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What is the Purpose of a Rotary Floor Machine?
Before using a rotary floor machine, it's important to understand what it's used for. Rotary floor machines are designed to clean, grind and polish hard floors, such as tile, concrete, Terrazzo and hardwood. They can be used in a variety of settings, including homes, offices, and commercial spaces.
Step 1. How to attach either the Drive Board ( some people refer to this as a pad holder) or brush.
The Drive board on a Rotary Floor Polisher is the large round disk which a floor pad would attach to. The drive board has a prickly face (also known as hook and loop system) that the pad attaches to in a Velcro like fashion ( see photo below )***
To attach the drive board or brush to the machine, you'll need to insert it into the section called the drive pulley which can be located at the bottom of the machine. Usually rotary’s have their own style clutch/flange already attached to the drive board and can vary from one machine to another, a variety of clutch plates are available to purchase separately, if required, click here to view the selection ***
To line them up correctly, you'll need to make a half-turn anti-clockwise. This will fix the drive board or brush onto the machine.
All our rotary floor machines come with a drive board and nylon brush as standard. If you need to replace your drive board, these are also available for purchase via our website in the consumables section.
it's good practice to store the drive board unattached from the machine. It is also good practice to clean pads and brushes after use and allow them to dry, ready for the next use, this way, the drive board is less likely likely to become warped from the weight of the machine.
Step 2. Use the Machine with Proper Posture
It's important to use the handle in the correct position so that you're using the machine properly.
Use the lever on the handle to drop the handle to the desired height. This should be just below the operative's waist or in a comfortable position. Use the handle to lift the machine so it's level.
The idea is to use the machine with your back straight, legs straight, and arms straight. Imagine you're balancing a marble on the top of the machine because it needs to be completely level with the floor.
Step 3. Understand the Handle Section
The handle section on our rotary floor machines have two safety switches at the very top, which prevent the machine from turning on accidentally. To operate the machine, you'll need to be pulling one of these switches back into position. The main switch is located here as well
If you have the additional tank fixed to the machine, there is a loose handle underneath the machine’s handle which, when squeezed, is used for dispensing solution and products. ( Many operative’s dispense far too much fluid onto the floor, try a small amount initially then increase the amount, too much can cause unnecessary splashing which can cause damage to walls, kitchen units or furniture etc and also creates you work in cleaning it all off too )
Step 4. Steering a Rotary Floor Machine
The very first time using a rotary machine may be daunting as they need controlling. If you can imagine when you first started to learn how to drive a car, one of the first things to learn was to master the “biting point” on the clutch so the car drives off in a slow controlled manner, the rotary machine has the same principal. Once you have the rotary floor machine up and running, it's important to know how to steer it properly. Steering the machine is done by raising or lowering the handle to control the direction of the machine's movement.
To move the machine to the right, simply raise the handle up. This will cause the machine to tilt to the right and move in that direction. Conversely, to move the machine to the left, lower the handle down. This will cause the machine to tilt to the left and move accordingly.
A simple way to remember this is raise to go right and lower to move left. With practice, you'll quickly get the hang of steering the machine and be able to move it smoothly in the direction you need it to go. One piece of advice I would give you is to “relax” being tense can cause unnecessary aches and pains.
It's important to remember to keep the machine level as you steer it to avoid any damage to the floor or the machine itself. And as always, be sure to follow all safety guidelines and instructions for using the machine to ensure a safe and effective cleaning experience.
Remember - When using a Rotary machine the wheels are designed for transport of the machine only and shouldn't be touching the floor in operation.
If you have any further questions about how to use rotary floor polisher or any other floorcare machine or products, please feel free to call Rob on 07966 555828.