CAUTION! Do not leave the machine in one spot while
the pad is spinning. This may damage the floor.
CAUTION! Releasing the grips while the pad is
spinning is dangerous. Always firmly grasp both
grips when operating the machine.
DO NOT place any weight on burnishing deck.
This will cause increased amp draw and may trip the
circuit breaker.
DO NOT stop and start machine repeatedly in rapid
succession. This will cause heat to build up and could
cause the circuit breaker to trip.
CAUTION! If you cannot reset the circuit breaker, or if
the circuit breaker stops the motor immediately
after starting operation, contact your nearest
Authorized Amano Pioneer Eclipse Service Center.
DO NOT buff over metal door trim or protruding objects.
This can damage the pad and cause personal injury
from flying debris.
DO NOT allow the machine to fall to the floor.
CAUTION! This machine is for dry floor buffing only.
Do not use for scrubbing with water or cleaner.
CAUTION! This machine is not suitable for picking up
hazardous dust.
WARNING! Large diameter pads provided specifically
for burnishing floors are not intended for general
polishing.