Rawlins Floor Master User manual

Denis Rawlins Ltd
17 Maybrook Road, Minworth,
Sutton Coldfield B76 1AL
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
STANDARD AND OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
No. Description Part No. FM2 Quantity FM3 Quantity
1 Polishing Brush 01 00 800 2 ●3 ●
2 Felt Buffing Pad 01 00 810 2 ●3 ●
3 Hard Fibre Brush 01 00 820 2 ▲3 ▲
4 Cleaning Pad (Green) 01 00 860 2 ●3 ●
5 Paper Dust Bags 35 20 801 1 ●
6 Sanding Disc Set 01 00 830 2 ▲3 ▲
7 Sanding Disc (Coarse) 01 00 940 2 ▲3 ▲
8 Sanding Disc (Medium) 01 00 950 2 ▲3 ▲
9 Sanding Disc (Fine) 01 00 960 2 ▲3 ▲
10 Blanking Plate 01 02 870 1 ▲
Standard: ●Optional: ▲
Includes items 7, 8 & 9
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
INFORMATION FOR YOUR SAFETY AND NOTES ON DISPOSAL
Before use
Before using your appliance, please read the information below carefully. These notes give you important
information on safety, use and maintenance of your Floor Master. Keep this booklet in a safe place for
reference.
●The Floor Master is manufactured by Fakir Werk Gmbh and complies with recognised technological
standards and the current safety regulations for electrical appliances.
●These appliances fulfil the requirements of EU Guidelines 89/336/EEC (Electromagnetic
compatibility) and 73/23/EEC (Low voltage guideline). The appliance is marked with the CE
symbol on the rating plate.
●Fakir reserves the right to modify designs and specifications without notice.
Important Information
●Do not switch on the appliance if the housing exhibits any evidence of damage (cracks/fractures), if
the power flex is damaged, or if you suspect any internal damage (i.e. the appliance has been
dropped).
●Appliance only to be connected to voltage indicated on the rating plate.
●Make sure that any replacement fuse has a 13 amp rating.
●Only use genuine Fakir filters and accessories.
●Never let children use electrical appliances unsupervised.
●The manufacturer accepts no liability for loss or damage from improper use.
●Repairs should be only carried out by an authorised Fakir or Nilco Service Centre. Incorrect repairs
may expose the user to electrical danger.
●Before starting the Floor Master 3 please ensure that the paper bag has been correctly fitted.
●The appliance is not suitable for picking up substances constituting a health hazard.
Safety
Note the following when using mains-powered appliances:
●It can be very dangerous if the operator damages the power lead by accidently running over it
pinching it, etc.
●The power lead should be inspected regularly for signs of damage.
●The appliance should not be used if the power lead is in poor condition.
●Never pull the power lead over sharp edges and avoid pinching it.
●Any plug fitted must be splash proof.
●Never use an extension lead that is in an unsatisfactory condition.
●Never pull the plug out of the socket by pulling the lead.
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
CLEANING
POLISHING
Dirt can be removed by using the green
cleaning pads. Fit by firstly removing plug
from power supply, and then attaching the
pads over the polishing brushes and pressing
on the centre press studs. For maintaining a
floor we recommend using a spray
maintainer. Spray a mist of the floor
maintainer onto one square metre of floor
at a time and using a side to side motion
spread the floor maintainer with the Floor
Master. The dirt will be picked up into the
green cleaning pads. The pads can be used
on both sides and washed in warm soapy
water after use. At the same time as
cleaning a thin coating of polish will be
deposited.
PLEASE NOTE: Please make sure that the
pads are clean before use as dirty pads may
result in the appliance labouring or
bouncing. New (stiff) or dirty pads may
become detached during use.
REMOVE PLUG FROM POWER
SUPPLY BEFORE CHANGING ANY
PADS, BRUSHES OR REMOVING
THE DUST BAG.
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
FIXING OF TEXTILE DUST BAG
REPLACING THE PAPER BAG
Slide off the dust bag clip and open the
textile dust bag. Insert the paper bag and
slide its opening over connector in dust bag.
Please use original Fakir/Nilco paper bags
only.
Pull the left spring loaded knob on the
blower opening and slide on the dustbag
connecting flange. Release knob to clamp
in place. Then pull the right spring loaded
knob and slide on the rest of the dustbag
connecting flange. Release knob to clamp
in place. Attach spring to snap hook
on handle.
CLOSING THE DUST BAG
Slide the dust bag clip over folded edge of
dust bag. Make sure that it holds the paper
bag rim as well.
USING THE FLOORMASTER
The Floor Master is supplied with green
cleaning pads, polishing brushes and felt
buffing pads. These are all suitable for
cleaning, polishing and maintaining a floor.
Further accessories may be required for
untreated or unsealed floors and it is
recommended that expert advice is taken.
WARNING
Use the polishing brushes to bring up a
shine to your floor. Use after cleaning your
floor with the cleaning pads or after new
polish or floor maintainer has been applied.
HIGH GLOSS POLISHING
For a high gloss polish use the felt buffing
pads on polish or floor maintainer that has
been allowed to dry. This process can be
done after polishing with the polishing
brushes or independently if floor surface is
clean and maintained regularly. Fit by firstly
removing plug from power supply, and then
attaching the pads over the polishing brushes
and pressing on the centre press studs. The
pads can be used on both sides and washed
in warm soapy water after use.
CHANGING THE BRUSHES
To remove the brushes, firstly remove the
plug from power supply, and then simply
pull the brush evenly with a jolting motion.
To replace brushes evenly press on brush
housing plate.
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E
C
D
E
B
A
1. Fit the handle grip (A) into the
steel shaft (C) and secure with
the locking screws (B).
2. Fit steel shaft (C) into stirrup
(D) of floor polisher.
3. Secure by inserting locking
screw through the stirrup
and bottom of the steel
shaft and secure with wing
nut.
4. The mains cable can be
wrapped around the cable
holders (E) when not in
use.
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
ASSEMBLY OF THE
GUIDING HANDLE
SWITCHING ON AND OFF
ON: Release the handle by pressing the
pedal on top of the stirrup and lower
handle into position.
OFF: Move the handle into the vertical
position and lock.
Before use sweep the floor and make sure
that there are no protuding nails or screws
above the floor surface as this will damage
the pads. Buff the floor in a side to side
motion making sure you keep the cable
clear of the machine. During operation the
motor casing will normally become hot.
HANDLE
RELEASE
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FLOOR MASTER INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
SANDING
HARD FIBRE BRUSHES
These light coloured hard fibre brushes are
used for wet scrubbing neglected floors and
applying polish into un-sealed floors
(waxing). After use they should be washed
out with warm soapy water.
The sanding discs are used to remove old
wax and polish build up from wooden
floors. The sanding disc set includes a drive
disc and three grades of sanding disc. The
drive discs are used to hold the sanding
discs in place, they are fitted in the same
way as the brushes and only need to be
purchased once. Thereafter only the
relevant sanding discs need to be ordered.
You must ensure that the wood is re-sealed
(waxed) before applying any polish or floor
maintainer.
OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES
Please Note: If scrubbing with the Floor
Master 3 model then a blanking plate is also
required to blank off the blower opening.
This is to avoid water being sucked up into
the appliance. The dustbag should also be
removed.
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