Tornado DS Series of 175 RPM Manual

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TORNADO INDUSTRIES
7401 W. LAWRENCE AVENUE
CHICAGO, IL 60706
[phone] FAX [phone]
www.tornadovac.com
Tornado
Operation & Maintenance Manual
For Commercial Use Only
The DS Series of 175 RPM Floor Maintenance Machines
MODEL NOS.
97580, 97580C, 97585 & 97585C (115V, 60Hz)
97581 & 97586 (230V, 50Hz)
L7580AD 03/01 2001 Tornado All rights reserved.

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NOTES

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This instruction book covers:
CATALOG NO. 97580 97580C 97581
SERIES D A D
SIZE 17” (43cm)
Steel base
17” (43cm)
Steel base
17” (43cm)
Steel
base
HORSE POWER 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
VOLTS 115V 115V 230V
AMPS 6 6 3
MANUAL
SOLUTION
TANK
Optional Optional Optional
CERTIFICATION *** CE pending
CATALOG NO. 97585 97585C 97586
SERIES D A D
SIZE 20” (51cm)
Steel base
20” (51cm)
Steel base
20” (51cm)
Steel
base
HORSE POWER 1-1/2 1-1/2 1-1/2
VOLTS 115V 115V 230V
AMPS 7 7 3.5
MANUAL
SOLUTION
TANK
Optional Optional Optional
CERTIFICATION *** CE pending
***
*This product conforms to ANSI/UL Standard 561.
**This product is certified to CAN/CSA Standard C22.2 No. 10.
All specifications are subject to change without notice.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS:
Warranty Instructions…………………………….. 4
Safety Instructions…………………………………5
Grounding Instructions…………………………… 6
General Instructions……………………………… 7
1-1/2 HP Base Exploded View………………… 10
1-1/2 HP Base Parts List……………………….. 11
Handle Exploded View…………………………. 12
Handle Parts List…………………………………13
Handle Exploded View (Canada)……………… 14
Handle Parts List (Canada)……………………. 15
Optional Attachments & Wiring Diagrams……. 16
Tornado®Standard Warranty Program*
10 Years:
All plastic tanks and rotationally-molded bodies
2 Years:
Parts on all Tornado and Tornado/Karcher cleaning
equipment 1) 2)
1 Year:
Labor on all Tornado and Tornado/Karcher cleaning
equipment 1) 2)
Warranties do not cover
components subject to normal
wear or abuse and misuse, and
have other limitations not
specified here. For full details ,
contact your Authorized Tornado
Distributor, Service Center, or the
Tornado Technical Service
Department. 1 Year:
Warranty on batteries, one full year, not pro-rated.
* Effective January 1st, 2001. Terms subject to change without notice.
1) Windshear™ Blower-Dryer, Insulation Blowers, CW 50, CW 100, and Duo-Upright
Carpetkeepers™ are warranted for 1 (one) year for parts and labor.
2) Warranties on the ICC1, KMR 1200, KMR 1250, and KMR 1700 are 24 months parts/6 months labor
OR 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first. Warranties on the BR and BD 1000 are 24
months parts/12 months labor OR 1000 hours of operation, whichever comes first.

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
FOR COMMERCIAL USE
WHEN USING AN ELECTRICAL APPLIANCE, BASIC PRECAUTIONS SHOULD
ALWAYS BE FOLLOWED INCLUDING THE FOLLOWING:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS MACHINE
WARNING: TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE, ELECTRIC SHOCK, OR INJURY:
Do not leave machine unattended when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before
changing pads or attempting any maintenance or adjustment. If handle switch lever is activated
accidentally, high starting torque will cause machine to move and may cause damage or injury.
To avoid electrical shock, Use indoors only. Do not use outdoors and do not expose to rain.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer’s recommended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If machine is not working properly, if it was dropped, damaged, left
outdoors, or dropped into water, return it to a service center.
Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord as a handle, close a door on cord, or pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run machine over cord. Keep cord away from heated surfaces. Do not unplug by pulling
on cord. To unplug, grasp the plug not the cord. Do not handle plug or machine with wet hands.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and all parts of body away from openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplugging.
Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding Instructions.
Do not put hands under base - rotating parts could cause injury. Always keep hands feet and loose fitting
clothing away from moving parts to prevent possible injuries. Use care to keep electrical supply cable from
contacting moving parts, such as floor brushes or pads.
Risk of explosion: Floor sanding can result in explosive mixture of fine dust and air. Use this machine
only in a well-ventilated area, free from any flame or match. Do not use machine in areas where flammable
and/or explosive vapors or dusts are present. To avoid fires do not use with a flammable or combustible
liquid to clean a floor.
Make sure voltage and frequency at the wall receptacle correspond with that indicated on nameplate before
plugging in machine. A 20-amp circuit is recommended. Right or left switch levers will independently
operate the motor.
Never use a device to lock the switch lever in the “ON” position.
Use only a 12 Ga. three-wire extension cable, which have 3-prong grounding type plugs and 3-prong
receptacles that accept the plug of the machine.
Do not add weight to this machine - this will upset the balance and may cause motor overload.
Do not hop the brush or pad holder onto the machine.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. This machine is equipped with a cord
having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an
appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock.
Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly
grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet
installed by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketch A. A temporary adapter that looks like the adapter illustrated in sketches B and C may be
used to connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a qualified electrician can install a properly
grounded outlet (sketch A). The green-colored rigid ear, lug, or the like extending from the adapter must be
connected to a permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adapter is
used, it must be held in place by a metal screw.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
GROUNDING
OUTLET
GROUNDING PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
A
DAPTE
R
M
ETAL SCREW
SKETCH A SKETCH B SKETCH C

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WHEN THE MACHINE IS DELIVERED
Check the carton carefully for signs of rough handling. Remove the machine from the carton and look for
concealed damage. If the machine is damaged, notify the carrier immediately and request an inspection.
Be sure to keep the carton, packing inserts, packing lists, and carrier’s receipt until the inspector has
verified your claim.
BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
Read the manual carefully and completely before attempting to operate the unit. This manual has important
information for the use and safe operation of the machine. FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE
INSTRUCTIONS COULD RESULT IN SERIOUS BODILY INJURY OF PROPERTY DAMAGE. Keep this
manual on file and handy. This machine will assure years of satisfactory service if operated and maintained
according to recommendations in the manual. If additional information is needed, please contact your local
distributor or write to:
TORNADO INDUSTRIES
7401 W. LAWRENCE AVE.
CHICAGO, IL 60706
708/867-5100
1-800-VACUUMS
FAX: [phone]
All information and specifications printed in the manual and parts list are current at the time of printing.
However, because of Tornado’s policy of continual product improvement, we reserve the right to make
changes at any time without notice.
WARRANTY
To protect your investment, promptly fill out the
required information on the warranty card that
comes with the unit and mail it back to
Tornado Industries
Note: Service repair and warranty work
is not normally handled at the factory.
WARNING
The machine was designed for use on floors as per instructions
and recommendations written in this manual. Any deviation from its proper use or
purpose and the consequential damage that may occur is the sole responsibility of
the end user.

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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS
•You must be trained in the operation of
this machine before use. Please read
this manual carefully and obtain
operation instructions from your safety
director or your authorized Tornado
distributor.
•Always operate this machine with all of
the cable removed from the handle.
Failure to do so will upset the precision
balance of the machine.
•Do not use the Floor Machine for
scarifying or sanding.
•Care should be taken to keep cable
away from rotating brush.
•Do not attempt to repair warranted
machines. All repairs must be done by a
qualified and authorized repair center.
Non warranted repairs will be billed
back to the owner of the unit.
•Do not use any replacement parts
except those specified in the parts list.
Unauthorized parts could cause the unit
to malfunction and will void the
warranty.
FAILURE TO COMPLY WITH THE ABOVE WARNING INSTRUCTIONS
WILL VOID THE WARRANTY
EXTENSION CORD
If an extension cord is used, use only a
three wire 12 gauge extension cord that has
three prong grounding type plugs and three
prong receptacles that accept the machines
plug. Your Floor Machine is equipped with a
14-gauge power cord. Replace or repair all
damaged cables.
PREPARING THE MACHINE
Your Standard Floor Machine will require
some assembly. Refer to the Floor
Machine Assembly Instructions section of
this manual.
FLOOR MACHINE ASSEMBLY
INSTRUCTIONS
•When you remove the machine from its
carton, you will notice two major
components, the handle assembly, and
the base assembly. You will need a
9/16” box end wrench, a 3/4” box end
wrench, and a 3/4” socket with ratchet
driver to assemble the unit.
•Remove the handle tube pivot lock lever
bolt and the 3/8-16 lock nut from the
handle tube pivot lock bracket. Remove
the 1/2-13 bolt, lock nut, and the 2 nylon
spacers from the base assembly.
•Place the handle assembly in position
(as shown). Swing handle tube pivot
support arms up. Align holes with those
in the handle tube pivot lock bracket.
Insert pivot lock lever bolt and assemble
3/8-16 locknut - Do not tighten.
•Insert the two nylon spacers into the
handle tube pivot hole located at the
bottom of the tube. Align tube assembly
pivot holes with the tube pivot/mounting
hole in the base. Insert the 1/2-13 bolt
through mounting holes and tube.
Secure with the 1/2-13 lock nut.
•Tighten both nuts so that the handle
pivots without any side play. Plug the
motor cord securely into the handle tube
cord.
PAD PLACEMENT/INSTALLATION
INSTRUCTIONS
•Place pad on floor.
•Place pad holder on pad, bristle side
down. Make sure pad overlaps pad
holder uniformly.
•Turn over pad holder assembly by
grasping pad and pad holder together.
•Mount pad holder assembly on
machine.

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ATTACHING BRUSH OR PAD HOLDER
Be sure cable is not plugged into wall outlet.
To attach brush or pad holder, raise handle
to upright position and tighten the handle
tube clamp lever. Tilt machine back on
wheels until handle rests on floor. Rotate
brush or pad holder against coupler until the
three lugs drop into place and turn counter-
clockwise until locked. To remove, turn
clockwise until lugs of coupler are free and
then lift off. For long life and best results
always use genuine Tornado accessories.
OPERATING THE FLOOR MACHINE
•To adjust handle to desired height,
loosen clamp lever, adjust handle to
desired height, and tighten clamp lever.
•Plug cable to wall receptacle making
sure the voltage and frequency
correspond with that indicated on
nameplate.
•THE LOCKOUT LEVER MUST BE
PUSHED FORWARD FROM THE
OPERATORS POSITION TO UNLOCK
SWITCH LEVERS. Right or left switch
levers will independently operate motor.
•Raising or lowering handles lightly
controls movement of machine in
operation. Raise handle to travel to the
right. To make it travel to the left, lower
the handle.
•Floor Machine when used for wet
scrubbing and stripping. Apply cleaning
or stripping solution directly to floor
surface with a mop. Scrub surface with
the proper brush or pad. Be sure the
surface does not dry before recovery of
solution. Recover solution with wet/dry
vacuum.
•Floor Machine when used for polishing
and spray buffing. Before either
procedure, clean the floor surface.
Polishing or burnishing is a dry
procedure. Use proper brushes or pads.
Spray buffing with either an aerosol
system or hand held trigger sprayer, the
spray buff solution should be applied
away from the machine. For best results
spray buff material should be buffed out
within two to three passes.
•The 98619 17” Pad Holder is
recommended for hard floor
maintenance and for bonnet carpet
cleaning.
•The 94717 17” Foam Feed Shampoo
Brush is recommended for carpet
shampooing.
•The 97790 4-1/2-gallon Manual Solution
Tank is available for all DS Series Floor
Machines. The 97790 is furnished with
is own Assembly and Operating
Instructions.
DAILY OR REGULAR MAINTENANCE
WARNING OF POTENTIAL INJURY -
MOVING PARTS: To Reduce the Risk of
Injury, Unplug before Servicing.
•Check the condition of the floor pad or
brush, replace when necessary. Pad
holders and brushes must be properly
maintained to insure maximum cleaning
results.
•Wipe the entire machine down with a
general purpose cleaner.
•Raise the handle tube in the up storage
position.
•Wipe down the cord when wrapping the
power cord for storage. Tuck the last 12”
of the cord through the wrapped cord.
Do not make a knot at the plug end.
•Store the Floor Machine in an upright
position. Do not store with Brush and/or
Pad Holder mounted on machine.
•Check for cable damage and repair if
necessary.
•After using solution tank, remove the
feed tube from the base and drain
solution. This simple maintenance will
insure long valve life and ease of
operation.

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DS SERIES 1-1/2 HP FLOOR MACHINES
97580, 97580C, 97581, 97585, 97585C & 97586
BASE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY
101577 WASHER LOCK 5/16 10
202109 SCREW HEX HEAD CAP 5/16 -18 X ¾ 10
303470 RING RETAINING EXT. 2
403658 WASHER-PLAIN .500 8
504054 PLUG HOLE 11/64 1
607719 NUT – FINISHED HEX 5/16 – 18 10
707723 WASHER – S PRING ½ 2
812554 WASHER – PLAIN ½ 6
916581 WASHER – PLAIN ½ 2
10 17617 SCREW – HEX FLANGE HEAD 5/16 – 18 X 1.000 6
11 17620 BRACKET WHEEL MOUNTING ( 97585, 97585C, 97586 ) 1
*17621 BRACKET WHEEL MOUNTING ( 97580, 97580C, 97581 ) 1
12 18593 CAP SCREW THREAD 6
13 19335 AXLE – WHEEL 1
14 19337 NUT – HEX LOCK ( NYLON INSERT ) ½ -13 1
15 19339 ARM HANDLE TUBE PIVOT 2
16 19347 LABEL – CAUTION 1
17 19364 LABEL – WARNING 1
18 19447 WHEEL – 5 INCH DIA. 2
19 19448 SPACER – H ANDLE TUBE PIVOT 2
20 19449 SCREW – HEX HEAD CAP ½ -13 X 4.00 1
21 19450 BRACKET HANDLE TUBE MTG. 1
22 31034 MOTOR/GEAR UNIT ASS’Y 1 - ½ HP 115V ( 97580, 97580C, 97585 &
98585C)
1
*31035 MOTOR/GEAR UNIT ASS’Y 1 - ½ HP 230V ( 97581, 97586 ) 1
23 30817 DECAL TORNADO W/ LOGO 1
24 30836 BASE 20 INCH BLACK 1
* 30835 BASE 17 INCH BLACK 1
(25) 11094 BUMPER ( 97585, 97585C, 97586 ) 1
*18578 BUMPER ( 97580, 97580C, 97581 ) 1
* ITEMS TO BE USED WHERE APPLICABLE
( ) ITEM NOT SHOWN

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DS MACHINES EXPLODED VIEW
97580, 97581, 97585 & 97586
HANDLE ASSEMBLY

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DS SERIES FLOOR MACHINES
97580 & 97585 (115V), 97581 & 97586 (230V)
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY
100067 NUT-HEX.LOCK
(
KEPS
)
5/16-18 2
200685 NUT-ACORN 1/4-20
(
NICKEL
)
2
301477 NUT-FINISHED HEX #10-24
(
ZP
)
2
401574 WASHER-LOCK
(
H/S
)
1/4" 2
501589 NUT-FINISHED HEX 5/16-18
(
ZP
)
1
601608 RING-HOG 1
701713 WASHER-LOCK
(
H/S
)
#10 2
803361 SCREW-HEX HD CAP 5/16-18 X 1.00
(
ZP
)
1
903660 SCREW-PHIL. PAN HD MACH #10-24 X 7/16
(
ZP
)
1
10 03868 NUT-HEX JAM LOCK
(
NYL
)
3/8-16
(
ZP
)
1
11 06685 SWITCH, PUSH BUTTON 20AMP S.P.N.O. 1
12 07525 LEVER-HANDLE TUBE CLAMP 1
13 07526 BRACKET-HNDL.TUBE CLAMP 1
14 07532 SCREW-PHIL. FILLISTER HD 1/4-20 X 3/4
(
ZP
)
4
15 07533 NUT-HEX.LOCK
(
P/T
)
1/4-20 4
16 07534 SCREW-PHIL. FLAT HD TAPT #10-32 X 3/8
(
ZP
)
2
17 07536 SCREW-PAN HEAD 5/16-18 X 2" 2
18 07547 PIVOT-HANDLE TUBE CLAMP LEVER 1
19 10398 SCREW-PHIL. RND HD MACH 1/4-20 X 1-7/8
(
ZP
)
2
20 10407 ASSEMBLY-CABLE HOOK 1
21 10894 NUT-HEX.LOCK
(
P/T
)
#10-24 1
22 12047 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 1
23 14545 CORD-HANDLE TUBE
(
115V
)
14/3 GA.X 46"
(
FEM.BLACK
)
1
24 15226 STRAIN RELIEF WASHER
(
HANDLE TUBE
)
1
25 16170 NAMEPLATE, HANDLE 1
26 17157 SPRING – LEVER LOCK RETURN 1
27 17162 GRIP HANDLE 2
28 17163 HANDLE – PLUG 2
29 17165 SPRING – SWITCH ACTUATION 1
30 17167 SCREW-TCT
(
T
)
P.H. #6-32 X 1 2
31 17245 WASHER-PLAIN 17/64 ID
(
ZP
)
4
32 17900 SWITCH COVER 1
33 18969 LEVER-SWITCH ACTUATION 2
34 18991 LEVER-SWITCH ACTUATION 1/4D X 1.00
(
ZP
)
2
35 18996 HANDLE-F/M 2
36 19211 WASHER – PLAIN .252 1
37 19462 ASSY-PWR. CORD,115V,METAL
(
F/M’S
)
50’ CORD
(
97580 & 97585
)
1
*19458 ASSY-PWR. CORD,230V,METAL
(
F/M’S
)
50’ CORD
(
97581 & 97586
)
1
38 19615 ESCUTCHEON-LOCK LEVER 1
39 19651 LEVER LOCK
(
STARTGUARD
)
1
40 30859 TUBE-HANDLE
(
DS
)
1
(
42
)
14413 DECAL-"WARNING READ OPERATION" 1
(
43
)
31271 DECAL-“WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK” 1
(
44
)
17154 DECAL-"TO OPERATE MACHINE" 1
(
45
)
06824 TERMINAL-CLOSD.END CRIMP 1
(
46
)
30813 DECAL-LOGO "SWIRL" 1
* ITEMS TO BE USED WHERE APPLICABLE
(
)
ITEMS NOT SHOWN

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DS MACHINES EXPLODED VIEW
97580C & 97585C
HANDLE ASSEMBLY

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DS SERIES FLOOR MACHINES
97580C & 97585C (115V)
HANDLE ASSEMBLY
ITEM NO PART NO DESCRIPTION QTY
100067 NUT-LOCK 5/16-18 2
200685 NUT-ACORN 1/4-20 (NICKEL) 2
301477 NUT-FINISHED HEX #10-24 2
401574 LOCK WASHER 1/4" 2
501589 NUT-FINISHED HEX 5/16-18 1
601608 RING-HOG 1
701713 WASHER-LOCK (H/S) #10 2
802958 NUT-HEX LOCK (KEPS) #6-32 2
903361 SCREW-HEX HEAD CAP 5/16-18 X 1.000 1
10 03660 SCREW-PHILLIPS PAN HEAD MACHINE #10-24 X 7/16 1
11 03868 NUT-HEX JAM LOCK (NYLON INSERT) 3/8-16 1
12 06685 SWITCH BUTTON 1
13 07525 LEVER HANDLE TUBE CLAMP 1
14 07526 BRACKET-HNDL. TUBE CLAMP 1
15 07532 SCREW-PHILLIPS FILLISTER HEAD MACHINE 1/4-20 X 3/4 4
16 07533 NUT HEX LOCK (P/T) 1/4-20 4
17 07534 SCREW-PHILLIPS PAN HEAD TAPTITE #10-32 X 3/8 2
18 07536 SCREW, PHILLIPS PAN HEAD MACHINE 2
19 07547 PIVOT-HANDLE TUBE CLAMP 1
20 10398 SCREW-PHILLIPS ROUND HEAD MACHINE 1/4-20 X 1-7/8 2
21 10407 ASSEMBLY-CABLE HOOK 1
22 10894 NUT-HEX LOCK (P/T) #10-24 1
23 12047 STRAIN RELIEF BUSHING 1
24 14545 CORD-HANDLE TUBE 1
25 15195 CIRCUIT BREAKER (15A) 1
26 15226 STRAIN RELIEF WASHER 1
27 16170 NAMEPLATE, HANDLE 1
28 16924 SCREW-PAN HEAD (PHILLIPS) #6-32 X 3/4" 2
29 17157 SPRING-LEVER LOCK RETURN 1
30 17162 GRIP HANDLE 2
31 17163 HANDLE-PLUG 2
32 17165 SPRING-SWITCH ACTUATION 1
33 17167 TCT PAN HEAD MACHINE SCREW 2
34 17245 WASHER-PLAIN 17/64 4
35 17900 SWITCH COVER 1
36 18969 LEVER-SWITCH ACTUATION 2
37 18991 SCREW-SOCKET HD SHOULDER 1/4D X 1.00 2
38 18996 HANDLE-F/M (CASTING) 1
39 19211 WASHER-PLAIN .252 1
40 19462 ASSEMBLY-POWER CORD, 115V, METAL 1
41 19615 ESCUTCHEON-LOCK LEVER 1
42 19651 LEVER LOCK (STARTGUARD) 1
43 30859 HANDLE TUBE 1
44 31206 HANDLE-F/M (CASTING/MACHINED PART) 1
(45) 14413 DECAL-"WARNING READ OPERATION" 1
(46) 31271 DECAL-"WARNING TO REDUCE THE RISK" 1
(47) 17154 DECAL-"TO OPERATE MACHINE" 1
(48) 06824 TERMINAL-CLOSED-END CRIMP (F.I.) 1
(49) 30813 DECAL-LOGO "SWIRL" 2.125 DIA. BLACK 1
(50) 16424 LEAD WIRE 14GA X 4" BLACK 1
( ) ITEMS NOT SHOWN

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Common O
p
tions and Attachments
For the DS Series of Floor Machines
Part No. Description
97790 4.5 Gallon Solution Tank
94300 Brush Yoke Onl
y
98619 17” Pad Holde
r
98118 17” Pol
y
. Scrub Brush
94717 17” N
y
lon Sham
p
oo Brush
98620 20” Pad Holde
r
98538 20” Pol
y
. Scrub Brush
94917 20” N
y
lon Sham
p
oo Brush
97580, 97581, 97585, 97586 WIRING DIAGRAM
97580C & 97585C WIRING DIAGRAM