Cleaning equipment, when working and used correctly, will produce a superior and more productive outcome.

The following information is a guide to the correct care of machinery and is designed to assist cleaners in minimising the occurrence of machinery failures.

Scrubbing Machines

Prior to use:

• Disengage the charger.

• Fill your machine with fresh water and dilute the recommended amount of chemical to your clean water tank.
  (Refer to the cleaning schedule for chemical dilution and use.)

• Attach the pad holder/s to the machine by hand and attach clean serviceable scrubbing pad/s.
  (Never lower the drive head and rattle the pad holders on — this will cause damage and will be deemed misuse.)

• Ensure the cap on the drain hose is affixed correctly. (If not affixed, suction will be greatly decreased.)

• Attach the clean squeegee assembly.

Your machine is now ready for use.

⚠️ Do not allow the dirty water tank to overfill — this will damage the vacuum motor and result in lack of suction or motor failure.
⚠️ Do not tamper with or remove the float in the dirty water tank.
⚠️ Make sure the dirty water tank is emptied at regular intervals.

After use:

• Empty the dirty water tank and flush the tank. (Dirty water leads to insect infestation.)

• Remove the squeegee and rinse all channels out.

• Remove pad holder/s and pad/s and rinse.

• Rinse the underside of the pad driver deck.

• Lift the tank and place the machine on charge.
  ⚠️ Charger must not be switched on until the Anderson plug is attached.
  ⚠️ It is recommended that batteries be allowed to breathe — leave the dirty water tank raised if possible.

Buffing Machines

Prior to use:

• Check a clean serviceable pad is fitted.

• To replace the pad:

  • Release handle locking lever.

  • Move handle to upright position.

  • Tilt machine up/back safely on rear rest.

  • Compress centre of pad to ensure clip fits snug.

  • Ensure pad clip locks on the second click. (Failure may result in injury or floor damage.)

• Lower machine to operational position.

• Affix gas bottle correctly to gas hose.

  • Tighten connection and check for leaks using soapy water.

• Check oil level. (Low oil may prevent starting.)

• Turn gas on slowly.

• Set accelerator lever to start, depress start button.

• If fails to start:

  • Check gas is on.

  • Check oil levels.

  • If safety valve shut off — turn gas off, release pressure, reattach hose, slowly turn gas on.

After use:

• Turn gas valve off.

• Dust down machine. (Failure to keep clean may result in operational issues or fire.)

• Remove buffing pad, rinse in warm water, dry, and replace with clean dry pad.

• Store hot buffer away from chemicals and flammable materials.

Swing / Inline Buffers

Prior to use:

• Check electrical lead and test/tag date. (Report damage immediately.)

• Affix pad holder and buffing pad/brush.

• Plug in and switch on.

After use:

• Switch off machine and wall socket.

• Roll up cord.

• Remove pad/brush and clean.

• Dust down machine. (Never use running water on electrical equipment.)

• Store neatly in designated area.

Vacuum Cleaners

Prior to use:

• Check lead and test/tag date. (Report damage immediately.)

• Ensure dust bag is empty.

• Check hose fittings and floor tool for damage.

• Plug in and switch on.

After use:

• Turn off machine before unplugging.

• Empty dust bag.

• Roll up cord.

• Store away from water with cord safely stored.

Fringe Mops

• Clean off at end of shift.

• Wash at regular intervals.

Mops & Buckets

• Clean/rinse before and after use.

• Leave mops to dry — do not leave in dirty water.

EQUIPMENT CARE PROCEDURES SUMMARY

SCRUBBING MACHINE — Daily Procedures:

• Drain and rinse recovery tank.

• Drain chemicals from solution tank.

• Wipe machine over with damp cloth.

• Wash/check pads at end of shift.

• Place on charge after use.

BUFFING MACHINE — Daily Procedures:

• Check dust bags, empty if required.

• Check/wash/swap buffer pads daily.

• Dust motor filter.

• Dust entire machine.

• Wipe machine with damp cloth.

Gas bottle checks:

• Before use and on gas change — check connections with soapy water leak test.

• Ensure stop plug is installed in empty bottle valve.

MOPS, BROOMS AND BUCKETS — Daily Procedures:

• Rinse and hang mops.

• Clean mop buckets.

• Clean brooms.

Machinery Trouble Shooting Guide

(Refer to the original document for full troubleshooting matrix — all issues and remedies to be included in web copy.)

Section 5.0 — Assessment

Outcomes:
At the end of this session, participants will be able to:

• Identify and understand the safe operation of:

  • Auto Scrubber

  • Buffer

  • Vacuum Cleaner

• Understand importance of and demonstrate correct maintenance and operation of all cleaning equipment used.

Machinery Trouble Shooting Guide