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The importance of taking care of your Custodial Equipment
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Take care of them, and they will take care of you Custodial Equipment
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Take care of them, and they will take care of

you

Custodial Equipment

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Equipment Equipment can cost hundreds of dollars, in

some instances thousands of dollars, and for that reason is not something that can or will be replaced on a routine basis.

The most common reason for equipment failure is user abuse and the lack of care and maintenance.

If your equipment is being used properly and maintained before and after each use, you can expect to use your equipment for years without problems.

Your equipment is the tool of your profession. You need to care for and protect what makes your living.

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SafetyMake sure the placement of your

equipment or the electrical cord will not block a path and become a tripping hazard.

Keep you equipment cleaned and maintained. Wipe down after every use, wind cords back in place, rinse out dirty water etc.

Make sure cords are in good working order. DO NOT USE IF FRAYED OR DAMAGED. Report any maintenance issues to head custodian/plant manager.

Make sure equipment nuts and bolts are tightened. If loose, UN PLUG MACHINE, and tighten bolts.

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SafetyMake sure electrical cords are grounded;

beware of use of electrical equipment in water.

Make sure ladders are in good repair.

Do not use if bolts are loose or if ladder is bent and does not sit right.

Do not step on top step.

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SafetyDisconnect any equipment when not in use.

Disconnect other electrical devices when using liquids in area.

Turn equipment OFF before disconnecting from electrical socket.

When using floor machines, place handle in the lower position before starting.

Make sure attachments are secure on machine before use.

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SafetyUse machinery only when authorized. Do

not use a machine you have not been trained on.

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SafetyUse the right tools for the job. Do not use

something for which it is not intended.

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SafetyHandle tools with care. Do not horseplay

with them or throw them around.

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VacuumsOperating instructions: with the vacuum unplugged from the

power source, turn vacuum on its side and check brush assembly for buildup of lint, hair or materials, remove as needed. Check belt, replace as needed.

Inspect electrical cord for cracks or damage, also check plug for grounding prong, if missing or damaged inform your supervisor.

Check dust collecting bag to insure it has been emptied.

Make sure that large pieces of debris and metal objects have been removed from carpet prior to vacuuming.  

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Vacuums Turn on vacuum and proceed with

vacuuming. After completion of your assignment, unplug the cord and wind it up loosely.

DO NOT wind the cord up by wrapping it around your hand and elbow. DO NOT wind tightly around cord hooks.

Empty dust collector bag daily.

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Vacuums Never use a vacuum on wet or damp

surfaces. Replace worn or frayed power cords

immediately. Never allow someone to use vacuum without

proper training. When vacuum is running, keep fingers, eyes,

hair, clothing, etc., away from the intake suction ports or revolving brushes.

Never leave vacuum running if unattended.

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VacuumsMake sure plug is

properly grounded. Always unplug

vacuum from outlet prior to servicing or attaching accessories.

Never yank a cord from the wall outlet.

Always go to the wall to remove the plug from the wall.

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AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER

Auto Scrubbers are a fast and economical way to scrub large area floors, such as, hallways, cafeterias, and gymnasiums. This machine removes the top layers of dirt that accumulates on the floor surfaces during the day. In one simple step, the floor may be cleaned, rinsed and prepared for burnishing, polishing, or immediate use.

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AUTOMATIC SCRUBBER Sweep and dust mop the floor to remove dirt and debris before

scrubbing. Accumulation of dust and debris on the floor will reduce cleaning performance.

Place “WET FLOOR” signs in area. Watch the level of liquid in recovery tank. When the vacuum air flow

stops, you must turn off the vacuum motor and empty the recovery tank. Take the machine to an approved

disposal drain and turn off all switches. Carefully lower and direct the drain hose into

the drain. When the recovery tank is empty, rinse with water to get all of the dirt out of the tank then replace and tighten the drain plug.

Place the drain hose back into the machine and secure the plug end into the clamp.

Do not obstruct the lift mechanism or brush motors.

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Safety Instructions:

Always make sure the main switch and the vacuum motor switch are off before any inspections.

Do not use hot water, over 125 degrees, in the tank.

Never restrict the wet float shut off or vacuum motor; flooding and damage may occur.

Be careful not to have hands or body parts between the machine and walls or other objects. Stay a safe distance away and slow when coming near solid objects or making sharp turns.

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Use of the battery charger:

Open the battery compartment lid. Do not close during charging operation. Hydrogen gas is formed when the batteries approach the full charge stage. This gas is explosive. Avoid any open flame or electric sparks near the batteries. To avoid accumulation of gas, be sure that the batteries receive good air circulation.

Connect the charger plug into the machine firmly. Plug the battery charger into a normal electrical

outlet. Note: The battery charger should be set on a flat, hard surface to insure that cooling air can circulate through the bottom louvers.

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Battery Care: Never let the electrolyte level fall below the tops of the plates.

This will damage batteries immediately and void the warranty.

Add only distilled water to the cell of the water to adjust the liquid level. Before charging, add only enough water to ensure the top of the plates are covered. After charging, add only enough water to bring the level to the bottom of the fill tube.

Do not over fill battery liquid level, this will cause electrolyte (acid) spill which can cause machine damage and personal injury. Clean up and dispose of spills immediately.

Keep batteries and connections clean. When necessary clean and rinse with water and apply battery terminal protector gel.

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Solution and recovery tanks:

At the end of the day, empty all liquids from both the solution and recovery tank and rinse with clean water to prevent chemical residue buildup.

Allow to air dry to prevent odors. Remove any residue from screen and float

ball to ensure proper operation. Check clear lid for air tight seal—leave

open to allow tank to air dry.

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Pad Drivers or brushes

Remove pads driver (brush) from machine after use.

Rinse with clean water to prevent chemical residue buildup.

Allow to air dry on a shelf or rack.

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Squeegee AssemblyRemove squeegee from machine. Rinse with clean water to prevent chemical

residue buildup. Inspect the assembly, linkage and vacuum

hose for wear, damage or obstruction. Repair or replace as needed.

Remove debris from squeegee hose and entry to recovery tank.

Allow to air dry on a shelf or rack.

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Side-by-Side (SCRUBBER)

The purpose of the floor machine is to maintain hard surface floors surfaces in a number of ways. It is most often used to scrub or strip tile floors in our schools but it is also used to polish floors, abrade hard wood surfaces and scrub concrete.

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Operating Instructions:

To attach brush, tilt machine back so that the bottom of the machine is exposed. Position the brushes’ three slots over the three lugs of the drive plate.

Adjust handle height to the correct height for operator. To stat machine, hold the handle with both hands and

depress start lever This machine is designed to move side to side. To move

or guide to the right, raise the handle slightly. The higher the handle is raised, the faster the machine will move to the right. To move to the left, lower the handle.

The electrical cord should be held over your shoulder to keep the cord out of the way of the machine.

When storing your machine, always remove the pad and brush (driver).

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Safety Instructions

Never try to attach the brush when the motor is already engaged.

Never turn on the machine when the handle is in the locked upright position.

Do not leave the machine plugged in while it is unattended.

Never plug into a wall socket with wet hands. Never plug into a wall socket when the

balance of the cord is wrapped around the handle and switch lever.

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Safety InstructionsNever let an inexperienced person operate

the machine without proper training. Never use an extension cord.Never put weights on the floor machine to

increase the scrubbing affect. Never run the floor machine without a

scrub pad or scrubbing brush. Never rest the machine in an upright

position with the pad in place. Always unplug the machine before putting

the drive block or scrubbing brush on, or when working on the machine.

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ELECTRIC HIGH SPEED BURNISHER

The purpose of the high speed burnisher is to restore the gloss of the finish on the floor. This burnishing process fills in light scratches and imperfections in the finish as well s hardens the top coat of finish making it more durable and long lasting.

 

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Operating Instructions:

Adjust the handle to a comfortable working height.

Make sure a buffing or finishing pad is installed before operating the machine.

To start the machine, place both hands firmly on the handle grips with fingers around both triggers. Squeeze the triggers toward the hand grip. To stop machine, simply release triggers.

When in operation, the machine should be guided gradually and smoothly without sudden or rough movements.

Do not run over power cord.

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Safety InstructionsDo not use this machine for purposes other

than buffing. The weight of the machine remains on the

rear wheels during operation. Do not attempt to guide the machine from

left to right as is done with a normal scrub machine. Move the machine forward at an even continuous rate.

Do not hold the machine running in one spot too long or damages may result from heat.

When not in use, loosely wind the power cord around the cord storage hook on the handle shaft and the handle grip.

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Safety Instructions:

Never start the machine without adjusting the handle and following starting instructions.

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Safety Instructions Be very cautious of the fact that when the machine starts, handle

must be secure in the operator’s hands to avoid losing control of the machine.

Never operate the machine in a wet area and check that the machine is properly grounded.

Never by pass the safety lock switch. Always disconnect the floor machine from the electrical outlet

before servicing the machine or changing the pads. Replace damaged or exposed cord.

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Wet VacStandard vacuum cleaners are not meant to be used on liquid spills. While you can use them to vacuum up dirt, dust and other debris, liquids will often lead to issues with the vacuum's internal workings. Wet dry vacuums, however, are designed to be used with both wet and dry items. Whether you need to clean up food crumbs or spilled liquids, a wet dry vac will do the job.

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Wet VacClean after every use–Check hose and hose connectors–Check and clean wands and tools–Check cords for open wires

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Wet Vac If defoamer is not used in the recovery tank to eliminate foam, the foam from the solution will NOT lift the float up to close off the vacuum system. Instead, it will ride over the float and go straight into the vacuum motor and out the exhaust.

If your unit appears to be leaking from the vacuum exhaust, it may not be leaking but actually sucking foam through the vacuum motor due to lack of defoamer.

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Do not use, unless you have been Trained

The awkward moment when you realize they were never trained on the side-by-side.

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All the equipment is clean and maintained


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