Hoover CH83005 - Troubleshooting

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4.0 Troubleshooting
Never operate this oor machine when the equipment is not performing as expected
or when any parts is visibly damaged. The cause and solution for some basic problems
are described below. When repair is needed, take the equipment to an authorized repair
service center.
4.1 The Floor Machine will not Run
Circuit breakers are tripped in the building. • Check and reset.
Equipment is unplugged. • Check plug wall and at machine base. Plug in.
Power cord failure. • Test with a working power cord. Lock the handle up and tip the
motor back. Unplug the cord at the motor and plug the motor into your working
power cord.
IMPORTANT! THIS IS JUST FOR TESTING. When you do this, you have •
removed the safety handle controls from the circuit and you are sending power
directly to the motor. If the motor now spins, the problem is in the cord of the
handle assembly. Seek authorized repair services.
If the motor still does not spin, the problem is either in the male connection at the •
motor base or in the motor. Seek authorized repair service.
Motor sparks or smokes. • Seek authorized repair service.
4.2 Electrical Shock to Operator
Equipment wiring failure or electrical short in the machine. • Seek authorized service.
Poor grounding or no grounding. • Test the outlet with a ground fault interrupter.
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ground plug on your cord.
Repeated circuit breaking. • High amp draw and circuit breaking can be an electrical
or mechanical problem. Seek authorized repair service.
4.3 High Vibration
Pads are not centered on the pad driver. • Tip machine back and re-center the pad.
Uneven wear or warp of pads, pad drivers or brushes. • Replace.
Machine chassis is damaged by dropping. • Replace.
3.2 Transport
To transport this oor machine from the janitor’s closet
to the work area:
Lock the handle in the “up” position. Wid the cord •
around the handles and the bottom cord hook.
Tip the machine back onto the transport wheels. •
Push or pull the machine by the handle, not by
the cord or any other part of the machine. Travel
carefully.