FCS10GEN2 RIP-R-STRIPPER®FLOOR COVERING STRIPPER
FORM GOM03042001US, VERSION 1.2
English-EN 1
TABLE OF CONTENTS
1 INTRODUCTION ……………………….…………… 3
2 INTENDED USE …………………….….…………… 3
3 TRAINING ……………………………….…………… 3
4SAFETY SYMBOLS………………………..……….. 3
5SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS ………….……………… 3
6MACHINE SPECIFICATIONS ………….………….. 7
7STANDARD PRODUCT & ACCESSORIES ……... 7
8MACHINE SET-UP .……………………….………… 7
9APPLICATION THEORY & TECHNIQUES ………. 10
10 OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS ………….…………. 11
11 MAINTENANCE INSTRUCTIONS ………………… 14
12 SERVICE/REPAIR INSTRUCTIONS ……………… 15
13 TROUBLESHOOTING ……………………………… 16
14 STORAGE ……………………………………………. 16
15 END OF LIFECYCLE ……………………………….. 16
16 REPLACEMENT PARTS …………………..………. 18
NOTICE TO OPERATORS
IF YOU CAN NOT READ OR DO NOT FULLY UNDERSTAND THE
CONTENTS OF THIS MANUAL, PLEASE CONTACT THE FACTORY FOR
PROPER ASSISTANCE BEFORE ATTEMPTING TO OPERATE THIS
PRODUCT.
SI TU NO PUEDES LE’ER O NO COMPRENDES EL CONTENIDO DE ESTE
MANUAL FAVOR DE PONERSE EN CONTACTO CON LA. FABRICA PARA
ASSISTENCIA-APROPIA ANTES DE INTENTAR PARA OPERAR ESTE
PRODUCTO.
SOLLTEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG NICHT LESEN KOENNEN
ODER ES NICHT VOLLKOMMEN VERSTEHEN, WENDEN SIE SICH BITTE
AN DEN HERSTELLER FUER RICHTIGE HILFE EHE SIE VERSUCHEN
DIESES PRODUKT ZU OPERIEREN.
SI VOUS NE LISEZ OU NE COMPRENDRE ENTIEREMENT LES MATIERES
DE CE MANUEL, S’IL VOUS PLAIT, CONTACTEZ L’USINE POUR
L’ASSISTANCE APPROPRIEE AVANT D’UTILISER LE PRODUIT.
IMPORTANT:
•DO NOT allow anyone to operate RIP-R-STRIPPER without first reading
this Operator Manual and becoming familiar with RIP-R-STRIPPER
operation.
•Manufacturer of this RIP-R-STRIPPER has gone to great extremes to
provide owner(s) and/or operator(s) with the finest equipment available
for its intended job function of removing covering materials from concrete
and wood floor surfaces. Yet, the possibility exists RIP-R-STRIPPER can
be utilized in and/or subjected to job applications not perceived and/or
anticipated by manufacturer. Such misuse and/or misapplication of
RIP-R-STRIPPER can lead to possibility of serious damage, injury or
even death.
•It is responsibility of owner(s) and/or operator(s) to determine
RIP-R-STRIPPER is utilized and/or operated within scope of its intended
job function.
•It is responsibility of owner(s) and/or operator(s) to establish, monitor and
constantly upgrade all safety programs and/or practices utilized in and for
operation of RIP-R-STRIPPER. Purpose of such programs is to provide
for owner(s') and/or operator(s') safety. Operators must be instructed to
recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their work (29
CFR 1926.21 (b)(2)) and/or applicable updated revisions.
•It is responsibility of owner(s) and/or operator(s) to determine no
modifications and/or alterations have been made to RIP-R-STRIPPER.
Modifications and/or alterations can lead to possibility of serious damage,
injury or even death. It is responsibility of owner(s) and/or operator(s) to
make this Operator Manual available for consultation during all phases of
operation.
•Refer to OSHA 2207 and/or applicable updated revisions which contains
all OSHA job safety, health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910)
covering construction.
CAUTION
The concept of electrically powered, walk-behind floor covering removal
equipment has been successfully utilized for many years as a practical solution
to many types of floor covering removal requirements. The basic concept is
proven and well accepted within the associated marketplaces.
Use of a RIP-R-STRIPPER requires strenuous work activity. This type of work
activity can be considered to be greater in magnitude than that experienced
with the use of many other types of both light construction and lawn and garden
related equipment. This type of work activity should only be attempted by
operators of adequate physical size and stature, mental awareness, and
physical strength and condition.
The body parts most noticeably affected during the floor covering removal
process are the arms, hands, wrists, shoulders, lower back and legs. The
covering removal process can also produce excessive stress/strain directly to
the back muscles, spinal vertebrae and many other body parts. Back and wrist
related pain can be side effects of using the RIP-R-STRIPPER. Use of
RIP-R-STRIPPER may only aggravate this and any other medically related
problem.
Because of the diverse type of prevailing floor removal conditions, operator
experience levels and operator physical characteristics, no warranty,
guarantee, representation and/or liability is made by the manufacturer as to the
absolute correctness or sufficiency of any operational procedure, operational
position and/or technique. There is no absolute guarantee that an operator of
any given experience level, physical size and/or physical condition will be
immune to the possibility of and/or probable physical side effects of the normal
use of the RIP-R-STRIPPER.
Each potential operator of the RIP-R-STRIPPER must be made aware of and
assume the operational and physical liability described and/or associated with
the use of the RIP-R-STRIPPER. Each potential operator not willing to
assume the operational and physical liability described and/or associated
with the use of the RIP-R-STRIPPER should not operate it.Proper levels of
operator experience, skill and common sense are essential for maximizing the
safe and efficient operation of the RIP-R-STRIPPER.
Record RIP-R-STRIPPER and electric motor serial numbers in spaces
provided below.
Model Number: __________________________________________________
Serial Number: __________________________________________________
Electric Motor Serial Number: _________________________________
Date of Purchase: ________________________________________________
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation. All
specifications are general in nature and are not intended for specific application
purposes. General Equipment Company reserves the right to make changes in
design, engineering or specifications and to add improvements or discontinue
manufacture at any time without notice or obligation. General Equipment
Company and its agents accept no responsibility for variations which may be
evident in actual products, specifications, pictures and descriptions contained in
this publication.
