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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL
Floor Covering Scraper
Model SFCS-16
Revision #3 (02/23/06)
STOW CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT PARTS DEPARTMENT:
A DIVISION OF MULTIQUIP INC. 800-427-1244
POST OFFICE BOX 6254 FAX: 800-672-7877
CARSON, CA 90749
SERVICE
310-537-3700 • 888-252-STOW [888-252-
DEPARTMENT/TECHNICAL
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ASSISTANCE:
FAX: 310-537-1986 FAX: 800-556-1986
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TABLE OF CONTENTS STOW SFCS-16 Floor Covering Scrapper Table Of Contents................................................................................................................................. 3 Parts Ordering Procedures................................................................................................................... 4 Notice to Operators............................................................................................................................... 5
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES When ordering parts, please supply the following information: Dealer account number Dealer name and address Shipping address (if different than billing address) Return fax number Application Model number Quantity, part number and description of each part Note: Unless otherwise indicated by customer, all Specify preferred method of shipment: orders are treated as “Standard Orders”, and will FedEx or UPS Ground ship within 24 hours. We w
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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- A PROPIA ANTES DE INTENTAR PARA OPERAR ESTE PRODUCTO. SOLLTEN SIE DIESE GEBRAUCHSANWEISUNG NICHT LESEN KOENNEN ODER ES NICHT VOLLKOMMEN VERSTEHEN, WENDEN SIE SICH BIT
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NOTICE TO OPERATORS CAUTION The concept of electrically powered, walk-behind type 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 FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER requires strenuous work activity. This type of work activity can be considered to be greater in magnitude than that experienced wi
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONAL DATA SHEET The following undersigned operators of the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER described and/or pertaining to this Operator Manual have received formal safety and operational information/instruction from the undersigned owner(s)/instructor(s) in accordance to OSHA 29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(2) and/or applicable updated revisions pertaining to, but not necessarily limited to the: 1) READING, COMPREHENSION AND ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF THE MATERIAL COMPRISING THE ENTIRE CONTENTS
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS COVERING SCRAPER, read this Operator's Manual, and view the applicable DANGER Safety and Operational Information Video Tape to familiarize each operator with its correct operating THE FOLLOWING SAFETY PRECAUTIONS procedures. Avoid the urge not to take the necessary PROVIDE SOME COMMON SENSE GUIDES TO time to read this Operator's Manual before operating PROMOTE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY WITH THE the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER. DO NOT FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER. NO WARRAN
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS of back related injuries. Always lift the FLOOR motor according to the instructions as outlined in this COVERING SCRAPER with leg muscles and not with manual to minimize the possibility of unexpected or the back. uncontrolled blade/accessory oscillation. Unexpected 6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR COVERING blade/accessory rotation can cause loss of machine SCRAPER (or other, similar machines) exposes the control, and the possibility of property damage and/or operator to v
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS personal injury. Keep all body parts, loose clothing and MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE. foreign objects clear of the oscillating blade/accessory 1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts and 5) Start the motor according to the instructions as accessories for maintenance and repair. Use of parts outlined in this manual to minimize the possibility of and accessories manufactured by others can result in unexpected blade/accessory oscillation. Unexpected propert
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION Check all fasteners for proper security. Consult a Assembly fastener torque chart for the proper torque value if any The STOW SFCS16 FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER fastener is found to require retorquing. is shipped from the factory secured on a specially designed wooden pallet and protected from external INSTALLATION OF THE ADJUSTABLE SECTION damage by a corrugated carton or wood crate. If OF THE OPERATOR HANDLE. shipped with a corrugated carton, the Surfac
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION backwards toward the operator. FIGURE 2. Position Before Starting the Motor the adjustable section at a comfortable height. Reinstall the threaded knobs and tighten until the THEORY OF OPERATION. studs trust up tight against the adjustable handle section. The SFCS16 FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER is designed to operate on the principle of various blades and/or attachments oscillating with a random orbital CAUTION movement to remove a wide variety of co
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION cutting edge faces down against the surface. FIGURE 4. This configuration allows the blade to skim over the DANGER surface and minimize any tendency to gouge or dig THE BLADE IS EXTREMELY SHARP. IMPROPER into the wood. A slotted blade configuration is HANDLING WHILE REMOVING FROM THE employed to lower installation and removal time. The PACKAGE, REMOVING/REINSTALLING THE slotted configuration is also intended to help minimize direct exposure of hands,
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION Flip the blade over for use on wood surfaces. Specific blades are available for removing covering materials Ceramic Tile Ripper Attachment. from either concrete or wood surfaces. This blade This attachment is designed for light to medium duty design does not allow it to be flipped over for use on projects requiring the removal of ceramic, thicker VCT both concrete and wood surfaces. FIGURE 6. and linoleum tiles, hardwood floors, etc, from concrete and wo
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. 1) Properly disconnect the extension cord or the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER from the power CAUTION source. Improper knob tension and/or improperly securing 2) To place the operator handle in the work position, the operator handle to the main frame can result in move the handle upright so that the ball-detent pins an unstable platform configuration. An unstable can be inserted through the operator ha
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION 5) Wear proper safety apparel and equipment. Use the T-handled Allen wrench to loosen the button head cap screws which secure the fence plate to the exciter plate. This will allow the blade to slide in between the fence plate and the exciter plate. IT IS NOT NECESSARY TO REMOVE THE FENCE PLATE FROM THE EXCITER PLATE. The fence plate has an integral stop which the edge of the blade thrusts up against. FIGURE 12. Blades are provided with a co
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION EYEWEAR, GLOVES, LEATHER SHOES AND CAUTION LONG PANTS TO MAXIMIZE PERSONAL PROTECTION FROM THE SHARP EDGE(S). Do not substitute a different fastener type for the IMPROPER CONTACT WITH A SHARP EDGE CAN button head capscrew configuration. The button RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR head configuration was chosen for operational PERSONAL INJURY. considerations. The use of another fastener types 1) Properly disconnect the extension cord or the can incre
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION BACK IN THE SERVICE POSITION. IF THE FLOOR CAUTION COVERING SCRAPER IS NOT POSITIONED IN A STABLE CONFIGURATION, WITH ADEQUATE Improper knob tension and/or improperly securing COUNTERWEIGHT PROPERLY SECURED, the operator handle to the main frame can result in UNEXPECTED MOVEMENT CAN ALLOW THE an unstable platform configuration. An unstable MACHINE TO FALL BACK TO THE WORK platform configuration can result in property SURFACE. THE RESULT CAN BE PROPERTY
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. BLADES For operational safety and overall productivity considerations, it is required that specific FLOOR ARE PROVIDED WITH A PROTECTIVE COVER COVERING SCRAPER components meet minimum OVER THE CUTTING EDGE. EXERCISE EXTREME acceptable operational standards BEFORE utilization: CAUTION WHEN REMOVING AND/OR REINSTALLING THE PROTECTIVE COVER. STORE 1) Operator handle be properly mounted to the main THE BLADE WITH THE PROTECTIVE
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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS/OPERATION CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR DANGER PERSONAL INJURY. CAUTION DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER UP INTO A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF Do not drop the FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER ONE PERSON ALONE. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO directly upon the exciter plate. Direct impact LOWER THE FLOOR COVERING SCRAPER FROM against the exciter plate can result in damage to A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF components including the plate,
