A-8 - FORM NO. 56041404 - Whirlamatic™ 2700 / BHS 7014
A-8 / ENGLISH
INSTALLATION OF THE BURNISHING PAD
WARNING!
DisconnectthemachinesBatteryPackConnection(7)bypushing
in the red knob on Emergency Power Disconnect (10), when ever
servicing the machine.
1Placeyourhandunderneaththe pad motor Dust Control Shroud (2) and
remove the Pad Retainer (4) from the flexible pad holder assembly.
NOTE: Grip the retainer firmly and turn clockwise (to the right) as the
retainer uses a Left Hand thread.
2Select a 27 inch (68 cm) Dia. burnishing pad. See your local Nilfisk-
Advance Distributor for a complete selection of pads and accessories.
3Insert the plastic Pad Retainer (4) into the center of the pad. Then
reinstall by turning the retainer Counter clockwise (to the left). NOTE:
Important !!! Turn the retainer in until you hear a clicking ratchet sound,
this insures proper tightening of the pad by properly compressing the
pad material and drawing up the retainer so it will not strike the floor.
INSTALLATION OF THE DUST COLLECTION
BAG
The WHIRLAMATIC 2700 / BHS 7014 uses dust collection bag PN 56391185
(sold 6 to a Pkg.).
Unfoldthe Dust Collection Bag(5)andwhile holding onto thecardboardretainer
insert it over the collection tube found on the top of the Pad Motor Deck (1).
NOTE: Never operate the WHIRLAMATIC 2700 / BHS 7014 with out a Dust
Collection Bag (5) installed. Failure to do so will allow the burnishing dust to
become airborne.
BEFORE EACH USE:
1Be sure you understand the operator controls and their function.
2TurntheMain Power Switch (24)ON(l)and check the BatteryCondition
Indicator (31). If red light comes on, recharge the battery pack before
using the machine
3Check the Brake Foot Pedal (14) for proper operation.
4Check that a new or clean pad has been installed.
5Check that a Dust Collection Bag (5) is installed.
PLAN YOUR FLOOR BURNISHING:
1Pre-sweep or scrub floor area of debris to prevent scratching and poor
burnishing performance.
2Arrange long runs with a minimum of stopping or starting.
3Avoid bumping into posts or scraping the side of the machine.
OPERATING THE MACHINE
NOTE: Bold numbers in parentheses indicate an item shown on pages A-4 –
A-5.
Followtheinstructionsinpreparingthemachine for use and the pre-operational
check list section of the manual.
1While seated on the machine adjust the Seat (15) and the Steering
Wheel(11)usingtheAdjustment Controls(23)and(9),toacomfortable
operating position.
2Turn the Main Power Switch (24) ON (l). This will display the Main
Power Ind. Light (25), Battery Condition Indicator Light(s) (31) and
Hourmeter (26).
3Release the Parking Brake Set / Release Lever (13) by pushing the
BrakeFootPedal(14). Totransportthemachinetotheworkarea,apply
even pressure on the front of the FWD / REV Drive Pedal (8) to go
Forward or the rear of the pedal for Reverse.
4When at the work area pressthe machine’s FWD / REV Drive Pedal (8)
to move the machine in either FWD or REV drive. The machine should
always be moving before lowering the Pad Motor Deck.
5Oncethemachineismoving,lowerthePadMotor Deck (1)by pressing
the Pad Lift Raise / Lower Switch (33) to the right. The Pad Down Ind.
Light (32) on the control panel will light yellow when going down and
then turns green to confirm the lowered position and the pad begins to
turn. ToraisethepadmotorpressthePadLiftRaise/LowerSwitch(33)
to the left. The Pad Up Ind. Light (34) will be red when coming up and
then turns green to confirm the raised position. NOTE: When the
operator’s foot is removed, the drive pedal automatically returns to
neutral and the pad motor will shut off after 1.5 sec (the Pad Down Ind.
Light (32) will light yellow). Raise the Pad Motor Deck before stopping
themachine. Thefloormay be damaged if the machine is stopped with
the pad down and running.
6Begin burnishing making long straight line passes, overlap each pass
2-3 inches (5-7 cm). Adjust your machine speed according to the
conditionofthefloor(if the floor is heavily scuffed, drive at a slower rate
to ensure proper burnishing).
CAUTION!
Thefloormaybedamagediftravelofthe machineis stoppedwith
the pad down and running.
7It may become necessary when burnishing to stop the machine, raise
thepadandcheck to see if the pad is loadedupwithfloorfinishanddirt.
If it is, turn the pad over to expose the clean side, or install a clean pad.
