Multiquip Planer 8FP Series User Manual

OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL  
Electric and Gasoline  
Floor Planers  
Model 8FP Series  
Revision #2 (05/28/09)  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
MULTIQUIP FLOOR PLANERS 8FP SERIES  
Table Of Contents.................................................................................................................................3-4  
Parts Ordering Procedures...................................................................................................................6  
Notice to Operators...............................................................................................................................7-8  
Operator Instructional Data Sheet ........................................................................................................9  
Safety Precautions................................................................................................................................10  
Preparation ........................................................................................................................................11  
Operation ...........................................................................................................................................12  
Maintenance, Repair and Storage.....................................................................................................13  
Assembly ..............................................................................................................................................14  
Removing the Floor Planer from the Pallet........................................................................................14  
Before Starting the Engine....................................................................................................................14  
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Crankcase with Oil .........................................................................14  
Filling the 8FP/G Series Engine Fuel Tank .......................................................................................15  
Operation ..............................................................................................................................................15  
Theory of Operation...........................................................................................................................15  
Flail Design and Application ..............................................................................................................16-18  
Spacers Washers ..............................................................................................................................18  
Flair Drum Rods.................................................................................................................................18-19  
Flail Drum Design and Application.....................................................................................................20  
Installing Flails on the Two Section Drum .........................................................................................21-23  
Installing a Loaded Drum On the Driveshaft......................................................................................23-24  
Transporting the Floor Planer............................................................................................................24  
Starting the 8FP/E on the Jobsite......................................................................................................25-26  
Starting the 8FP/G on the Jobsite .....................................................................................................27  
Operating the 8FP/E and 8FG/G Floor Planers on the Jobsite.........................................................27-31  
Stopping the 8FP/E Floor Planer on the Jobsite ...............................................................................31  
Stopping the 8FP/G Floor Planer on the Jobsite...............................................................................31  
Service..................................................................................................................................................31  
Preventative Maintenance Check List ...............................................................................................31-32  
Checking V-Belt Tension and Alignment...........................................................................................32  
Installing a Replacement V-Belt or Pulley .........................................................................................33  
Installing Replacement Bearing on the V-Belt Side...........................................................................35-37  
Installing Replacement Bearing on the Outboard Side .....................................................................37-39  
Lubrication Requirements..................................................................................................................39  
Aligning the Caster Wheels ...............................................................................................................40  
Checking Driveshaft Runout..............................................................................................................41  
Engine Service...................................................................................................................................43  
Troubleshooting ....................................................................................................................................44  
Electric Motor.....................................................................................................................................44  
Gasoline Engine ................................................................................................................................44  
Operational Problems........................................................................................................................44-45  
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TABLE OF CONTENTS  
Storage .................................................................................................................................................46  
Specifications........................................................................................................................................47  
Explanation of Code In Remarks Column ............................................................................................48  
Suggested Spare Parts.........................................................................................................................49  
Component Parts Drawings  
Main Frame Assembly.......................................................................................................................50-51  
Driveshaft Assembly..........................................................................................................................52-53  
Rear Frame Assembly.......................................................................................................................54-55  
Operator Handle Assembly (Gasoline)..............................................................................................56-57  
Gasoline Engine Assembly................................................................................................................58-59  
Operator Handle Assembly (Electric) ................................................................................................60-61  
Electric Motor Assembly ....................................................................................................................62-63  
One Section Drum Assembly.............................................................................................................64-65  
Two Section Drum Assembly.............................................................................................................66-67  
Flails Assembly..................................................................................................................................68-69  
Decals................................................................................................................................................70-71  
Terms and Condition of Sale —Parts................................................................................................72  
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PARTS ORDERING PROCEDURES  
Ordering parts has never been easier!  
Choose from three easy options:  
Effective:  
January 1st, 2006  
Best Deal!  
Order via Internet (Dealers Only)  
Order parts on-line using Multiquip’s SmartEquip website!  
:
If you have an MQ Account, to obtain a Username  
and Password, E-mail us at: parts@multiquip.  
com.  
View Parts Diagrams  
Order Parts  
Print Specification Information  
To obtain an MQ Account, contact your  
District Sales Manager for more information.  
Use the internet and qualify for a 5% Discount  
on Standard orders for all orders which include  
complete part numbers.*  
Goto www.multiquip.com and click on  
to log in and save!  
Order Parts  
Note: Discounts Are Subject To Change  
Fax your order in and qualify for a 2% Discount  
on Standard orders for all orders which include  
complete part numbers.*  
Order via Fax (Dealers Only)  
:
All customers are welcome to order parts via Fax.  
Domestic (US) Customers dial:  
1-800-6-PARTS-7 (800-672-7877)  
Note: Discounts Are Subject To Change  
Domestic (US) Dealers Call:  
Order via Phone:  
1-800-427-1244  
Non-Dealer Customers:  
International Customers should contact  
their local Multiquip Representatives for  
Parts Ordering information.  
Contact your local Multiquip Dealer for  
parts or call 800-427-1244 for help in  
locating a dealer near you.  
When ordering parts, please supply:  
Dealer Account Number  
Specify Preferred Method of Shipment:  
Dealer Name and Address  
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DHL  
Truck  
Priority One  
Ground  
Shipping Address (if different than billing address)  
Return Fax Number  
Next Day  
Second/Third Day  
Applicable Model Number  
Quantity, Part Number and Description of Each Part  
NOTICE  
All orders are treated as Standard Orders and will  
ship the same day if received prior to 3PM PST.  
WE ACCEPT ALL MAJOR CREDIT CARDS!  
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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 BITTE AN DEN HERSTELLER  
FUER RICHTIGE HILFE EHE SIE VERSUCHEN DIESES PRODUKT ZU OPERIEREN.  
SI VOUS NE LISEZ OU NE COMPRENDRE ENTIEREMENT LES MATIERES DE CE  
MANUEL, S'IL VOUS PLAIT, CONTACTEZ L'USINE POUR L'ASSISTANCE APPROPRIEE  
AVANT D'UTILISER LE PRODUIT.  
DANGER  
CAUTION  
These safety alert symbols identify important safety messages in this manual. When you see these symbols, be  
alert to the possibility of personal injury and carefully read the message that follows.  
Do not allow anyone to operate the FLOOR PLANER without first reading this Operator Manual and becoming  
familiar with its operation. The manufacturer of the FLOOR PLANER has gone to great extremes to provide the  
owner(s) and/or operator(s) with the finest equipment available for its intended job function of removing covering  
materials from concrete and wood floor surfaces. Yet, the possibility exists that the FLOOR PLANER can be  
utilized in and/or subjected to job applications not perceived and/or anticipated by the manufacturer. Such misuse  
and/or misapplication of the FLOOR PLANER can lead to the possibility of serious damage, injury or even death.  
It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to determine that the FLOOR PLANER is being utilized  
and/or operated within the scope of its intended job function. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or  
operator(s) to establish, monitor and constantly upgrade all safety programs and/or practices utilized in and for  
the operation of the FLOOR PLANER. The purpose of such programs is to provide for owner(s') and/or  
operator(s') safety. Operators must be instructed to recognize and avoid unsafe conditions associated with their  
work (29 CFR 1926.21 (b)(2)) and/or applicable updated revisions. It is the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or  
operator(s) to determine that no modifications and/or alterations have been made to the FLOOR PLANER.  
Modifications and/or alterations can lead to the possibility of serious damage, injury or even death. It is the  
responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to make this Operator Manual available for consultation during all  
phases of operation. Refer to OSHA 2207 and/or applicable updated revisions which contains all OSHA job  
safety and health rules and regulations (1926 and 1910) covering construction.  
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NOTICE TO OPERATORS  
CAUTION  
The concept of frame mounted type FLOOR PLANERs has been successfully utilized for many years as a  
practical solution to many types of random FLOOR PLANER requirements. The basic concept is proven  
and well accepted within the associated marketplaces. Use of a FLOOR PLANER requires strenuous work  
activity. This type of work activity can be considered to be greater in magnitude than that experienced  
with the use of many other types of both light construction and lawn and garden related equipment. This  
type of work activity should only be attempted by operators of adequate physical size and stature, mental  
awareness and physical strength and condition. The body parts most noticeably affected during the  
planing process are the arms, hands, wrists, shoulders, lower back and legs. The process can also  
produce excessive stress/strain directly to the back muscles, spinal vertebrae and many other body  
parts. Back related pain can be a side effect of utilizing a FLOOR PLANER. An operator with a chronic  
back related problem or a history of back and/or other medically related problems should not attempt to  
utilize the FLOOR PLANER. Use of the FLOOR PLANER may only aggravate this and any other medically  
related problem. Because of the diverse type of prevailing job applications, job site conditions, operator  
experience levels and operator physical characteristics, no warranty, guarantee, representation and/or  
liability is made by the manufacturer as to the absolute correctness or sufficiency of any operational  
procedure, operational position and/or technique. There is no absolute guarantee that an operator of any  
given experience level, physical size and/or physical condition will be immune to the possibility of and/or  
probable physical side effects of the normal use of the FLOOR PLANER. Each potential operator must be  
made aware of and assume the operational and physical liability described and/or associated with the  
use of the FLOOR PLANER. Improper use of the FLOOR PLANER can result in property damage and/or  
personal injury, including death. Each potential operator not willing to assume the operational and  
physical liability described and/or associated with the use of the FLOOR PLANER, should not operate it.  
Proper levels of operator experience, skill and common sense are essential for maximizing the safe and  
efficient operation of the FLOOR PLANER.  
Record the FLOOR PLANER and electric motor serial numbers in the spaces provided below.  
_______________ Model Number  
_______________ Serial Number  
_______________Engine/Electric Motor Serial Number  
_______________ Date of Purchase  
Specifications and design are subject to change without notice or obligation. All specifications are general in  
nature and are not intended for specific application purposes. Multiquip, Inc. reserves the right to make changes  
in design, engineering or specifications and to add improvements or discontinue manufacture at any time without  
notice or obligation. Multiquip, Inc. and its agents accept no responsibility for variations which maybe evident in  
actual products, specifications, pictures and descriptions contained in this publication.  
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OPERATOR INSTRUCTIONAL DATA SHEET  
The following undersigned operators of the 8FP Series FLOOR PLANERS 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 OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR MANUAL AND APPLICABLE SAFETY AND  
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE FOR THE FLOOR PLANER.  
2) FORMALIZED OPERATOR SAFETY PROGRAM TO BE DEVISED BY THE OWNER OF THE FLOOR  
PLANER IN CONJUNCTION WITH THE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR MANUAL AND THE  
APPLICABLE SAFETY AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE FOR THE FLOOR PLANER.  
4) LOCAL LAWS, REGULATIONS AND CUSTOMS RESEARCHED FOR AND/OR BY THE OWNER OF THE  
FLOOR PLANER AND DEEMED APPLICABLE TO THE SAFE AND PROPER USE AND/OR OPERATION OF  
THE FLOOR PLANER FOR ANY SPECIFIC JOB APPLICATION.  
5) FORMALIZED MAINTENANCE PROGRAM FOR THE FLOOR PLANER TO BE DEVISED BY THE OWNER  
OF THE FLOOR PLANER IN ACCORDANCE WITH, BUT NOT NECESSARILY LIMITED TO, THE  
SPECIFICATIONS, GUIDELINES AND OPERATIONAL INFORMATION CONTAINED IN THE APPLICABLE  
OPERATOR MANUAL.  
6) COMPREHENSIVE OPERATIONAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR THE CORRECT AND PROPER USE OF THE  
FLOOR PLANER AS PER THE CONTENTS OF THE APPLICABLE OPERATOR'S MANUAL, SAFETY AND  
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE AND APPLICABLE MATERIAL INCLUDED IN THE NATIONAL  
ELECTRIC CODE®.  
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_______________ Operator  
_______________ Operator  
_______________ Operator  
_______________ Operator  
_______________ Operator  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
_______________ Owner/Instructor  
__________ Date  
__________ Date  
__________ Date  
__________ Date  
__________ Date  
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NOTE: INSERT COPIES OF THIS PAGE WITHIN THE OPERATOR'S MANUAL IF SPACE FOR ADDITIONAL  
OPERATORS IS REQUIRED.  
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS  
Avoid the urge not to take the necessary time to read  
this Operator's Manual before operating the FLOOR  
PLANER. DO NOT OPERATE THE FLOOR PLANER  
DANGER  
UNTIL  
EACH  
OPERATOR  
COMPLETELY  
THE  
FOLLOWING  
SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS  
COMPREHENDS THE CONTENTS OF THIS  
MANUAL AND THE APPLICABLE SAFETY AND  
OPERATIONAL INFORMATION VIDEO TAPE.  
PROVIDE SOME COMMON SENSE GUIDES TO  
PROMOTE SAFETY AND EFFICIENCY WITH THE  
FLOOR PLANER. NO WARRANTY, GUARANTEE  
OR REPRESENTATION IS MADE BY THE  
MANUFACTURER AS TO THE ABSOLUTE  
CORRECTNESS OR SUFFICIENCY OF ANY  
INFORMATION OR STATEMENT. THESE SAFETY  
PRECAUTIONS ARE INTENDED TO DEAL  
PRINCIPALLY WITH COMMON PRACTICES AND  
CONDITIONS ENCOUNTERED IN THE USE OF THE  
FLOOR PLANER AND ARE NOT INTENDED TO BE  
ALL INCLUSIVE. PROPER LEVELS OF OPERATOR  
EXPERIENCE, SKILL AND COMMON SENSE ARE  
2) Develop a comprehensive program for the safe  
operation of the FLOOR PLANER by its owner(s)  
and/or operator(s). Such a program will include, but is  
not limited to: instructional requirements for operation,  
applicable OSHA requirements, local laws and  
regulations, job site safety and a FLOOR PLANER  
maintenance program. Constantly  
examine and  
upgrade this program to guarantee owner(s) and/or  
operator(s) safety. Each operator must be fully  
instructed regarding the specifics of this safety  
program.  
ESSENTIAL  
FOR  
SAFE  
AND  
EFFICIENT  
OPERATION.  
3) Determine that the FLOOR PLANER is in its  
original, factory configuration and has not been  
modified in any manner. Many modifications can result  
in potentially dangerous configurations that can lead to  
property damage and/or personal injury. If there are  
any questions about possible modifications made to  
the FLOOR PLANER, contact the Customer Service  
Department for specific information BEFORE  
utilization. There is no charge for this service. Do not  
operate the FLOOR PLANER without the use of the  
original equipment V-belt and diamond blade guards.  
Use of the FLOOR PLANER without an approved belt  
guard and/or diamond blade guard can lead to  
property damage and/or personal injury.  
DANGER  
THE ENGINE EXHAUST FROM THIS PRODUCT  
CONTAINS CHEMICALS KNOWN TO THE STATE  
OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE CANCER, BIRTH  
DEFECTS OR OTHER REPRODUCTIVE HARM.  
THIS STATEMENT IS MADE IN COMPLIANCE TO  
CALIFORNIA PROPOSITION 65.  
DANGER  
INCORRECT USE OF THE FLOOR PLANER CAN  
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE, PERSONAL  
INJURY OR EVEN DEATH. TO REDUCE THIS  
POSSIBILITY, GIVE COMPLETE AND UNDIVIDED  
ATTENTION TO THE JOB AT HAND AND FOLLOW  
THESE SAFETY PRECAUTIONS:  
4) Minors should never be allowed to operate the  
FLOOR PLANER. Bystanders, especially children and  
animals, should not be allowed in the area where the  
FLOOR PLANER is in use. The sawing process can  
result in flying particles being emitted at high velocity  
and striking the operator and/or onlookers. This can  
lead to the possibility of property damage and/or  
personal injury. Keep all body parts, loose clothing,  
foreign objects and onlookers clear of the rotating  
diamond blade, caster wheels, main wheels and flying  
particles.  
PREPARATION.  
1) This FLOOR PLANER is specialized type of  
powered equipment, designed for a specific job  
function and requires adequate and thorough  
instruction BEFORE it is operated. The size, power,  
complexity and operating characteristics of this type of  
powered equipment would dictate that each operator  
must receive adequate, professional instruction  
regarding the proper operation of this FLOOR  
PLANER before being allowed to utilize it. BEFORE  
attempting to utilize this FLOOR PLANER, read this  
Operator's Manual, the applicable Safety and  
Operational Information Video Tape and the material  
supplied by the engine manufacturer to familiarize  
each operator with its correct operating procedures.  
5) Operators must be in adequate physical condition,  
mental health and not under the influence of any  
substance (drugs, alcohol, etc.) which might impair  
vision, dexterity or judgment. Working with the FLOOR  
PLANER is strenuous. If you have any condition that  
might be aggravated by strenuous work, check with  
your doctor BEFORE operating the FLOOR PLANER.  
Guard against the possibility of back related injuries.  
Always lift the FLOOR PLANER with leg muscles and  
not with the back.  
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rotate at high speed during the planing process and  
are subject to high wear rates.  
f) Determine that operator controls work freely, all  
safety devices are operative and information decals  
are readable.  
6) Prolonged use of the FLOOR PLANER (or other,  
similar machines) exposes the operator to vibrations  
which may produce Whitefinger Disease (Raynaud's  
Phenomenon). This phenomenon reduces the hand's  
ability to feel and regulate temperature, produces  
numbness and burning sensations and may cause  
nerve and circulation damage and tissue necrosis.  
Anti-vibration systems do not guarantee that you will  
g) Check to see that the FLOOR PLANER and all  
related accessories are in good, mechanical condition  
BEFORE utilization.  
not  
sustain  
Whitefinger  
Disease.  
Therefore,  
continuous and regular users should closely monitor  
the condition of their hands and fingers. After each  
period of use, exercise to restore normal blood  
circulation. If any of the symptoms appear, seek  
medical advice immediately.  
h) Reconnect the spark plug wire or power source  
cable as applicable  
9) Contact appropriate representatives to determine  
if/where electrical cables, gas lines and other  
hazardous items are buried under the work surface  
BEFORE utilization. The FLOOR PLANER and related  
accessories are not insulated. Contact with buried  
electrical cables, gas lines and other hazardous items  
can result in electrocution and/or an explosion.  
7) Clothing must be sturdy and snug fitting, but allow  
complete freedom of movement. Never wear loose  
fitting jackets, scarves, neckties, jewelry, flared or  
cuffed pants or anything that could become caught on  
controls or moving parts. Wear long pants to protect  
your legs. Protect your hands with heavy duty, nonslip  
gloves to improve your grip. Good footing is most  
important when operating the FLOOR PLANER. Wear  
sturdy boots with nonslip soles. Steel-toed safety  
shoes are highly recommended. Keep shoes properly  
laced. Never wear tennis shoes or other, similar type  
shoes which afford little or no protection. Wear an  
approved safety hard hat to protect the operator'(s')  
head(s) where there is a danger of head injuries.  
Noise, generated by the operation of the FLOOR  
PLANER and the actual process itself, can damage  
your hearing. Wear approved sound barriers (ear  
plugs or ear mufflers) to protect your hearing.  
Continuous and regular operators should have their  
hearing checked regularly.  
10) Know how the controls operate. Know how to stop  
the engine or electrical motor quickly in an emergency.  
Always start the engine or electric motor according to  
the instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize  
the possibility of unexpected contact with the work  
surface. Unexpected contact with the work surface  
can cause loss of machine control, and the possibility  
of property damage and/or personal injury.  
11) Ground the SP8/E electrically powered Floor  
Planer motor securely. Determine that any "grounding"  
wire and/or device is, in fact, properly grounding the  
motor. Failure to properly ground the motor may cause  
an electrical shock and/or electrocution, resulting in  
property damage and personal, injury including death.  
Electrical wiring and all connections should be  
performed by a qualified electrician. The electric motor  
is designed to operate from a 230 volt, AC power  
source. Determine that the electric motor is properly  
wired according to the intended and/or available power  
source. Operating the electric motor from an improper  
voltage/amperage power source can result in property  
damage and/or personal injury.  
8) Visually inspect the FLOOR PLANER, components,  
tools and accessories for damaged or worn parts.  
BEFORE each use:  
a) Disconnect the engine spark plug wire or power  
source cable.  
b) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter  
from the wheels and determine that each rotates  
freely.  
12) When operating the 8FP/E electrically powered  
Floor Planer on a surface containing water or other  
electrically conducting liquid, special precautions must  
be taken to minimize the possibility of operator  
electrocution. For specific information, consult current  
National Electrical Code publications and OSHA  
publications 210-22D (or current revision) for  
construction sites and 555-3 (or current revision) for  
use around any area containing water  
c) Clean and remove all accumulated foreign matter  
from inside the mainframe area.  
d) Inspect the V-belt drive for proper tension, wear and  
general condition. Replace each component as  
necessary.  
e) Inspect the flail drum and flails/spacer washers for  
excessive wear and structural integrity. Replace each  
component as necessary. The flail drum and flails  
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13) Never exceed the recommended capacities of the  
FLOOR PLANER. Refer to the Specifications section  
of this manual for more detailed information.  
and/or onlookers. This can lead to the possibility of  
property damage and/or personal injury. Keep all body  
parts, loose clothing and foreign objects clear of the  
rotating diamond blade.  
OPERATION.  
6) Start the engine or electric motor according to the  
instructions as outlined in this manual to minimize the  
possibility of unexpected contact with the work  
surface. Unexpected contact with the work surface  
can cause the loss of machine control and the  
possibility of property damage and/or personal injury.  
1) Give complete and undivided attention to the job at  
hand. Do not chew gum, smoke and/or use smokeless  
tobacco while utilizing the FLOOR PLANER. Do not  
attempt to eat and/or drink while utilizing the FLOOR  
PLANER. Determine that eyeglasses and/or hearing  
aid devices are properly secured  
7) Start and operate the FLOOR PLANER only in a  
well ventilated area. Carbon Monoxide fumes given off  
by an engine are poisonous. Breathing these fumes  
can result in property damage and/or personal injury.  
Operate the FLOOR PLANER only when/where  
visibility and light are adequate for the job at hand.  
Work carefully. Always hold the operator handle firmly  
with both hands. Wrap your fingers around the handle,  
keeping it cradled between your thumbs and fingers.  
Always make sure the operator handle is in good  
condition and free of moisture, pitch, oil or grease.  
Wear gloves to improve your grip. Never leave the  
FLOOR PLANER running unattended.  
Use of the FLOOR PLANER is strenuous and causes  
fatigue. Help prevent the cause of an accident. Plan to  
take work breaks as required to help maintain proper  
mental and physical alertness.  
2) This FLOOR PLANER is not sealed or insulated. Do  
not operate the FLOOR PLANER in an explosive  
atmosphere or near combustible materials. Refer to  
®
current OSHA rules and regulations.  
3) Gasoline is an extremely flammable fuel. Use  
extreme caution when handling gasoline or mixing  
fuel. Always utilize UL®, CSA® OR CE approved  
containers for the storage and transportation of fuel.  
Do not smoke or bring fire or flame near the fuel.  
Always shut off the engine and allow it to cool before  
refueling. Never remove the fuel tank filler cap while  
the engine is running. Never operate an engine  
without a fuel tank filler cap. Select bare ground for  
fueling and move at least 10 feet from the fueling spot  
before starting the engine. Wipe off any spilled fuel  
before starting the engine and check for leakage. If a  
fuel or oil leak is found, do not start or run the engine  
until the leak is fixed and the spillage has been wiped  
away. Take care not to get fuel or oil on your clothing.  
If this happens, change your clothing immediately.  
Before operating the FLOOR PLANER refer to the  
Specifications section of this manual for more  
detailed information regarding fuel and lubrication  
requirements.  
8) Special care must be exercised on slippery  
conditions and on difficult, uneven surfaces. Watch for  
cracks, high spots and other, surface irregularities.  
Keep proper footing and balance at all times. The  
normal use of this machine is on level surfaces. Other  
terrains can be dangerous and should be avoided.  
Only properly trained operators should attempt these  
techniques.  
9) Never start the engine or electric motor with the  
Floor Planer on cracked, uneven or irregular surfaces.  
Never start the engine or electric motor with the flails  
and/or flail drum in contact with the work surface.  
Such occurrences can lead to the loss of machine  
control and the possibility of property damage and/or  
personal injury.  
4) The FLOOR PLANER is designed for use by one  
operator. Use of the FLOOR PLANER by more than  
one operator can lead to confusion and loss of control,  
resulting in property damage and/or personal injury. If  
it is felt that more than one person is required to  
operate the FLOOR PLANER, STOP and contact the  
Customer Service Department for specific operational  
and service/maintenance information. There is no  
charge for this service.  
10) Contact with a hot, engine muffler can cause  
property damage and/or personal injury. Remain clear  
of a hot, engine muffler. Do not over speed the engine  
by altering the governor setting or by disconnecting  
the engine governor. Serious damage to the engine  
and/or personal injury can result.  
11) Because this FLOOR PLANER is classified as a  
low cost, hand held, low horsepower, portable type  
machine, it is limited in the number of practical and/or  
suitable job applications. A particular job site, actual  
surface conditions, job specifications and operator  
5) Do not operate the FLOOR PLANER with onlookers  
close by. Caution all onlookers to stand clear. The  
sawing process can result in flying particles being  
emitted at high velocity and striking the operator  
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skill/common sense may dictate that a different type of  
machine (with characteristics of higher purchase cost,  
being mounted to a carrier vehicle, with greater  
horsepower and less mobility), method and/or process  
be utilized to properly complete the job with the degree  
of efficiency and safety required. Contact the  
Customer Service Department for specific information  
regarding suitable job applications, job sites surface  
conditions and operator experience/skill/common  
sense recommendations for this FLOOR PLANER  
BEFORE utilization. There is no charge for this  
service.  
6) Do not operate the FLOOR PLANER without the  
use of factory approved V-belt and diamond blade  
guards that are maintained in proper structural  
condition.  
7) Maintain all safety and operation decals in proper  
condition. If any decal becomes damaged and/or  
unreadable, replace with genuine, factory approved,  
replacement parts only.  
8) The Floor Planer utilizes self locking hexagon head  
nuts to minimize the effects of vibration. Replace all  
self locking hardware with genuine, factory approved,  
replacement parts only.  
MAINTENANCE, REPAIR AND STORAGE.  
1) Use only genuine, approved replacement parts and  
accessories for maintenance and repair. Use of parts  
and accessories manufactured by others can result in  
property damage and/or personal injury.  
9) Consult the material supplied by the engine or  
electric motor manufacturer for specific information  
relative to proper operational, lubrication and storage  
requirements.  
2) Follow the Service instructions as outlined in the  
appropriate section of this manual.  
3) Always stop the engine or electric motor and  
disconnect the spark plug wire or power source cable  
BEFORE checking or working on the FLOOR  
PLANER.  
4) Always properly maintain the FLOOR PLANER.  
Frequently check all fasteners and individual parts.  
Built in safety features are effective only if they are  
maintained in good working condition. Replace any  
questionable part or assembly with a genuine, factory  
approved, replacement part. Do not forsake proper  
maintenance for the price of a few replacement parts.  
Proper maintenance does not cost...it actually pays  
dividends. Do not attempt any maintenance repair  
work not described in this manual. Have such work  
performed at your dealer's service facility.  
5) A worn or damaged engine muffler is a fire hazard  
and may cause loss of hearing. Check to see that the  
muffler is in good condition. If the muffler is equipped  
with a spark arresting device, determine that it is in  
proper working condition at regular service intervals.  
Replace the spark arresting device with an approved  
replacement if there is any question of it integrity. It is  
the responsibility of the owner(s) and/or operator(s) to  
provide for and properly maintain a USDA approved,  
spark arresting muffler in an operating area specified  
by law. Check with appropriate governing agencies for  
more specific information. The FLOOR PLANER must  
not be operated if the muffler is faulty or has been  
removed. Contact with a hot engine muffler can cause  
property damage and/or personal injury.  
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FILLING THE ENGINE CRANKCASE WITH OIL.  
Application: 8FP/G Series Floor Planer.  
Assembly  
The 8FP Series Floor Planer are shipped from the  
factory secured on a specially designed wooden pallet  
and protected from external damage by a corrugated  
carton or wood crate. If shipped with a corrugated  
carton, the Floor Planer can be secured to the pallet  
by wood laths nailed to the pallet body. Remove the  
carton or crate immediately upon receipt using suitable  
tools to remove the nails.  
Note: Floor Planers are selected at random at the  
factory and test run. These units are shipped with oil in  
the engine crankcase and fuel drained from the fuel  
tank.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, small, clean funnel.  
The 8FP/G Floor Planer is available equipped with a  
number of industrial quality, gasoline and diesel  
engines. Engines are not preserviced at the factory  
(see note above) and will require the addition of oil in  
the crankcase before being placed in service. Consult  
the material supplied by the engine manufacturer for  
the engine that has been ordered with your Floor  
Planer. Carefully review this material to become  
familiar with specific operating characteristic,  
recommendations and service requirements.  
REMOVING THE FLOOR PLANER FROM THE  
PALLET.  
Application: All Models.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, pliers.  
1 each, claw hammer or hammer and an appropriate  
pry bar.  
2 each, 1/2 inch wrenches.  
The Floor Planer is secured to the pallet with steel  
banding. Using the pliers, cut and remove the banding.  
The Floor Planer is secured to the pallet with a tie-  
down clamp. Using the 1/2-inch wrenches, remove the  
tie-down clamp. The Floor Planer can then be  
removed from the pallet.  
1) Determine the location(s) of both the oil filler and oil  
drain plug(s).  
2) Wipe oil, dust and accumulated dirt from the filler  
plug area.  
3) Using the funnel, fill the engine crankcase with a  
high-grade motor oil. Consult the material supplied by  
the engine manufacturer for proper amount, weight  
and service classification.  
DANGER  
GLASSES  
WEAR  
SAFETY  
AND  
OTHER  
WHEN  
APPROPRIATE  
SAFETY APPAREL  
4) Replace the oil filler plug and tighten. Wipe off any  
excess oil spilled on the engine crankcase and Floor  
Planer.  
CUTTING THE STEEL BANDING AND/OR  
REMOVING THE CORRUGATED/WOOD SHIPPING  
CRATE.  
5) Do not operate the engine unless proper oil level is  
maintained as per the material supplied by the engine  
manufacturer.  
Visually inspect the shipment for freight damage  
and/or missing parts. If shipping damage is evident,  
contact the delivering carrier immediately to arrange  
for an inspection of the damage by their claims  
representative. Federal law requires that a claim be  
filed within a specific time period. If missing parts are  
detected, notify your dealer who will assist you in  
obtaining them.  
FILLING THE 8FP/G SERIES ENGINE FUEL TANK.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, small, clean funnel.  
The Floor Planer is shipped from the factory  
completely assembled. If ordered with the Floor  
Planer, the flail drum and flail kit are normally installed  
on the flail drum driveshaft. Additional flail drums and  
flail kits or replacement parts are normally shipped  
separately.  
CAUTION  
Never mix oil with gasoline. Four cycle engines are  
not designed to be operated with oil mixed with  
the gasoline.  
1) Determine the location of the fuel tank filler cap.  
Check all fasteners for security. Consult a fastener  
torque chart for the proper torque value if any fastener  
is found to require retorquing.  
2) Carefully clean the filler cap and surrounding area  
to insure that no dirt or debris falls into the fuel tank.  
Remove the filler cap.  
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3) Using the funnel, fill the fuel tank with fresh, clean  
fuel according to the specifications outlined in the  
material supplied by the engine manufacturer. Do not  
overfill the tank or spill any fuel. If the fuel tank  
incorporates a screen mesh to prevent debris from  
falling into the tank, do not remove to increase the fill  
rate. Replace the filler cap. Wipe away any excess  
spilled fuel.  
FLAIL DESIGN AND APPLICATION.  
While individual flail design and configuration may  
vary, basic operational characteristics are identical:  
impact a work surface material and remove  
a
percentage of the material. This common operational  
characteristic has led to the development of two basic  
flail configurations:  
1) High carbon, heat treated, alloy steel designed for  
direct contact and removal of the surface material. The  
high carbon content of the flail material also helps to  
improve service life  
DANGER  
MANY FUELS ARE EXTREMELY FLAMMABLE. DO  
NOT SMOKE NEAR THE FUEL TANK. DO NOT FILL  
THE FUEL TANK WITH THE ENGINE RUNNING OR  
IF IT IS HOT. ALLOW AMPLE TIME BETWEEN  
EACH REFUELING FOR THE ENGINE TO COOL.  
2) High carbon, heat treated, alloy steel with tungsten  
carbide inserts brazed into the flail body. The tungsten  
carbide inserts are intended to directly contact the  
work surface and remove material. The inserts  
Operation  
effectively resist wear and usually deliver  
a
THEORY OF OPERATION  
Application: All Models.  
substantially longer service life than the plain, heat  
treated steel types. The flail body is designed to serve  
as a matrix or support for the tungsten carbide inserts,  
hence the requirement for heat treatment. The heat  
treatment process also aids the flail body in resisting  
wear.  
The 8FP Series Floor Planers operate on the principle  
of various flail configurations being operated at high  
rotational speeds to make direct contact with a work  
surface. A series of flails are spaced and aligned on  
shafts that span a specified width and rotate on a  
drum that can be raised or lowered at the discretion of  
the operator. The specific flail configuration and impact  
rate directly affect the rate of material removal from  
the work surface, the resulting surface profile and  
texture.  
Several factors directly affect the selection of a  
flail design for a specific job application:  
1) The type and amount of material to be removed  
from the work surface. Materials of higher yield and  
tensile strengths along with the actual volume of  
material to be removed will generally be the first  
factors under consideration.  
The planing process is directly controlled by these  
conditions:  
1) The use of a suitable mechanism (flail) of sufficient  
strength and hardness to impact the work surface and  
remove material while delivering an acceptable  
service life.  
2) Purchase costs versus service life. The original  
purchase cost of plain, heat treated steel flails must be  
compared against the substantially higher costs of  
tungsten carbide insert flails. In turn, these costs must  
be compared to anticipated service life. All flails,  
whether of high speed steel or tungsten carbide insert  
design, will eventually wear to the point of requiring  
replacement. The amount of unproductive time spent  
to replace worn flails on a job can be substantially  
greater than the actual replacement cost of many  
flails. It then becomes a balance between purchase  
cost, productivity, service life and labor cost.  
2) Sufficient static weight supporting the flails which  
allow them to effectively penetrate the work surface  
and remove material.  
3) Adequate horsepower capable of propelling the  
rotating flails against the work surface to deliver  
acceptable productivity rates.  
Since no two materials are exactly alike, no two work  
surface materials can be penetrated and removed by  
the exact same method. The nature of the planing  
process, along with operator experience, skill and  
common sense, would suggest that efficient and  
productive material removal is a matter of trial and  
error. Combinations of flail type, condition,  
configuration, spacing along the width of the flail drum  
and feed rate are direct factors that will determine the  
overall success of the job application.  
3) Surface finish and texture. The finest grained  
surface finish available from the planing process is  
comparable to a "swept or broomed" like finish.  
FIGURE 1. If a smooth, flat finish is desired, the  
planing process must be followed with a grinding or  
polishing type process. Many job requirements may  
call for large amounts of material to be removed, but  
followed with additional specifications requiring a finer  
surface finish or texture. Many times these jobs dictate  
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the use of an aggressive flail configuration because of  
productivity and cost considerations. Less aggressive  
flail configurations can then be utilized for the final  
finishing sequence. Generally speaking, the more  
aggressive the flail configuration, the more coarse the  
resulting finish and texture.  
Suggested Applications:  
1) Removal of thin coatings and encrusted  
accumulations.  
2) Cleaning concrete and asphaltic surfaces.  
3) Removing thick material build-ups of greases,  
paints, oils, vegetable powders and some resins from  
wood floors.  
4) Light scarifying prior to the application of coatings,  
toppings or sealers.  
5) Light, steel deck descaling projects.  
COST 1  
PRODUCTIVITY 3  
SERVICE LIFE 1. The star flail should be replaced  
when the outside diameter is worn to approximately 1-  
5/16 inch or the inside diameter elongates to  
approximately 3/4 inch.  
FIGURE 1  
Beam Flail  
The beam type flail is manufactured from high  
carbon, alloy steel that is through hardened for  
additional service life. FIGURE 3. It is highly effective  
for scabbling or scarifying and delivers medium to  
coarse surface finish texture. Designed for medium to  
high speed material removal of the work surface.  
Many flail configurations are available to meet a wide  
variety of job application and surface material  
specifications. To give additional perspective to each  
configuration a rating system of 1 to 10 (10 being  
highest) has been devised.  
Star Flail  
The star type flail is manufactured from high carbon,  
alloy steel that is through hardened for additional  
service life. FIGURE 2. It is highly effective for light  
cleaning or scarifying and delivers a fine surface finish  
texture. Designed for medium to high speed material  
removal of the work surface.  
FIGURE 3  
FIGURE 2  
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and rapid removal of a surface in comparison to the  
beam flail. The addition of the tungsten carbide inserts  
Suggested Applications:  
contributes to its long service life and higher  
production rates. The tungsten carbide is also the  
main reason for the cost differential between it and the  
other flails. The design configuration yields a rather  
coarse surface finish and texture. For many job  
applications, this finish and texture will be satisfactory.  
Some applications may require an additional  
smoothing process. For example: removing high spots  
or other irregularities from sidewalks. The initial  
process would utilize pentagonal flails for productivity  
and service life reasons. If the resulting surface finish  
is too coarse to meet specifications, it can be  
smoothed with the use of the star or beam flails.  
1) Medium duty asphalt and concrete milling.  
2) Descaling steel decks.  
3) Removing thick material build-ups of greases,  
paints, oils, vegetable powders and resins from non-  
wood type floors.  
4) Dried, fully cured, carpet and tile adhesive removal.  
5) Painted traffic line removal.  
COST 1  
PRODUCTIVITY 5  
COST 10  
PRODUCTIVITY 8  
SERVICE LIFE 2. The beam flail should be replaced  
when the outside diameter is worn to approximately 1-  
5/16 inch or the inside diameter elongates to  
approximately 3/4 inch.  
SERVICE LIFE 10. The pentagonal flail should be  
replaced when two successive tungsten carbide  
inserts break off or the inside diameter elongates to  
approximately 3/4 inch. In service, the flail body will  
wear much faster than the tungsten carbide inserts.  
The copper brazing used to weld the inserts into the  
body can fail and an insert break off. The flail can still  
be used in service. It will just wear a little faster and  
more uneven in that particular area. As a general rule,  
a pentagonal flail can be utilized until there has been  
body wear that will no longer support the tungsten  
carbide inserts.  
Pentagonal Flail  
The pentagonal flail is manufactured from high  
carbon, alloy steel that is through hardened for  
additional service life. FIGURE 4. Each section of the  
five sided design features a small, tungsten carbide  
insert that is first placed in a small hole and then held  
in position with copper brazing. It is highly effective for  
scabbling or scarifying and delivers medium to coarse  
surface finish texture. Designed for high speed  
material removal of the work surface.  
Milling Flail  
The milling flail is manufactured from high carbon,  
alloy steel that is heat treated for additional service  
life. FIGURE 5. Each section of the five sided design  
features a rectangular, tungsten carbide insert that is  
held in position with copper brazing. The milling flail is  
primarily designed for "climb" milling applications.  
This requires that the Floor Planer be pulled toward  
the operator when being utilized. Removal rates are  
dependent upon both surface and substrate material  
composition.  
FIGURE 4  
Suggested Applications:  
1) Heavy duty asphalt and concrete milling.  
2) Milling concrete joints.  
3) Asphalt and concrete grooving.  
The pentagonal flail is designed for more aggressive  
FIGURE 5  
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Suggested Applications:  
1) Removing synthetic coatings, thermoplastic and  
cold plastic marking and lines from concrete and  
asphaltic surfaces.  
3) Allow the flails to be arranged on the one section  
flail drum in configurations of specific widths for many  
job applications. An example would be the use of  
pentagonal flails to groove a concrete floor. The  
spacer washers are used to position the pentagonal  
flails at the desired width. FIGURE 7.  
COST 10  
PRODUCTIVITY 7  
SERVICE LIFE 7. Milling flails are designed to remove  
a variety of traffic line materials from concrete and  
asphaltic type surfaces. With proper techniques,  
minimal amounts of parent work surface material will  
also be removed during the planing process. Milling  
flails are expensive. To realize maximum service life,  
milling flails should not be utilized for the direct  
removal of concrete and asphaltic work surface  
materials. Such use will drastically reduce their  
service life and substantially increase project costs.  
Variances in material thickness and manufacturing  
processes can affect the final thickness of both flails  
and spacer washers. Because of this occurrence, trial  
and error is important for assembling flails and spacer  
washers on a flail drum. By mixing and matching flails  
and spacer washers of specific thicknesses, the  
required number of components can be assembled on  
a flail drum in a minimum amount of time.  
SPACER WASHERS.  
DANGER  
USE ONLY FACTORY SUPPLIED SPACER  
WASHERS ON THE FLAIL DRUM. OTHER  
WASHER TYPES AND/OR CONFIGURATIONS CAN  
PRODUCE ABNORMAL WEAR AND ELONGATION,  
RESULTING IN COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM  
Spacer washers are stamped from high carbon, alloy  
steel that is heat treated for additional service life.  
FIGURE 6.  
THE  
FLAIL  
DRUM.  
SPACER  
WASHER  
SEPARATION CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY LOSS  
AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.  
FIGURE 6  
The Function of Spacer Washers  
1) Reduce the number of flails required to be mounted  
on the flail drum, thus reducing purchase and  
operational costs.  
2) Arrange the flails in a sequence or pattern that  
minimizes "blind" or "open" spots created by the  
additional support plates of the two section flail drum.  
Always insert at least one spacer washer between two  
(2) consecutive flails. The exception to this rule is a  
configuration where its design does not require the  
use of spacer washers. A flail drum set up with only  
star, beam or pentagonal flails and no spacer washers  
will not penetrate the work surface at satisfactory  
rates. Typical configurations minimize the hammering  
or impact action of the flails. However, this can also be  
useful when removing traffic lines.  
FIGURE 7  
FLAIL DRUM RODS  
Flail drum rods are manufactured from 1/2 inch  
diameter alloy steel. They are heat treated in a two  
step process that yields a surface hardness that  
resists wear and extends service life.  
Drum rod service life is difficult to predict because of  
the large number of flail configurations and work  
surface materials. Normal wear should be uniform  
about the rod circumference. FIGURE 8.  
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FIGURE 9  
2) Mixing both worn and new flails on the drum. Proper  
flail action against the work surface material requires  
that the flails be of the same, approximate dimensions.  
Flails with various inside and outside dimensions will  
not impact the work surface material with the same  
intensity and deliver the same results. Flail rod wear is  
directly proportional to the amount of force it must  
supply against each, individual flail. When a rod can  
no longer supply adequate force against the flails, it  
will break, allowing the flails to be hurdled against the  
inside of the Floor Planer frame. The more aggressive  
flails require greater forces to keep them contained on  
the rod. These forces, in turn, create faster and/or  
uneven rod wear rates.  
FIGURE 8  
Problems encountered by uneven component  
wear  
Because flail drum rods are a critical component of the  
actual planing process, it is important that each rod be  
inspected on a regular basis to determine proper  
structural integrity.  
1) Inadequate free play exists between the  
flails/spacer washers and the support plates of the flail  
drum. If the flails and spacer washers do not have  
complete freedom of movement, they will not be  
capable of properly rotating about the flail drum rod.  
The result is rod wear confined to two locations that  
are usually 180 degrees apart. FIGURE 9. Variances  
in flail and spacer washer thicknesses affects free play  
when assembled on the drum. Because free play is  
also created during the planing process due to actual  
flail and spacer washer wear, a certain amount of  
"tightness" can sometimes be tolerated without  
affecting the service life of the drum rods or flails. The  
specific amount of "tightness" can usually be  
determined through trial and error. If the flails and  
spacer washers appear too tight on the drum, remove  
an appropriate flail or washer and reassemble the  
drum. If a short, operational test indicates normal  
component wear patterns, the apparent problem has  
been solved. A general rule for consideration: it is  
better to have the flails and spacer washers a "little too  
loose" on the drum than a "little too tight".  
DANGER  
INSPECT EACH FLAIL DRUM ROD ON  
A
REGULAR INTERVAL TO DETERMINE PROPER  
STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY. USAGE RATES AND  
OTHER  
OPERATING  
PARAMETERS  
WILL  
DETERMINE PROPER INTERVAL RATES. IF  
THERE IS ANY QUESTION REGARDING THE  
VISUAL STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY OF A DRUM  
ROD, PROPERLY DISCARD AND REPLACE IT  
WITH AN APPROVED, FACTORY REPLACE- MENT  
PART ONLY.  
DANGER  
MINIMUM  
THE  
ALLOWABLE  
DRUM  
ROD  
DIAMETER IS 3/8 INCH AS MEASURED ALONG  
ANY PART OF ITS CIRCUMFERENCE AND/OR  
LENGTH. ANY DRUM ROD NOT MEETING THIS  
MINIMUM DIMENSION STANDARD SHOULD BE  
PROPERLY DISCARDED AND REPLACED WITH  
AN APPROVED, FACTORY REPLACEMENT PART  
ONLY.  
DANGER  
UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCE IS WELDING AND/OR  
ANY OTHER TYPE OF METAL BUILD-UP  
PROCESS ALLOWED TO BE PERFORMED ON A  
WORN DRUM ROD. TYPICAL MAINTENANCE  
TECHNIQUES CAN ALTER THE ORIGINAL HEAT  
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washers. FIGURE 12. Additional support straps can  
also be assembled as required to provide for  
additional rigidity for the drum rods.  
TREATMENT PROCESS AND COMPROMISE THE  
STRUCTURAL  
PROPERTY  
INJURY.  
INTEGRITY,  
DAMAGE AND/OR  
RESULTING  
IN  
PERSONAL  
On occasion, it may be necessary to remove severely  
worn drum rods from the flail drum by the use of a  
band saw or similar device. FIGURE 10. Proper  
preventative maintenance and operational procedures  
will minimize these occurrences.  
FIGURE 12  
CAUTION  
FIGURE 10  
Never operate the one section drum without the  
use of a proper quantity of support straps to  
provide for additional stability and structural  
integrity. Property damage and/or personal injury  
can result.  
CAUTION  
Utilize proper personal protection devices and  
exercise caution when attempting this procedure.  
Secure/stabilize the drum on a solid surface to  
prevent accidental rotation.  
The added flexibility of the one section flail drum can  
be especially useful on many, specialized job  
applications. These job applications are usually limited  
to grooving, or light scabbling and scarifying  
applications. Example: grooving concrete floors to  
minimize the chance of animals and humans from  
falling and sustaining injuries. This end result can be  
readily accomplished by the correct spacing of flails,  
spacer washers and support straps on a one section  
drum. FIGURE 13.  
FLAIL DRUM DESIGN AND APPLICATION.  
Flail drums are manufactured from alloy steel and heat  
treated to extend the service life. Drums are classified  
by the number of sections between the side plates.  
FIGURE 11  
The one section flail drum incorporates the four flail  
rods supported only by the end plates. FIGURE 11.  
To provide additional stability and structural rigidity for  
the drum rods, four support straps are included as a  
standard accessory. These support straps can be  
installed about the flails in lieu of the standard spacer  
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FIGURE 13  
4) Regularly inspect the drum for excessive wear and  
signs of fatigue. Random vibration caused by the  
planing process is difficult, if not impossible, to fully  
predict. Component service life is impossible to  
predict. Work surface materials, operator techniques  
and general maintenance are also contributing factors  
that will limit the service life of the drum and/or  
components. If there is any question regarding the  
structural integrity of a drum or any component,  
properly discard and replace with factory approved,  
replacement parts.  
The most widely used drum is of the two-section  
design. FIGURE 14. It incorporates two half sectioned  
side plates that are positioned on the center shaft to  
facilitate optimum flail spacing. The half side plate  
sections also provide additional stability and structural  
rigidity for the drum rods. The two-section drum can  
accommodate the use of all flail designs while meeting  
the most demanding job applications.  
General Notes Regarding Flail Drums  
1) Flail drum rods are held in position by end caps and  
related fasteners. The end caps are heat treated to  
extend their service life.  
5) It is advisable to always have a minimum of one  
spare, loaded drum available to increase job site  
productivity and reduce down time. Replacing worn  
flails is a job that can require from only a few, short  
minutes to even hours for extremely worn and  
damaged components. Replacing a drum on the  
driveshaft can usually be accomplished in a matter of  
a few minutes. It is a common practice to replace worn  
flails during normal, unproductive time and keep a  
number of loaded, replacement drums on the job site  
to speed production rates.  
2) The countersunk Allen head capscrews are  
retained to the flail drum by both self locking, hexagon  
head nuts and lock washers. The lock washers  
provide additional redundancy while eliminating open,  
INSTALLING FLAILS ON THE TWO SECTION  
DRUM.  
All flails are assembled on the two section drum in  
sequence patterns with the spacer washers. Spacer  
washers provide for an overlapping effect of the flails  
that produces consistent material removal from the  
work surface.  
FIGURE 14  
Normal installation procedure (fine finish) for star,  
beam and all 1/8-inch nominal thickness flails  
exposed threads that can become worn or damaged  
from field use. A countersunk Allen head capscrew  
was chosen over a conventional hexagon head  
capscrew to eliminate anticipated wear. Component  
wear would substantially increase the difficulty of  
disassembling drum components in the field. Before  
removing these capscrews, clean the internal hexagon  
with an appropriate tool to help facilitate their removal.  
1) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the  
narrow section. Next, install a spacer washer. Follow  
with a flail and continue the sequence until the section  
is full. FIGURE 15.  
3) Flail rods are not intended to rotate in the drum  
assembly while the Floor Planer is in operation.  
Severe operation can cause the drum plates to wear  
and elongate. Drum rods are also subject to wear and  
elongation. If the total amount of wear is not severe,  
various types of high strength, anaerobic adhesives  
can be utilized to secure the rods to the drum. Severe  
component wear is always an immediate reason to  
reject either the rods and/or drum and replace with  
factory approved, replacement parts.  
FIGURE 15  
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2) Install a spacer washer next to the outside side  
plate of the wide section. Next, install a flail. Follow  
with a spacer washer and continue the sequence until  
the section is full. FIGURE 16.  
Normal installation procedure (fine finish) for  
pentagonal flails  
1) Install a spacer washer next to the outside side  
plate of the narrow section. Next, install a flail. Follow  
with a spacer washer and continue the sequence until  
the section is full. FIGURE 17.  
2) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the  
wide section. Next, install a spacer washer. Follow  
with a flail and continue the sequence until the section  
is full. FIGURE 18.  
FIGURE 18  
FIGURE 16  
FIGURE 19  
2) Install a flail next to the outside side plate of the  
wide section. Next, install two spacer washers. Follow  
with a flail and two spacer washers. Install another  
milling flail followed by three spacer washers. Finally,  
install the remaining flail and one spacer washer. The  
tungsten carbide inserts must be installed to form the  
same, continuous planing surface as in Step 1.  
FIGURE 20.  
FIGURE 17  
3) Milling flails can also be installed on the drum  
without the use of spacer washers.  
Normal installation procedure for milling flails  
1) Install three spacer washers next to the outside side  
plate of the narrow section. Next, install a flail. Follow  
with two spacer washers and continue the sequence  
until the section is full. The tungsten carbide inserts  
must be installed to form a continuous planing surface.  
FIGURE 19.  
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steel. The brittleness of the tungsten carbide insert  
requires that it be fully supported to minimize  
breakage. This requires a substantial flail body to  
provide the necessary support. The resulting  
configuration makes the milling flail one directional in  
design. This limitation requires the operator to install a  
loaded drum on the driveshaft with the tungsten  
carbide inserts facing the direction of rotation. FIGURE  
21. If the tungsten carbide inserts face opposite to the  
direction of rotation, improper milling action and  
accelerated flail wear will occur.  
General Notes Regarding the Installation of Flails  
1) Because of variance in material thickness and  
manufacturing tolerances, the specified number of  
spacer washers may not always fit within the narrow  
and wide sections. If this occurs, grinding a spacer  
washer to reduce its thickness is an option.  
FIGURE 20  
FIGURE 21  
CAUTION  
Exercise caution when grinding a spacer washer  
to reduce its thickness. Wear safety eye wear and  
other, appropriate safety apparel to minimize the  
potential for personal injury.  
CAUTION  
Before installing the drum on the driveshaft, make  
a close, visual inspection of the entire assembly.  
Determine that all flails and spacer washers are  
properly secured on the rods and that no loose  
flail or spacer washer has slipped its position  
during assembly. Flails and spacer washers can  
fall off the rods during assembly and become  
dislodged and unnoticed. When the loaded drum  
begins rotating at high speeds, these components  
can fly off the drum causing property damage  
and/or personal injury.  
2) Flails require sufficient free play to allow them to  
properly impact the work surface material. If the flails  
fit too tight on the drum, inconsistent material removal  
and accelerated flail wear will result. The formation of  
rust between the flail and spacer washer surfaces will  
affect proper free play. Excessive free play can also  
accelerate the wear of flails and rods. As a general  
rule, flails should be free to rotate by hand after being  
installed on the drum. If this is not possible, the flails  
should be disassembled and additional free play  
provided by reducing the thickness of a spacer  
washer.  
INSTALLING  
A
LOADED DRUM ON THE  
DRIVESHAFT.  
Application: All Models.  
Tools required:  
3) All flails are bi-directional in design with the  
exception of the milling flail. That is, there is no  
forward or reverse orientation on the drum. Fail  
service life can sometimes be extended by reversing  
their orientation on the driveshaft. The effect is similar  
to rotating tires on an automobile.  
1 each, 3/4 inch wrench or equivalent.  
1 each, torque wrench, 85 ft lbs (115 N.m) capacity  
with 3/4 inch socket.  
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an  
electric motor, properly disconnect the extension cord  
of Floor Planer from the power source.  
4) As the name implies, the tungsten carbide inserts of  
the milling flail cut the work surface material with an  
action very similar to that of a machine tool cutting  
2) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the  
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operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor  
Planer to its maximum height position above the work  
surface.  
3) Using the wrench, remove the four (4) 1/2-inch  
diameter x 1 inch long capscrews and flat washers  
securing the drum access plate to the main frame.  
4) Remove the drum access plate from the driveshaft.  
5) Clean and remove any excessive material build-up  
from the threaded bosses and surrounding areas.  
6) Install the loaded flail drum on the driveshaft. If  
utilizing the milling flails or other flail configurations  
that are unidirectional, determine that the flails are  
facing the direction of rotation. FIGURE 22.  
7) Install the drum access plate on the driveshaft. The  
left, vertical side of the access plate should align tight  
against the main frame.  
8) Install the four 1/2-inch diameter x 1 inch long cap-  
screws and washers. capscrews should install with a  
minimal amount of resistance and related, alignment  
problems. Torque the capscrews to 85 ft lbs (115  
N.m). No lockwashers or similar devices are required.  
9) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by  
an electric motor and the machine is to be used  
immediately, reconnect the extension cord of Floor  
Planer to the power source. Determine that the  
ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in  
the OFF position.  
FIGURE 22  
TRANSPORTING THE FLOOR PLANER.  
Application: All Models.  
The Floor Planer has an operational weight that  
prohibits one person from loading and/or unloading it  
alone by conventional, physical efforts.  
DANGER  
UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
DANGER  
10) Removing a loaded drum from the driveshaft is  
accomplished by reversing the above steps.  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO LIFT THE FLOOR PLANER  
UP INTO A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH  
THE USE OF ONE PERSON ALONE. DO NOT  
ATTEMPT TO LOWER THE FLOOR PLANER FROM  
A TRANSPORTATION VEHICLE WITH THE USE OF  
ONE PERSON ALONE. LIFT AND/OR LOWER THE  
FLOOR PLANER ONLY BY THE USE OF A POWER  
TAILGATE UNIT, A SUITABLE HOIST UNIT OF  
PROPER CAPACITY AND/OR CONFIGURATION  
OR BY THE USE OF A PROPER QUANTITY OF  
PERSONNEL IN PROPER PHYSICAL CONDITION.  
1) A lifting bail device can be used to facilitate lifting by  
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a mechanical device incorporating a chain and  
suitable attachment device. The location of the lifting  
bail may not always locate the exact position of the  
center of gravity for the Floor Planer. A lifting handle is  
provided on the front of the main frame. This handle  
can be utilized by personnel whenever lifting/lowering  
the Floor Planer.  
DANGER  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE MOTOR  
WITHOUT FIRST DETERMINING THAT THE  
LOADED DRUM IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE  
WORK SURFACE. IF THE ROTATING FLAILS  
COME IN CONTACT WITHE THE WORK SURFACE  
BEFORE THE OPERATOR HAS ASSUMED FULL  
CONTROL, THE ACTION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO  
PULL THE FLOOR PLANER AWAY. A RUNAWAY  
FLOOR PLANER CAN CAUSE PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.  
DANGER  
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN UTILIZING  
A
MECHANICAL DEVICE FOR LIFTING THE  
FLOOR PLANER. UTILIZE THE MECHANICAL  
DEVICE IN ACCORDANCE TO BOTH ITS STATED  
STATIC AND DYNAMIC LOADING ENVELOPES.  
DO NOT UTILIZE THE MECHANICAL DEVICE  
UNTIL THIS INFORMATION IS PROPERLY KNOWN  
AND UNDERSTOOD BY ALL APPLICABLE  
PERSONNEL. FAILURE TO PROPERLY UTILIZE  
THE MECHANICAL DEVICE CAN RESULT IN  
4) The electric motor req a clean, 10 ampere, 230  
VAC, 60 Hz nominal power source. A clean power  
source refers to the amperage available on the  
individual electrical circuit selected. Additional  
electrical products already utilizing the same circuit will  
reduce the available amperage, resulting in starting  
and operational difficulties.  
PROPERTY  
INJURY.  
DAMAGE  
AND/OR  
PERSONAL  
CAUTION  
Operating the Floor Planer from a power source of  
improper voltage and amperage will result in  
unrepairable damage to the electric motor and  
related controls.  
When transporting the Floor Planer on a motor  
vehicle, the fuel tank breather vent (if so equipped)  
must be completely closed to eliminate the accidental  
seepage of fuel and resulting potential fire and  
environmental hazards. In order to minimize the  
possibility of damage to the Floor Planer, always  
transport in its normal, upright position. All equipment  
must be secured in/on vehicles with suitable strapping  
or tie-downs. Personnel should not be transported in  
the same compartment as equipment and fuel  
supplies. Consult applicable OSHA, AGA, CGA, etc.  
regulations for the proper transportation of gasoline  
and other, flammable gases.  
5) Providing proper voltage and amperage levels to  
the electric motor is essential to obtain maximum  
productivity and service life. Low voltage and  
amperage levels will cause the motor to overheat. The  
motor is equipped with an automatic thermal  
protection device that will stop it before major internal  
damage can result. After the motor has cooled to an  
acceptable temperature level, the switch must be  
manually activated to restart. FIGURE 24.  
STARTING THE 8FP/E SERIES ELECTRICALLY  
POWERED FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOBSITE.  
1) Position the Floor Planer on a flat and level surface  
of firm foundation.  
2) Determine that the ON/OFF switch located on the  
operator handle is in the OFF position.  
3) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the  
operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor  
Planer to its maximum height position above the work  
surface.  
FIGURE 24  
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any questions regarding the suitability of a specific  
power outlet, contact the Customer Service  
To minimize the voltage drop to the motor, all  
Department for assistance BEFORE utilizing the Floor  
Planer. There is no charge for this service. A qualified  
electrician can also be consulted. If a 115 VAC power  
source is selected, it is recommended that a properly  
tested, externally mounted, ground fault circuit  
interrupter (GFCI) be utilized at all times as an  
additional precaution. Ground fault circuit interrupters  
are not available for operation on 230 VAC. FIGURE  
26.  
extension cords should be copper stranded, 8 AWG or  
larger. A NEMA 6-20R twist lock type receptacle is  
provided with the 8FP/E Series Floor Planer as a  
standard accessory. The twist lock feature allows the  
extension cord to be pulled by the Floor Planer without  
becoming detached. Wire the NEMA 6-20R receptacle  
to the appropriate extension cord that will be coupled  
to the NEMA 6-20P plug provided on the Floor Planer.  
FIGURE 25.  
DANGER  
PROPERLY INSPECT ALL EXTENSION CORDS  
AND WIRING DEVICES FOR STRUCTURAL  
INTEGRITY. DO NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH A  
WORN OR CUT OUTER JACKET MATERIAL. DO  
NOT UTILIZE A CORD WITH EXPOSED INNER  
WIRES OR INSULATION MATERIAL. DO NOT  
UTILIZE A CORD THAT HAS BEEN REPAIRED  
WITH ELECTRICAL TAPE. USE OF AN EXTENSION  
CORD OF IMPROPER STRUCTURAL INTEGRITY  
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
FIGURE 26  
DANGER  
FOR MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A FAULT,  
ALWAYS CONFIGURE THE GROUND FAULT  
CIRCUIT INTERRUPTER TO BE PLUGGED INTO  
DANGER  
ALL ELECTRICAL WIRING MUST BE INSTALLED  
AND/OR APPROVED IN ACCORDANCE TO LOCAL  
ELECTRICAL CODES AND PRACTICES. AN  
IMPROPER WIRING INSTALLATION CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
THE EXTENSION CORD.  
WITH THE GROUND  
A CONFIGURATION  
FAULT CIRCUIT  
INTERRUPTER PLACED BETWEEN THE POWER  
SOURCE AND THE EXTENSION CORD WILL NOT  
AFFORD MAXIMUM PROTECTION AGAINST A  
POTENTIAL FAULT.  
7) Couple the NEMA 6-20R receptacle and the NEMA  
6-20P plug together.  
8) Grasp the operator handle with firm gripping. Turn  
the ON/OFF switch to the ON position.  
When operating on 115 VAC, the electric motor will  
require additional starting time to help compensate for  
the additional starting amperage requirement. This  
time is usually within two seconds of activating the  
ON/OFF switch.  
FIGURE 25  
9) The 8FP/E Series electrically powered Floor Planer  
is not equipped with a centrifugal clutch assembly. The  
electric motor is directly coupled to the driveshaft by a  
V-belt reduction.  
6) Determine that the power outlet to be utilized is  
properly grounded. This can be accomplished with  
proper testing equipment and procedures. If there are  
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CLOSED  
VENTILATION. GASOLINE ENGINES PRODUCE  
CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES. BREATHING  
CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN RESULT IN  
SPACES  
WITHOUT  
PROPER  
DANGER  
AS SOON AS THE ELECTRIC MOTOR HAS  
STARTED, THE OPERATOR MUST BE IN A  
POSITION TO ASSUME DIRECT AND FULL  
CONTROL OF THE FLOOR PLANER. FAILURE TO  
ASSUME DIRECT AND FULL CONTROL CAN  
RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
PROPERTY  
INJURY.  
DAMAGE  
AND/OR  
PERSONAL  
EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CARBON  
MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE DEATH.  
5) Stop the engine in accordance with the instructions  
as described in the material supplied by the engine  
manufacturer.  
10) The 8FP/E Series electrically powered Floor  
Planer is stopped by moving the ON/OFF switch  
located on the operator handle to the OFF position.  
For safety considerations, it is recommended that the  
extension cord be disconnected from both the Floor  
Planer and electric power source whenever the Floor  
Planer is not in use on the jobsite.  
CAUTION  
If the Floor Planer and/or an individual  
component/accessory does not appear to be  
functioning properly, STOP and do not further  
operate the Floor Planer until the proper corrective  
action has been completed. If there are any  
questions regarding the proper operation of the  
Floor Planer, contact the Customer Service  
Department BEFORE further utilization. There is  
no charge for this service.  
STARTING THE 8FP/G SERIES GASOLINE  
POWERED FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOBSITE.  
1) Position the Floor Planer on a flat and level surface  
of firm foundation.  
2)  
Rotate  
the  
height  
adjustment  
lever  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB  
SITE.  
counterclockwise to raise the Floor Planer to its  
maximum position above the work surface. This will  
insure proper clearance between the loaded drum and  
the work surface.  
Application: All Models.  
DANGER  
DANGER  
THE PLANING PROCESS PRODUCES EXCESSIVE  
NOISE, VIBRATION AND FLYING DEBRIS. ALL  
OPERATORS AND WORK PERSONNEL IN THE  
VICINITY OF THE FLOOR PLANER MUST WEAR  
APPROPRIATE SAFETY EYE WEAR AND  
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO START THE ENGINE  
WITHOUT FIRST DETERMINING THAT THE  
LOADED DRUM IS NOT IN CONTACT WITH THE  
WORK SURFACE. IF THE ROTATING FLAILS  
COME IN CONTACT WITH THE WORK SURFACE  
BEFORE THE OPERATOR HAS ASSUMED FULL  
CONTROL, THE ACTION HAS THE POTENTIAL TO  
PULL THE FLOOR PLANER AWAY. A RUNAWAY  
FLOOR PLANER CAN CAUSE PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.  
HEARING  
SAFETY APPAREL AND/OR PROCEDURES,  
DEEMED NECESSARY BY SUPERVISORY  
PROTECTION  
DEVICES.  
OTHER  
PERSONNEL MUST ALSO BE WORN AND/OR  
PRACTICED BY ALL APPROPRIATE PERSONNEL.  
3) Refer to the material supplied by the engine  
manufacturer for the correct starting, operation and  
stopping procedures.  
DANGER  
EXTREME  
EXERCISE  
CAUTION  
WHEN  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER IN THE  
VICINITY OF DECK INSERTS, PIPES, COLUMNS,  
OPENINGS, LARGE CRACKS, UTILITY OUTLETS  
OR ANY OBJECT PROTRUDING FROM THE  
SURFACE. CONTACT WITH SUCH OBJECTS CAN  
LEAD TO LOSS OF MACHINE CONTROL,  
RESULTING IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
4) Allow the engine to properly "warm up" and operate  
without the requirement for choking. Check for  
excessive machine noise and/or vibration.  
DANGER  
DO NOT OPERATE A GASOLINE ENGINE IN  
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DANGER  
DO NOT OPERATE A GASOLINE ENGINE IN  
CLOSED SPACES WITHOUT PROPER  
VENTILATION. GASOLINE ENGINES PRODUCE  
CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES. BREATHING  
CARBON MONOXIDE FUMES CAN RESULT IN  
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY. EXCESSIVE LEVELS OF CARBON  
MONOXIDE CAN CAUSE DEATH.  
1) Flail cutting depth is controlled by the height  
adjustment lever . Rotate the lever counterclockwise to  
raise the flail drum off the work surface. Rotate the  
lever clockwise to lower the flail drum to the work  
surface. The height adjustment lever can be locked in  
position by dropping the connecting capscrew head  
through one of the two holes provided. FIGURE 27.  
FIGURE 28  
a) Work surface material yield and tensile value. As a  
general rule, these values will determine the cutting  
depth achieved in one pass. Materials with high yield  
and tensile values will characteristically resist/limit flail  
penetration. For such materials, the accepted  
procedure is to make a number of shallow passes  
over the work surface rather than attempt to make a  
single, deep pass. The net effect is to actually  
increase productivity: more material removed in less  
time. Other added benefits to this technique are  
decreased vibration, less operator fatigue and  
increased flail service life.  
FIGURE 27  
2) Proper operator position will enhance operational  
safety and overall productivity. FIGURE 28. Operate  
the engine at maximum, governed speed. Consult the  
material supplied by the engine manufacturer and the  
SPECIFICATIONS section for specific information.  
3) The wide variety of potential work surface materials  
along with the corresponding variety of job site  
environments, makes it impossible to develop a  
standardized operating procedure for the Floor Planer.  
Use of the Floor Planer will require constant trial and  
error testing until satisfactory results are achieved.  
Experience gained over time and common sense will  
help to minimize the amount of necessary testing.  
Many factors will directly affect the operating  
parameters and/or techniques utilized for a specialized  
job application. Some of these factors include:  
b) Higher material removal rates can sometimes be  
achieved by making a series of shallow passes 90  
degrees to each other to form a waffle like pattern.  
This technique is especially useful when planing  
misaligned sidewalks and joints.  
c) Job specifications may require a wide variety of  
work surface finishes and textures. The smoothest  
surface texture available from the Floor Planer is very  
similar to a "broom" type finish. If a smoother finish  
and texture is required to meet specifications, a  
grinding finish must be specified. This process utilizes  
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a different process and can not be achieved with the  
Floor Planer.  
and can "break off" from from the flail body, thus  
significantly reducing its efficiency and useful service  
life.  
4) The The Floor Planer features a "down feed" type  
design for the flail drum. The flail drum rotates forward  
and towards the front of the machine before the flails  
impact the work surface and remove material. The  
rotational direction of the drum produces a "self-  
propelled" effect that assists the operator when  
pushing the machine forward. Conversely, when the  
operator pulls the machine back towards himself, he  
must exert an additional force to overcome the "self-  
propelling" force.  
ALWAYS MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL OF THE  
FLOOR PLANER. IF AN OPERATOR LOOSES  
CONTROL OF THE MACHINE, A "RUNAWAY"  
FLOOR PLANER CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY. BECAUSE  
OF THE UNIQUE OPERATING CHARACTERISTICS  
OF THE FLOOR PLANER, THERE IS NO  
PROVISION FOR THE ELECTRIC MOTOR/ENGINE  
TO AUTOMATICALLY STOP IF THE OPERATOR  
FAILS TO MAINTAIN PROPER CONTROL.  
FIGURE 29  
6) The maximum cutting depth on a slab surface is 5/8  
inch. It is not recommended that the Floor Planer be  
utilized to achieve depths greater than this value.  
DANGER  
WHEN OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON  
ABOVE GROUND LEVELS, EXERCISE EXTREME  
7) The planing process on many work surface  
materials can produce sparks, dust and other foreign  
particle contamination.  
CAUTION TO PREVENT LOSS OF  
CONTROL  
THAT COULD ALLOW THE MACHINE AND/OR  
OPERATOR TO FALL DOWN TO LOWER LEVELS.  
SUCH AN OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN  
DANGER  
PROPERTY  
INJURY.  
DAMAGE  
AND/OR  
PERSONAL  
SPARKS PRODUCED BY THE ACTIONS OF THE  
FLAILS IMPACTING AGAINST THE WORK  
SURFACE (FOR EXAMPLE: STRIKING ANCHOR  
BOLTS) DURING THE PLANING PROCESS MAY  
COME IN CONTACT WITH MATERIALS THAT CAN  
RESULT IN A FIRE AND/OR EXPLOSION. THIS  
OCCURRENCE CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY  
DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL INJURY.  
5) Star, beam and pentagonal flail are bi-directional in  
design and can be operated in both forward and  
reverse directions. Milling flails are one directional in  
design. This limitation requires the operator to install a  
loaded drum on the driveshaft with the tungsten  
carbide inserts facing the direction of rotation. FIGURE  
29. Remove work surface material only by pulling the  
Floor Planer towards the operator after the drum has  
been lowered to the desired cutting depth. Never push  
the Floor Planer forward when the milling flails are in  
contact with the work surface material.  
DANGER  
THE CREATION OF DUST AND OTHER FOREIGN  
PARTICLE  
OPERATIONAL PROCESS CAN RESULT IN  
PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY. FOR SUCH OPERATING CONDITIONS,  
CONTAMINATION  
FROM  
THE  
This technique will allow the following to occur:  
a) The milling flail "hammers" rather then "cuts" the  
material, producing ineffective results and substantial  
lower productivity.  
ALWAYS WEAR  
A
NIOSH/MSHA APPROVED  
RESPIRATOR. CONSULT  
OSHA REGULATIONS FOR  
SPECIFIC INFORMATION.  
DUST/MIST  
APPLICABLE  
b) Flail body material is subject to accelerated wear,  
especially in the area supporting the tungsten carbide  
insert. As this area wears, the insert becomes chipped  
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Dust and other particle contamination can be  
controlled by the following methods:  
installation of a valve and standard garden hose.  
Water can be regulated by the valve to minimize dust  
problems when a vacuum is not available or its use  
not desired. As a general rule, a small volume of water  
is required. It is not necessary to flood the work  
surface material. An added benefit is that the water  
can reduce the amount of heat generated by the  
planing process and significantly add to flail and  
bearing service life. FIGURE 31.  
a) The Floor Planer is equipped with a 1-1/2 or 3 inch  
outside diameter vacuum tube adaptor. The 1-1/2 inch  
diameter adaptor is located at the rear of the machine.  
The 3 inch diameter adaptor is located at the front of  
the machine. An industrial type vacuum cleaner can  
be attached to the Floor Planer to remove/control dust  
and other particle contamination from the work  
surface. A dipstick is provided for the 1-1/2 inch  
adaptor to prevent dust from exiting onto the operators  
shoes and pants when a vacuum is not attached. A  
plastic cover is provided for the 3 inch diameter  
adaptor. Remove the dipstick by pulling straight back  
toward the rear wheels. Insert a vacuum hose over the  
tube. A hose clamp is sometimes required to properly  
secure the vacuum hose to the tube. FIGURE 30.  
FIGURE 31  
DANGER  
WATER USED IN THIS PROCEDURE CAN ACT AS  
A CONDUCTOR OF ELECTRICITY. USE OF ALL  
ELECTRICALLY POWERED EQUIPMENT BEING  
OPERATED ON AND/OR AROUND THE VICINITY  
OF THE WET WORK SURFACE INCREASES THE  
POTENTIAL FOR ELECTROCUTION. CONSULT  
CURRENT NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODES AND  
FIGURE 30  
OSHA  
INFORMATION.  
REGULATIONS  
FOR  
SPECIFIC  
DANGER  
ALWAYS UTILIZE A VACUUM SYSTEM DESIGNED  
TO OPERATE WITHIN THE SPECIFIC JOBSITE  
REQUIREMENT. DUST MATERIAL CAN MEET  
CLASS II OR CLASS III SPECIFICATIONS OF THE  
CAUTION  
When utilizing water to control dust and other  
particle contamination, thoroughly clean the  
interior surfaces of the Floor Planer to remove any  
material build-up. Failure to properly clean the  
interior surfaces can result in dried material build-  
up affecting operation and/or bearing service life.  
NATIONAL  
HAZARDOUS  
ELECTRICAL  
LOCATION  
CODE®  
CLASSIFICATIONS.  
FOR  
CONSIDERATION MUST ALSO BE GIVEN TO THE  
CREATION OF HAZARDOUS TYPE MATERIALS  
REQUIRING SPECIFIC DISPOSAL PROCEDURES.  
DETERMINE THAT THE VACUUM SYSTEM IS  
PROPERLY DESIGNED TO OPERATE WITHIN  
THESE ATMOSPHERES. CONSULT CURRENT  
NATIONAL ELECTRIC CODE®, OSHA AND  
c) Many oil based materials such as asphalt can  
quickly accumulate on components and severely  
restrict the ability of the flails to remove material from  
the work surface. Kerosene and other types of oil  
based solvents can be utilized to remove the  
accumulated material(s).  
ENVIRONMENTAL  
PROTECTION  
AGENCY  
REGULATIONS FOR SPECIFIC INFORMATION.  
b) The 8FG Series Floor Planers can be equipped with  
a 1/4 inch NPT water mist dust control fitting (option)  
on the main frame. This fitting is provided to allow the  
DANGER  
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Planer to its maximum height above the work surface.  
EXERCISE EXTREME CAUTION WHEN UTILIZING  
ANY SOLVENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED  
MATERIALS FROM THE SURFACES OF THE  
MACHINE AND RELATED COMPONENTS. MANY  
SOLVENTS ARE FLAMMABLE. DO NOT SMOKE  
OR INTRODUCE FLAME IN THE WORK AREA.  
PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AND WEAR  
APPROPRIATE SAFETY APPAREL.  
2) Stop the engine in accordance with the instructions  
as described in the material supplied by the engine  
manufacturer.  
Service  
PREVENTATIVE MAINTENANCE CHECK LIST.  
Application: All Models  
The normal operation of the Floor Planer produces  
extreme dirt and dust, along with high levels of random  
vibration. Before operating the Floor Planer, the  
following service list should be accomplished. This list  
is for reference only and is not intended to be all  
inclusive. Other subject areas can be added at the  
discretion of the owner(s) and/or operator(s):  
DANGER  
PROPERLY DISPOSE OF ALL ACCUMULATED  
MATERIALS PER OSHA AND ENVIRONMENTAL  
PROTECTION  
REGULATIONS.  
MATERIALS  
AGENCY  
MANY  
CODES  
ACCUMULATED  
CLASSIFIED AS  
AND  
CAN  
BE  
HAZARDOUS AND REQUIRE PROPER DISPOSAL  
PROCEDURES. CONTACT THE APPLICABLE  
GOVERNMENT AND/OR PRIVATE AGENCIES FOR  
SPECIFIC INFORMATION.  
8) On job applications where the planing process  
creates a considerable amount of loose material, it can  
become almost impossible to determine proper cutting  
depths and the extent of work already accomplished.  
The problem is more compounded if a vacuum system  
is not used. Loose material should be removed by  
sweeping or other appropriate processes and the  
Floor Planer again used until conditions warrant  
removing the accumulated material.  
1) Check all fasteners for proper torque values. If a  
fastener requires retorquing, consult a torque chart for  
proper value. Properly discard and replace any worn  
fastener with a factory approved, replacement part.  
2) Check the V-belt for wear. Adjust or replace as  
necessary. Check pulleys for wear and proper proper  
alignment. Many loose materials created as a result of  
the operating processes can be extremely abrasive.  
3) Keep the Floor Planer clean. Wash the unit after  
each use. Keep loose material from accumulating  
around engine cooling fins. Determine that the interior  
sections of the frame are free of material build-ups.  
Such build-ups can restrict the operating process and  
present a potential safety hazard. Clean and remove  
any material build-up from the Floor Planer after each  
use.  
Another side benefit of progressive housekeeping is  
increased V-belt life. The belt guard incorporates a  
bumper that is designed to push excess material away  
from the bottom sheave and minimize the amount of  
loose material that is picked up by the V-belt. Loose  
surface material can be extremely abrasive. A V-belt  
operating in these materials is subject to accelerated  
wear and premature failure.  
4) Engine service life can be extended with proper air  
cleaner maintenance. Consult the material supplied by  
the engine manufacturer for specific information.  
5) Check for proper engine oil level. Always use clean,  
high quality engine oil. Change oil as required. Consult  
the material supplied by the engine manufacturer for  
specific information.  
STOPPING THE 8FP/E SERIES ELECTRICALLY  
POWERED FLOOR PLANER.  
1) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the  
operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor  
Planer to its maximum height above the work surface.  
6) Remove material accumulations from the exterior  
surfaces of the electric motor. The electric motor is a  
totally enclosed, fan cooled (TEFC) design. Keep the  
fan fins clear of material accumulations to enhance air  
flow over the motor exterior for cooling purposes.  
2) Stopping the Floor Planer is accomplished by  
moving the ON/OFF switch located on the operator  
handle to the OFF position. For safety considerations,  
it is also recommended that the extension cord be  
disconnected from both the Floor Planer and electric  
power source whenever the Floor Planer is not used  
on the jobsite.  
STOPPING THE 8FP/G SERIES GASOLINE  
POWERED FLOOR PLANER.  
1) Rotate the height adjustment lever located on the  
operator handle counterclockwise to raise the Floor  
DANGER  
NOT  
DO  
PERFORM  
PREVENTATIVE  
MAINTENANCE CHECKS WITH THE ENGINE OR  
ELECTRIC MOTOR RUNNING. STOP THE POWER  
SOURCE AND DISCONNECT THE SPARK PLUG  
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OR EXTENSION CORD BEFORE PERFORMING  
ANY MAINTENANCE TO THE FLOOR PLANER.  
RECONNECT THE SPARK PLUG BEFORE  
RESTARTING THE ENGINE. IF ELECTRIC MOTOR  
EQUIPPED, TURN THE ON/OFF SWITCH TO THE  
OFF POSITION BEFORE RECONNECTING THE  
EXTENSION CORD. IMPROPER PROCEDURES  
CAN RESULT IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR  
PERSONAL INJURY.  
CHECKING V-BELT TENSION AND ALIGNMENT.  
Application: All Models.  
Proper V-belt tension and alignment are essential for  
smooth transmission of horsepower and extended  
service life. Improper tension and alignment will  
accelerate V-belt wear and contribute to decreased  
productivity. The V-belt is tensioned at the factory with  
the maximum recommended tension force. Check the  
belt tension at least two times during the first day of  
operation, as there will normally be a rapid decrease in  
belt tension until the belt has run in. Check the belt  
tension every eight hours of operation thereafter and  
maintain tension within the recommended range.  
The correct operating tension for a V-belt drive is the  
lowest tension at which the belt will not slip under peak  
load conditions.  
FIGURE 32  
5) Belt alignment is checked with the straightedge.  
Place the straightedge squarely against the driveshaft  
pulley. Properly aligned pulleys should also place the  
straightedge squarely against the engine pulley.  
FIGURE 33. Remove the straightedge and rotate the  
engine pulley 120 degrees. Recheck alignment with  
the straightedge. Repeat the process until the engine  
pulley is rotated a full 360 degrees. Maximum  
allowable misalignment is +- 1/32 inch. If pulley  
alignment is not within specifications, refer to  
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT V-BELT for specific  
information.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 16 inch minimum length straightedge.  
1 each, 10 lbs minimum capacity, tension scale or belt  
tension tool.  
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an  
electric motor, disconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer from the power source.  
6). Install the belt guard to the main frame. Install the  
flat washers and self-locking hexagon nuts. Torque the  
nuts to 35 ft lbs (47 N.m). Determine that all safety  
related decals affixed to the belt guard are fully  
readable. If any decal is not fully readable, replace  
with a factory approved, replacement part only.  
2) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work bench  
with the V-belt approximately at waist level.  
3) Using the 9/16 inch wrench, remove the belt guard  
from the main frame. Clean the inside of the belt guard  
with an appropriate solvent. Check for signs of wear  
and damage.  
7) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by  
an electric motor and the machine is to be used  
immediately, reconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer to the power source. Determine that the  
ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in  
the OFF position.  
CAUTION  
Observe all applicable safety precautions for the  
solvent.  
4) Check belt tension using the spring scale or belt  
tension tool midway between the engine and  
driveshaft pulleys. Belt deflection should measure  
approximately 3/16 inch at 3-7/8 to 5-1/2 lbs force.  
FIGURE 32. If tension is within specifications, proceed  
to Step 4. If tension is not within specifications, refer  
to INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT V-BELT for  
specific information.  
DANGER  
UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
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4) Using the 1/2 inch wrenches, loosen the  
engine/electric motor attachment capscrews, and slide  
the engine/electric motor toward the front of the main  
frame. FIGURE 34.  
FIGURE 33  
FIGURE 34  
INSTALLING  
PULLEY  
Application: As Specified.  
A
REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR  
5) Remove the worn belt and install the replacement  
V-belt, PN 29020-056 (3VX335).  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 7/16 inch wrench.  
2 each, 1/2 inch wrenches.  
1 each, 9/16 inch wrench.  
1 each, 16 inch minimum length straightedge.  
1 each, 10 lbs minimum capacity, tension scale or belt  
tension tool.  
1 each, torque wrench, 35 ft lbs (47 Nm.) capacity with  
7/16 inch and 9/16 inch sockets.  
a) Do not install a replacement belt if the pulleys have  
worn grooves. Such pulleys should be replaced to  
insure proper belt fit. Operating the V-belt in worn  
pulley grooves will accelerate V-belt wear and  
significantly reduce its service life.  
b) A V-belt should never be forced over a pulley. More  
belts are broken from this cause than from actual  
failure in service.  
Parts Required:  
c) Keep the belt as clean and free of foreign material  
as possible. Do not use belt dressing.  
1 each, PN 29020-056 V-belt 3VX335 (if required).  
1 each, PN 29020-038 bushing (if required).  
1 each, PN 29020-037 pulley (if required).  
1 each, PN 10057-016 key (if required).  
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an  
electric motor, disconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer from the power source.  
6) Reinstall the engine/electric motor take-up  
capscrews with the heads facing toward and in contact  
with the engine crankcase/electric motor thrust plate.  
Tighten the engine/electric motor attachment  
capscrews until they just begin to apply tension to the  
engine/electric motor. DO NOT OVER TIGHTEN.  
Alternately tighten the take-up capscrews until slight  
tension is applied to the V-belt.  
2) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work surface  
with the V-belt approximately at waist level.  
7) The driveshaft pulley should be positioned within  
1/16 inch if the shaft shoulder. If the distance exceeds  
this limit, proceed as follows:  
3) Using the 9/16 inch wrench, remove the belt guard  
from the main frame. Clean the inside of the belt guard  
with an appropriate solvent. Check for signs of wear  
and damage.  
a) Using the 7/16 inch wrench, remove the two 1/4  
inch diameter capscrews from the bushing.  
b) Insert the capscrews into the tapped holes in the  
bushing flange. Tighten progressively until the bushing  
disengages from the pulley.  
CAUTION  
Observe all applicable safety precautions for the  
solvent.  
c) Insert the 1/4 inch diameter capscrews into the  
tapped holes in the pulley. Tighten progressively until  
the bushing applies tension to the pulley. FIGURE 35.  
3) Using a 1/2 inch wrench, remove the self locking  
nuts on the engine/electric motor take-up capscrews.  
Rotate the take-up capscrews until the hexagon head  
contacts the threaded mounting plate.  
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FIGURE 35  
d) Tap the pulley/bushing assembly against the shaft  
shoulder with the soft hammer.  
FIGURE 36  
e) Tighten the 1/4 inch diameter capscrews  
progressively with a torque wrench to 95 inch pounds.  
f) Recheck alignment as outlined per the beginning of  
Step 8.  
Note: this installation procedure is also used when  
installing replacement pulleys.  
9) Apply increased belt tension by progressively  
tightening the take-up capscrews against the engine  
crankcase/electric motor thrust plate.  
8) Belt alignment is checked with the straightedge.  
Place the straightedge squarely against the driveshaft  
pulley. Properly aligned pulleys should also place the  
straightedge squarely against the engine/electric  
motor pulley. Remove the straightedge and rotate the  
engine pulley 120 degrees. Recheck the alignment  
with the straightedge. Repeat the process until the  
engine/electric motor pulley has been rotated a full  
360 degrees. Maximum allowable misalignment is +-  
1/32 inch. FIGURE 36.  
a) Recheck V-belt alignment.  
b) Check belt tension with the spring scale or belt  
tension tool midway between the engine/electric motor  
and driveshaft pulleys. Belt deflection should measure  
approximately 3/16 inch at 3-7/8 to 5-1/2 pounds force.  
FIGURE 38.  
c) If belt tension and alignment is within specifications,  
torque  
the  
engine/electric  
motor  
attachment  
If engine crankshaft/electric motor pulley alignment  
needs to be adjusted, proceed as follows:  
capscrews to 20 ft lbs (27 Nm.)  
d) Recheck V-belt tension and alignment.  
a) Using the 7/16 inch wrench, remove the two 1/4  
inch diameter capscrews from the engine pulley  
bushing.  
10) Install the belt guard to the main frame. Install the  
flat washers and self-locking hexagon nuts. Torque the  
nuts to 35 ft lbs (47 Nm.). Determine that all safety  
related decals affixed to the belt guard are fully  
readable. If any decal is not fully readable, replace  
with a factory approved, replacement part only.  
b) Insert the capscrews into the tapped holes in the  
bushing flange. Tighten progressively until the bushing  
disengages from the pulley.  
c) Insert the 1/4 inch diameter capscrews into the  
tapped holes in the pulley. Tighten progressively until  
the bushing applies tension to the pulley.  
d) Using the straightedge for reference alignment  
purposes, tap the engine/electric motor pulley/bushing  
into proper position.  
e) Tighten the 1/4-inch diameter capscrews  
progressively with the torque wrench to 95 inch  
pounds. FIGURE 37.  
FIGURE 37  
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from the main frame. Clean the inside of the belt guard  
with an appropriate solvent. Check for signs of wear  
and damage.  
CAUTION  
Observe all applicable safety precautions for the  
solvent.  
4) Remove the V-belt and driveshaft pulley. Refer to  
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR PULLEY  
for specific information.  
5) Using the 5/16 inch Allen wrench and 9/16 inch  
FIGURE 38.  
wrench, remove the bearing block/driveshaft assembly  
from the main frame. For accuracy and alignment  
purposes, the main frame incorporates tapped holes to  
properly position the capscrews.  
11) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by  
an electric motor and the machine is to be used  
immediately, reconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer to the power source. Determine that the  
ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in  
the OFF position.  
6) Position the driveshaft assembly on a suitable work  
surface. Use the snap ring pliers to remove the snap  
ring. FIGURE 39. Remove the spacer.  
DANGER  
UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT BEARING ON THE  
V-BELT SIDE.  
CAUTION  
Wear safety glasses and other appropriate safety  
apparel when removing the snap ring or  
performing any work with an arbor press. Caution  
all onlookers about the possibility of flying debris  
and personal injury.  
Application: All Models.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 9/16 inch wrench.  
1 each, 7/16 inch wrench.  
1 each, torque wrench, 35 ft lbs (47 Nm.) capacity with  
9/16 inch socket.  
1 each, 5/16 inch Allen wrench.  
1 each, pliers for large, external type snap rings.  
1 each, shop press.  
7) Position the driveshaft assembly in a suitable arbor  
press. Determine that the outer race of the bearing is  
properly supported. Press the bearing/driveshaft  
assembly from the bearing block.  
FIGURE 40.  
Reposition the assembly and press the bearing from  
the bearing block. FIGURE 41.  
Parts Required:  
1 each, PN 29020-016 sealed ball bearing.  
1 each, container of bearing and shaft locking grade,  
anaerobic adhesive/sealant.  
1 each, PN 290020-011 snap ring (if required).  
1 each, PN 29020-015 driveshaft (if required)  
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an  
electric motor, disconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer from the power source.  
FIGURE 39  
2) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work surface  
with the V-belt approximately at waist level.  
3) Using the 9/16 inch wrench, remove the belt guard  
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8) Clean and inspect the driveshaft and housing for  
wear and damage. If any damage is evident, replace  
the applicable component.  
CAUTION  
Wear safety glasses and other appropriate safety  
apparel when removing the snap ring or  
performing any work with an arbor press. Caution  
all onlookers about the possibility of flying debris  
and personal injury.  
9) Clean the outside bore diameter of the replacement  
bearing. Apply a suitable amount of anaerobic  
adhesive/sealant to the outside diameter of the  
bearing. Press the replacement bearing into the  
bearing housing until its seats itself against the flange.  
FIGURE 42.  
FIGURE 42  
FIGURE 40  
FIGURE 41  
9) Position the bearing block on the arbor press with  
the bearing facing up. Support the inner race of the  
bearing with an appropriate sized bushing to absorb  
the thrust created by pressing the driveshaft into the  
bearing. FIGURE 43.  
10) Clean the bearing journal area of the driveshaft  
with a suitable solvent. Apply a suitable amount of  
anaerobic adhesive/sealant to the bearing journal area  
of the driveshaft. Press the driveshaft into the bearing  
housing until it seats against the bearing. FIGURE 44.  
FIGURE 43  
11) Reinstall the snap ring on the driveshaft.  
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1 each, arbor press.  
1 each, torque wrench, 85 ft lbs (115 Nm.) capacity,  
with 5/15 inch, male Allen head and 9/16 socket.  
1 each, pliers for large, external type snap rings.  
Parts Required:  
1 each, 29020-016 bearing.  
1 each, 29020-015 snap ring (if required).  
1) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
disconnect the spark plug wire. If powered by an  
electric motor, disconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer from the power source.  
2) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work surface  
with the V-belt approximately at waist height.  
FIGURE 44  
10) Mount the bearing block/driveshaft assembly to  
the main frame. Tighten the 3/8 inch self-locking hex  
nuts with the torque wrench to 35 ft lbs (47 Nm.)  
3) Using a 3/4 inch wrench, remove the access plate  
capscrews. Remove the access plate.  
4) Using the 5/16 inch Allen wrench and 9/16 inch  
wrench, remove the bearing block from the access  
plate. For accuracy and alignment purposes, the  
access plate incorporates tapped holes to properly  
position the capscrews.  
11) Follow the instructions as outlined for  
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT-BELT OR PULLEY  
to complete the assembly of the pulleys, V-belt and  
belt guard.  
A properly installed, replacement bearing should rotate  
without excessive friction, drag and/or "rough spots".  
If these symptoms occur after assembly, the bearing  
was improperly supported when pressed on the  
driveshaft or into the housing. The resulting thrust  
placed upon the bearing exceeded its static capacity.  
A bearing operating with these characteristics will  
deliver minimal service life and be prone to premature  
failure.  
5) Position the bearing block on a suitable work  
surface. A common shop vise can also be utilized.  
Remove the snap ring that retains the bushing in the  
bearing bore. FIGURE 45.  
6) Position the bearing block on the arbor press with  
the bearing facing up. Determine that the bearing  
block is properly supported. Using the arbor press and  
an appropriate sized thrust bushing, remove the  
internal hexagon bushing from the bearing. FIGURE  
46.  
12) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by  
an electric motor and the machine is to be used  
immediately, reconnect the extension cord or Surface  
Grinder to the power source. Determine that the  
ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in  
the OFF position.  
DANGER  
UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
INSTALLING A REPLACEMENT BEARING ON THE  
OUTBOARD SIDE.  
FIGURE 45  
Application: All Models.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 5/16 wrench.  
1 each, 3/4 wrench.  
1 each, 5/16 Allen wrench.  
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FIGURE 47  
FIGURE 46  
7) Clean and inspect the internal hexagon bushing for  
damage and excessive wear. Replace the bushing if  
required.  
8) Position the bearing block on the arbor press with  
the bearing facing down. Determine that the bearing  
block is properly supported. Using the arbor press and  
an appropriate sized thrust bushing, remove the  
bearing from the block. FIGURE 47.  
9) Clean the inside bore diameter of the bearing block  
and inspect for damage.  
FIGURE 48  
11) Position the bearing block with the bearing facing  
down. Determine that the bearing block and  
replacement bearing are both properly supported.  
Using the arbor press, align and press the internal  
hexagon bushing into the bearing block until it seats  
itself against the flange. FIGURE 49.  
10) Clean the outside diameter of the replacement  
bearing. Apply a suitable amount of anaerobic  
adhesive/sealant to the outside diameter of the  
bearing. Align and press the replacement bearing into  
the bearing housing until it seats itself against the  
flange. FIGURE 48.  
12) Reinstall the snap ring on the internal hexagon  
bushing.  
CAUTION  
Wear safety glasses and other appropriate apparel  
when removing/installing the snap ring or  
performing any work with an arbor press. Caution  
all onlookers about the possibility of flying debris  
and personal injury.  
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1) Lubricate the caster wheel bearings with a dry film  
lubricant only. Dry film lubricants dry immediately upon  
contact. Use sparingly. Excess lubricant will attract the  
fine grained, powered materials described and directly  
affect bearing service life.  
CAUTION  
Do not lubricate the caster wheels with any type of  
grease material. Grease will attract foreign  
material accumulations that can accelerate  
bearing wear.  
2) The flail drum driveshaft is supported by extra  
capacity, double row ball bearings. Both bearings are  
of a sealed design and should not require additional  
lubrication during their normal service life. The grease  
type and amount utilized for the bearings are intended  
to provide proper lubrication for the respective loads  
and operational speeds. Replacement bearings should  
contain approximately 30 percent fill capacity.  
Excessive amounts of grease in the bearing cavity can  
actually increase friction and resulting heat increases  
can also dramatically shorten bearing service life.  
FIGURE 49  
13) Mount the bearing block to the access plate.  
Tighten the 3/8 inch self locking hexagon nuts with the  
torque wrench to 35 ft lbs (47Nm.).  
14) Install the access plate to the main frame by  
aligning the dowel pins and installing the capscrews  
and washers. Tighten with the 3/4 inch wrench.  
3) The hand crank bearing is sealed and should not  
require additional lubrication during its normal service  
life.  
A properly installed replacement bearing should rotate  
without excessive friction, drag and/or "rough spots". If  
these symptoms occur after assembly, the bearing  
was improperly supported when presses into the  
bearing block. The resulting thrust placed upon the  
bearing exceeded its static capacity. A bearing  
operating with these characteristics will deliver minimal  
service life and be prone to premature failure.  
4) Do not apply belt dressing materials to the V-belt for  
the purpose of minimizing slippage. These products  
typically attract foreign material accumulations that  
can accelerate component wear. Excessive V-belt  
slippage can be eliminated with proper V-belt tension  
and alignment.  
15) If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine,  
reconnect the engine spark plug wire. If powered by  
an electric motor and the machine is to be used  
immediately, reconnect the extension cord or Floor  
Planer to the power source. Determine that the  
ON/OFF switch located on the operator handle is in  
the OFF position.  
5) Loosen the rubber boot to expose the hand crank  
screw threads. Lubricate the threads with dry film  
lubricant on a regular, scheduled basis. Clean and  
remove all material accumulations around the  
threaded area before applying the lubricant. Do not  
lubricate the threads with any type of grease material.  
Grease will attract foreign material accumulations that  
can accelerate component wear. Place the rubber  
boot in its original location and tighten the retaining  
clamp.  
DANGER  
UNEXPECTED MACHINE START UP CAN RESULT  
IN PROPERTY DAMAGE AND/OR PERSONAL  
INJURY.  
LUBRICATION REQUIREMENTS.  
Application: All Models.  
CAUTION  
Parts Required:  
1 each, container of dry film lubricant.  
Do not operate the Floor Planer without the  
protective rubber boot in its intended location.  
Operation without the rubber boot or a boot in an  
improper position will accelerate component wear  
by allowing materials to accumulate in the screw  
thread area of the crank handle.  
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3) Position the front casters so that their faces extend  
approximately 7/16 inch (11.1 mm) beyond the bottom  
surface of the main frame. Caster wheels have a slight  
curvature on their faces. The measurement should be  
ALIGNING THE CASTER WHEELS.  
Application: All Models.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 16 inch minimum length straightedge  
2 each, 3/4 inch wrenches  
taken at the high point of the curvature. FIGURE 51.  
1 each, torque wrench, 85 ft lbs (115 Nm.) capacity  
with 3/4 inch socket.  
1 each, 6 inch scale.  
Proper front and rear caster wheel alignment is  
essential to produce an even cutting action by the  
flails. With use, caster bearings and axles will  
eventually wear. Excessive caster bearing and axle  
wear can contribute to an uneven cutting action. In  
addition, a sharp blow delivered to the Floor Planer  
(eg; being dropped to the surface from off a truck) can  
also affect the caster wheel alignment.  
Caster wheels are aligned during assembly with the  
use of a specially designed alignment jig. However,  
satisfactory results can also be achieved in the field by  
following steps:  
FIGURE 51  
4) Push the rear casters towards the main frame until  
the upper limit stop is encountered. FIGURE 52.  
1) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work  
surface. If the Floor Planer is powered by an engine  
and the engine is not to be removed, fuel and oil must  
be first drained from the fuel tank and crankcase. If  
powered by an electric motor, disconnect the  
extension cord or Floor Planer from the power source.  
The normal position for aligning the caster wheels is  
with the main frame perpendicular to the work surface.  
Support the unit with proper blocking.  
5) Place the straightedge between the front and rear  
casters on the high point of the face curvature. Adjust  
the front casters so that the gap between the straight-  
edge and the bottom of the main frame is identical.  
This gap figure is approximately 1/8 to 1/4 inch (3.17  
to 6.35 mm). It is important that the straightedge be  
positioned on both sets of casters in the same relative  
position on the caster faces. FIGURE 53.  
6) Tighten the fasteners with the torque wrench to 85 ft  
lbs (115 Nm.). The addition of clamps will minimize  
any movement or location change while tightening the  
fasteners.  
2) Shim washers of .015 inch (.381 mm) thickness are  
sometimes utilized when fastening the front axle  
assembly to the main frame. Install washers as  
required. FIGURE 50. The fasteners that attach the  
front axle assembly should be tightened until slight  
tension is applied. Always position the 1/2 inch flat  
washers against the slots provided in the axle  
assembly.  
FIGURE 52  
FIGURE 50  
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driveshaft flange. Maximum run out (as measured by  
the dial indicator gauge) is + - .010 inches (.254 mm).  
A worn flange surface may not allow an accurate  
measurement to be taken. FIGURE 54.  
FIGURE 53  
7) Repeat Step 5 to determine that alignment did not  
change while tightening the fasteners. If alignment did  
change, repeat Steps 2 thru 6 until satisfactory results  
have been achieved.  
FIGURE 54  
b) Position the dial indicator to measure run out on the  
internal hexagon bushing of the outboard bearing.  
Maximum run out (as measured by the dial indicator  
gauge) is + - .015 inches (.381 mm). FIGURE 55.  
CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN OUT.  
Application: All Models.  
Tools Required:  
1 each, 3/4 inch wrench.  
1 each, dial indicator and magnetic base.  
Parts Required:  
1 each, PN 29020-015 driveshaft (if required).  
Proper driveshaft run out limits are essential to  
produce an even cutting action by the flails. Driveshaft  
run out limits are measured with the use of a dial  
indicator for accuracy.  
1) Position the Floor Planer on a suitable work  
surface. If the engine is not to be removed, fuel and oil  
must be drained from the fuel tank and crankcase. The  
normal position for checking driveshaft run out is with  
the main frame perpendicular to the work surface.  
Support the unit with proper blocking.  
FIGURE 55  
6) Run out measurements that exceed these limits  
may suggest that the driveshaft is bent. A bent  
driveshaft will accelerate bearing wear and failure  
while contributing to uneven flail cutting action. Under  
certain circumstances, a bent driveshaft can be  
removed and straightened in an arbor press. See the  
SERVICE section for specific information pertaining to  
replacing the driveshaft. If the straightened driveshaft  
still exceeds the established run out limits after re-  
assembly, it must be replaced with a factory approved,  
replacement part.  
2) Using the 3/4 inch wrench, remove the capscrews  
that retain the access door to the main frame.  
3) Clean and remove any excessive material build-up  
from the threaded bosses and surrounding area.  
Material build-up can affect the driveshaft run out.  
4) Remove the flail drum and replace the access door.  
Tighten the capscrews with the wrench until the  
access door is secured.  
5) Install the dial indicator with the magnetic base  
attached to the main frame. Driveshaft run out can be  
measured by the dial indicator at two locations:  
a) Position the dial indicator to measure run out on the  
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MAINTENANCE/SERVICE  
ELECTRIC MOTOR SERVICE.  
Application: 8FP/E Series Floor Planer.  
CAUTION  
The electric motor is capable of operating for many  
years with a reasonably small amount of maintenance.  
Before attempting to service the motor, disconnect the  
Floor Planer from the power source. Clean the motor  
surfaces periodically, preferably with a vacuum  
cleaner. Heavy accumulations of dirt and lint will result  
in overheating and premature failure of the motor.  
Because the planing process produces high levels  
of random vibration, it is essential that the  
maximum governed engine speed be checked at  
regular, established intervals. Excessive engine  
speed can produce vibration induced forces that  
can dramatically affect component service life.  
Stress related cracking and resulting failure to  
mufflers, blower shrouds, belt guards and other  
components can result from excessive engine  
speed.  
The electric motor is equipped with higher capacity  
ball bearings and under normal service and ambient  
temperatures, should not require relubrication for  
many years. If you feel that the motor requires  
relubrication, contact the local representative of the  
motor manufacturer for specific information.  
The seals utilized with the motor are intended to  
deliver a longer service life in a concrete dust  
environment. When replacing the seals, utilize only  
components  
meeting  
the  
original  
factory  
specifications.  
ENGINE SERVICE.  
Application: 8FP/G Series Floor Planer.  
Consult the material supplied by the engine  
manufacturer for specific service and maintenance  
information regarding:  
1) Muffler  
2) Spark Plug  
3) Air Filter System  
4) Carburetor Adjustment  
5) Ignition System  
6) Short and Long Term Storage  
7) Maximum Governed Engine Speed  
8) Emission Standards  
Keep this information stored with the Operator's  
Manual for the Floor Planer so it will always be  
available for use when the engine requires service or  
maintenance. A properly maintained engine will add  
considerably to the service life and overall productivity  
of the Floor Planer.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
Improper motor cooling. See ELECTRIC MOTOR  
SERVICE.  
Troubleshooting  
ELECTRIC MOTOR.  
Application: 8FP/E Series Floor Planer.  
Excessive load to the motor. See OPERATING THE  
FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOBSITE.  
MOTOR FAILS TO START  
ON/OFF switch in the OFF position. Turn the switch to  
the ON position.  
ENGINE.  
Application: 8FP/G Series Floor Planer.  
Improper voltage selection. Determine the available  
voltage value from the power source. Move the  
voltage selection switch located on the motor to the  
proper selection.  
ENGINE FAILS TO START  
Ignition switch in OFF or cut off position. Place switch  
in the ON position or move throttle control lever to the  
ignition operational position.  
Floor Planer and/or extension cord is not plugged into  
the power source. Determine that all electrical  
connections have been properly made. The NEMA 6-  
20 Series cap and receptacle set is of a twist lock  
configuration and requires a twist motion to ensure a  
proper connection.  
Incorrect carburetor/fuel injection system adjustment.  
See SERVICE section.  
Air filter blocked. See SERVICE section.  
Ignition wire to spark plug loose or disconnected. Re-  
connect.  
Improper extension cord size and capacity. Operate  
the Floor Planer with copper stranded, 8 AWG or  
larger extension cords. Improper extension cord size  
and capacity will result in significant heat rise and  
corresponding voltage and amperage drop.  
Fuel supply exhausted. Refill the fuel tank.  
ENGINE LOSES POWER  
Incorrect carburetor/fuel injection adjustment. See  
SERVICE section.  
Thermal protection device activated. To protect the  
motor against heat related damage, an automatic  
thermal protection switch is provided near the voltage  
selection switch. High operating temperatures will  
activate the switch and shut the motor off. After the  
motor has cooled to an acceptable temperature level,  
depress the switch to restart.  
Water in fuel supply. Drain and replace fuel.  
Excessive carbon accumulation in combustion  
chamber. See SERVICE section.  
Fuel tank breather vent closed (if so equipped). Open  
vent.  
MOTOR LOSES POWER  
Improper extension cord size and capacity. Replace  
with cords meeting the required specifications.  
Air filter blocked. See SERVICE section.  
OPERATIONAL PROBLEMS.  
Application: All Models.  
Excessive extension cord length. Even with proper  
extension cord size and capacity, excessive cord  
length can reduce the available voltage and amperage  
to the motor. Measure the Available voltage to the  
motor where the extension cord connects to the Floor  
Planer with a voltmeter. Reduce the extension cord  
length as required to achieve the minimum voltage  
operating specification as required by the motor  
manufacturer.  
UNEVEN FLAIL WEAR  
Excessive cutting depth for the feed/travel rate. Raise  
the flail drum and make multiple, shallow passes  
instead. Reduce the feed/travel rate. See  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB  
SITE.  
Improper flail and spacer washer setup. See FLAIL  
DESIGN AND APPLICATION.  
Insufficient available voltage and amperage at the  
power source. Measure the available voltage at the  
power source (usually a receptacle) with a voltmeter. If  
the available voltage is below the minimum operating  
specification as required by the motor manufacturer,  
utilize an alternative power source.  
Accumulation of foreign material. Clean and/or replace  
the flails and spacer washers as necessary.  
Flails and/or spacer washers are too tight on the drum.  
Remove and/or replace flails and spacer washers.  
See FLAIL DRUM RODS.  
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TROUBLESHOOTING  
EXCESSIVE JUMPING ON THE WORK SURFACE  
Excessive cutting depth for the feed/travel rate. Raise  
the flail drum and make multiple, shallow passes  
instead. Reduce the feed/travel rate. See  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB  
SITE.  
UNEVEN CUTTING ACTION  
Excessive material build-up on the wheel face  
surfaces. Remove the material.  
Excessive caster wheel bearing wear. Replace the  
caster.  
Engine/Flail RPM too low. Reset engine speed. See  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB  
SITE.  
Excessive front or rear axle wear. Replace the  
appropriate axle assembly. See ALIGNING THE  
FRONT AND REAR CASTER WHEELS.  
ACCELERATED V-BELT WEAR  
Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned pulleys.  
Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See SERVICE section.  
Front and rear caster wheels are not properly aligned.  
See ALIGNING THE FRONT AND REAR CASTER  
WHEELS.  
Worn pulleys. Replace pulleys as required. See  
Flails and/or spacer washers are too tight on the drum.  
Remove and/or replace flails and spacer washers.  
See FLAIL DRUM RODS.  
INSTALLING  
PULLEY.  
A
REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR  
Improper V-Belt. Replace with a P/N 29020-056  
3VX335 V-belt or equivalent. See INSTALLING A  
REPLACEMENT V-BELT OR PULLEY.  
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN  
OUT.  
Mixing new and worn flails. Remove and replace with  
flails of the same, approximate diameter. See FLAIL  
DRUM RODS.  
V-belt rubbing on the work surface. Inspect the belt  
guard bumper for wear. Repair or replace the guard as  
necessary. Readjust cutting height. Remove excess  
loose material from the work surface. See  
OPERATING THE FLOOR PLANER ON THE JOB  
SITE.  
ACCELERATED  
FAILURE  
BEARING  
WEAR  
AND/OR  
Misaligned and/or improperly tensioned pulleys.  
Readjust pulleys and V-belt. See SERVICE section.  
Bent driveshaft. See CHECKING DRIVESHAFT RUN  
OUT.  
Improper  
lubrication.  
See  
LUBRICATION  
REQUIREMENTS.  
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STORAGE  
Storage  
Application: All Models.  
Proper procedure for long term storage of the Floor  
Planer will protect it against the effects of corrosion  
and damage. If the Floor Planer is not to be operated  
for a period of 30 days or more, proceed to store as  
follows:  
1) Clean all accumulated foreign material from the  
Floor Planer utilizing an appropriate solvent.  
CAUTION  
Observe all applicable safety precautions for the  
solvent.  
2) Follow the procedure as outlined in the material  
supplied by the engine manufacturer describing long  
term storage for the engine.  
3) Check all visible parts for wear, breakage or  
damage. Order any part required to make the  
necessary repair. This will avoid a needless delay  
when operating the Floor Planer at next use.  
4) Apply a dry film lubricant to all exposed metal  
components to prevent the formation of rust.  
5) Store the Floor Planer inside. If the Floor Planer  
must be stored outside, protect it with a suitable  
covering.  
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SPECIFICATIONS  
Specifications  
FRAME  
STRUCTURE................................................................................. Unitized, Welded Steel Plate  
DRIVE REDUCTION SYSTEM ..................................................... 3VX335 Belt/Pulley  
DRIVESHAFT SIZE AND CONFIGURATION............................... 13/16-inch (21 mm) hexagon  
MAXIMUM CUTTING DEPTH....................................................... 5/8-inch (16 mm)  
MAXIMUM CUTTING WIDTH ....................................................... 8-inches (203 mm)  
MAXIMUM MACHINE LENGTH.................................................... 43-1/4-inches (1099 mm)  
MAXIMUM OPERATOR HANDLE HEIGHT.................................. 38-3/8-inches (975 mm)  
OVERALL MACHINE WIDTH........................................................ 16-1/8-inches (410 mm)  
CUTTING PROXIMITY TO LATERAL BORDER .......................... 3-1/4-inches (83 mm) without edger attachment  
VACUUM CLEANER CONNECTION............................................ 1-1/2 or 3-inch (38 or 76 mm) outside diameter.  
GENERAL  
8FP/E BASIC WEIGHT ................................................................. 155 lbs (71 kg), less drum and flails.  
8FP/G BASIC WEIGHT................................................................. 160 lbs (73 kg), less drum and flails.  
MAXIMUM GOVERNED ENGINE................................................. 3450 RPM  
SPEED FOR 5 HP CATEGORY,  
4 CYCLE, HONDA GX160 GASOLINE ENGINE  
8FP/E ELECTRIC MOTOR  
5.0 Hp, 3450 RPM, 21 amperes full load @ 230 VAC, 60 Hz, 23 amperes full load  
@ 220 VAC, 50 Hz or The electric motor requires a clean (no other electric products on the same circuit) capacity  
10 ampere capacity circuit to properly function at 230 VAC, 60 Hz.  
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EXPLANATION OF CODE IN REMARKS COLUMN  
The following section explains the different symbols and  
QTY. Column  
remarks used in the Parts section of this manual. Use the  
help numbers found on the back page of the manual if there  
are any questions.  
Numbers Used — Item quantity can be indicated by a  
number, a blank entry, or A/R.  
A/R (As Required) is generally used for hoses or other  
parts that are sold in bulk and cut to length.  
NOTICE  
The contents and part numbers listed in the parts  
section are subject to change without notice. Multiquip  
does not guarantee the availability of the parts listed.  
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold  
separately.Other entries will be clarified in the “Remarks”  
Column.  
SAMPLE PARTS LIST  
REMARKS Column  
NO. PART NO. PART NAME  
QTY. REMARKS  
Some of the most common notes found in the “Remarks”  
Column are listed below. Other additional notes needed  
to describe the item can also be shown.  
1
2%  
2% 12347  
3
12345  
BOLT .....................1 .....INCLUDES ITEMS W/%  
WASHER, 1/4 IN. ..........NOT SOLD SEPARATELY  
WASHER, 3/8 IN. ..1 .....MQ-45T ONLY  
HOSE ..................A/R ...MAKE LOCALLY  
BEARING ..............1 .....S/N 2345B AND ABOVE  
12348  
12349  
Assembly/Kit — All items on the parts list with the  
same unique symbol will be included when this item is  
purchased.  
4
NO. Column  
Indicated by:  
Unique Symbols — All items with same unique  
symbol  
“INCLUDES ITEMS W/(unique symbol)”  
(@, #, +, %, or >) in the number column belong to the  
same assembly or kit, which is indicated by a note in the  
“Remarks” column.  
Serial Number Break — Used to list an effective serial  
number range where a particular part is used.  
Indicated by:  
Duplicate Item Numbers — Duplicate numbers indicate  
multiple part numbers, which are in effect for the same  
general item, such as different size saw blade guards in  
use or a part that has been updated on newer versions  
of the same machine.  
S/N XXXXX AND BELOW”  
S/N XXXX AND ABOVE”  
S/N XXXX TO S/N XXX”  
Specific Model Number Use — Indicates that the part  
is used only with the specific model number or model  
number variant listed. It can also be used to show a  
part is NOT used on a specific model or model number  
variant.  
NOTICE  
When ordering a part that has more than one item  
number listed, check the remarks column for help in  
determining the proper part to order.  
Indicated by:  
“XXXXX ONLY”  
“NOT USED ON XXXX”  
PART NO. Column  
Numbers Used — Part numbers can be indicated by a  
number, a blank entry, or TBD.  
“Make/Obtain Locally” — Indicates that the part can  
be purchased at any hardware shop or made out of  
available items. Examples include battery cables, shims,  
and certain washers and nuts.  
TBD (To Be Determined) is generally used to show a  
part that has not been assigned a formal part number  
at the time of publication.  
“Not Sold Separately— Indicates that an item cannot  
be purchased as a separate item and is either part of an  
assembly/kit that can be purchased, or is not available  
for sale through Multiquip.  
A blank entry generally indicates that the item is not sold  
separately or is not sold by Multiquip. Other entries will  
be clarified in the “Remarks” Column.  
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S  
SUGGESTED SPARE PARTS  
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES  
1 TO 3 UNIT  
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES  
1 TO 3 UNIT  
Gasoline Model Honda  
GX160KQXC9  
Electric Model  
Qty.  
1 ............ SP8-0600...............HOSE, GREASE  
P/N  
Description  
Qty.  
P/N  
Description  
1.............SP8-0600...............HOSE, GREASE  
1.............CS80350................SWITCH ASSY., ON/OFF  
1.............29020-031..............KNOB, HANDLE  
3.............29020-056..............V-BELT  
3.............17210ZE1517 ........ELEMENT AIR CLEANER  
3.............9807956846...........SPARK PLUG  
1.............17620ZH7023 ........CAP, FUEL TANK  
1.............28462ZH8003 ........ROPE RECOIL  
1 ............ 29018-044 .............SWITCH ASSY., ON/OFF  
1 ............ 29020-031 .............KNOB, HANDLE  
1 ............ 29018-041 .............CORD, ELECTRIC SHORT 12  
1 ............ 29020-054 .............CORD ELECTRIC LONG  
1 ............ 08885-014 .............RECEPTACLE, FEMALE 60 HZ.  
3 ............ 29020-056 .............V-BELT  
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MAINFRAMEASSEMBLYS  
MAIN FRAME ASSY.  
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MAINFRAMEASSEMBLYS  
MAIN FRAME ASSY.  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-001  
29020-002  
SP8-0061  
06503-010  
06503-012  
07030-008  
08233-008  
29020-004  
07030-012  
07028-057  
07029-004  
06499-006  
29020-010  
29020-009  
29020-008  
29020-007  
SP8-0370  
06501-012  
07029-006  
07033-006  
CS8-0900  
PART NAME  
QTY. REMARKS  
FRAME, MAIN  
TUBE, VACUUM  
AXLE MOUNT  
SCREW, CAP ½-1-1/4UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
SCREW, CAP ½-1-1/2UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
WASHER, FLAT ½PLATED  
NUT, HEXAGON ½UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
WHEEL, CASTER  
WASHER, FLAT ¾PLATED  
PIN, COTTER 5/32X 1-1/2PLATED  
WASHER, LOCK ¼PLATED  
SCREW, CAP ¼X ¾UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
CAP, DUST COVER  
PLUG, PIPE ¼NPTF SQUARE  
FITTING, REDUCING, DO NOT USE................................. 1.........OPTION  
VALVE DO NOT ................................................................. 1.........OPTION  
1
1
1
2
2
4
4
2
2
2
4
4
1
1
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
AXLE  
1
2
2
2
HHCS, 3/8-16 X 1-1/2UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
WASHER, LOCK 3/8PLATED  
LOCKNUT, HEXAGON 3/8-16 UNC PLATED  
HOSE, JUMPER................................................................. 1.........OPTION  
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DRIVESHAFT ASSY.  
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DRIVESHAFTASSEMBLYS  
DRIVESHAFT ASSY  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-011  
29020-012  
29020-013  
29020-014  
06500-008  
29020-015  
29020-016  
08233-006  
29020-17  
29020-018  
06503-008  
29020-019  
29020-020  
29020-021  
SP8-0560  
SP8-0570  
SP8-0600  
SP8-0590  
GP8-0090  
SP8-0440  
SP8-4000  
PART NAME  
QTY. REMARKS  
RING, RETAINING EXTERNAL  
SHEAVE, DRIVESHAFT  
KEY, SPECIAL  
SHEAVE, CENTER HUB  
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 NC X 1PLATED GRADE 5  
DRIVESHAFT  
BEARING, SEALED, 5208-2RS  
NUT, HEX SELF-LOCKING 3/8-16 NC PLATED  
BLOCK, BEARING MOUNTING  
SHCS 3/8-16 X 1-3/8  
2
1
1
1
3
1
2
8
2
8
4
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
2
1
4
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
HHCS, 1/2-13 X 1”  
PLATE, MAIN FRAME SIDE  
INSERT, HEX  
BUSHING, DOWEL  
FITTING, GREASE 90X 1/8NPT  
90STREET ELBOW, 1/8NPT X 1/8NPT  
HOSE, GREASE  
FITTING, GREASE STRAIGHT 1/8NPT  
SPACER  
HOSE MOUNT  
WASHER, HARDENED  
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REAR FRAME ASSY  
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REAR FRAME ASSY  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8#$  
9
10  
11$  
12  
13  
14#  
15  
16  
PART NO.  
SP8-0091A  
SP8-0111A  
29020-004  
07030-012  
07028-057  
29020-024  
290020-025  
29020-026  
208233-008  
29020-027  
SP8-0460  
SP8-0370  
15063000  
5500590  
PART NAME  
QTY.  
REMARKS  
REAR FRAME MOUNT ASSEMBLY..............................1...........INCLUDES ITEMS W/#  
REAR AXLE MOUNT ASSEMBLY .................................1...........INCLUDES ITEMS W/$  
WHEEL, CASTER  
2
2
3
1
2
4
2
1
2
1
2
1
2
2
WASHER, FLAT ¾PLATED  
PIN, COTTER 5/32X 1-1/2PLATED  
PIN, CLEVIS 5/8X 2-1/4PLATED  
PIN, ROLL 3/16X 1PLATED  
BUSHING, CONNEX  
NUT, HEXAGON ½UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
SHAFT, HINGE PLATED  
BUSHING, CONNEX  
AXLE  
SCREW, CAP 3/8X 3-3/4UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
FITTING, GREASE  
NUT, HEXAGON 3/8-16 UNC PLATED  
WASHER, LOCK 3/8PLATED  
07033-006  
07029-006  
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OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY (GASOLINE)  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-028  
29020-029  
29020-031  
29020-031  
06500-008  
29020-032  
29020-033  
14821-004  
29020-034  
29020-035  
06922-004  
29020-036  
08233-008  
06503-006  
08233-005  
CS8-0350  
CS8-0390  
SP8GH-0370  
07030-008  
PART NAME  
HANDLE, OPERATOR  
SCREW, CRANK  
KNOB, HANDLE  
SCREW, CAP SPECIAL  
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 NC X 1,PLATED GRADE 5  
BEARING  
NUT  
CLAMP, HOSE 1-1/4PLATED  
BOOT, RUBBER  
BARREL, ADJUSTING  
NUT, HEX JAM 5/8UNF LT HAND THREAD PLATED  
ROD END  
NUT, HEX ½-13 UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
HHCS, ½X 1-1/4UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
NUT, HEX 5/16-18 UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
SWITCH, SHUT-OFF  
T-TAP, 22-18 GUAGE WIRE  
WIRE LOOM, SHUT-OFF  
WASHER, FLAT ½PLATED  
QTY. REMARKS  
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
1
1
1
4
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
20  
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GASOLINE ENGINE ASSEMBLY  
GASOLINE ENGINE ASSY.  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-001  
GX160KQXC9  
29020-037  
29020-038  
06499-006  
10057-016  
29020-005  
06500-016  
29020-006  
CV0411  
06499-006  
07030-005  
08233-005  
07029-004  
07033-004  
SP8-0380  
29020-056  
29020-039  
07030-006  
08233-006  
SP8-0400  
SP8-0390  
SP8-6600490  
PART NAME  
FRAME, MAIN  
ENGINE, HONDA 5.5HP  
DRIVE PULLEY  
BUSHING, CENTER HUB  
SCREW, CAP ¼UNC X ¾GRADE 5  
KEY, STANDARD 3/16X 3/16X 1-1/2”  
BRACKET, ENGINE MOUNT  
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 X 2 UNC X 2PLATED GRADE 5  
BELT TENSIONING SCREW  
CLAMP, PLATED  
SCREW, CAP 1/4-20 X 3/4UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
WASHER, FLAT 5/16PLATED  
NUT, HEXAGON 5/16UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
WASHER, LOCK ¼PLATED  
NUT, HEXAGON 1/4-20 UNC PLATED  
CAP, PLASTIC  
QTY. REMARKS  
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
4
2
2
1
4
6
1
1
2
1
1
3
3
1
1
1
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
V-BELT, 3VX335  
BELT GUARD  
WASHER, FLAT 3/8PLATED  
NUT, HEXAGON 3/8-16  
ADAPTER  
HOSE, OIL DRAIN  
CAP, FEMALE ¼NPT  
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OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY  
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OPERATOR HANDLE ASSEMBLY (ELECTRIC)  
OPERATOR HANDLE ASSY (ELECTRIC)  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-028  
29020-029  
29020-031  
29020-031  
06500-008  
29020-032  
29020-033  
14821-004  
29020-034  
29020-053  
06922-004  
29020-036  
08233-008  
06503-010  
08233-005  
29018-039  
29018-044  
29018-029  
29018-030  
08885-013  
06499-004  
07029-004  
07033-004  
29018-041  
29020-054  
08885-014  
07030-008  
PART NAME  
HANDLE OPERATOR  
SCREW, CRANK  
KNOB, HANDLE  
HEIGHT ADJUSTMENT SCREW  
SCREW, CAP 5/16-18 NC X 1,PLATED GRADE 5  
BEARING  
NUT  
CLAMP, HOSE 1-1/4PLATED  
BOOT, RUBBER  
QTY. REMARKS  
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
4
4
2
1
1
3
3
1
2
2
2
1
1
1
4
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
21  
22  
23  
24  
25  
26  
27  
ADJUSTING TUBE SWITCH MOUNT  
NUT, HEX JAM 5/8UNF LT HAND THREAD PLATED  
ROD END  
NUT, HEX 1/2 -13  
HHCS, 1/2X 1-1/4UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
NUT, HEX 5/16-18  
HOUSING, SWITCH  
SWITCH, ON/OFF  
STRAIN RELIEF  
NUT, BULKHEAD  
PLUG, MALE 60HZ OPERATION ONLY  
SCREW, CAP ¼-20UNC X ½PLATED  
WASHER, LOCK ¼PLATED  
NUT, HEX ¼-20UNC PLATED  
CABLE, ELECTRICAL SHORT 12”  
CABLE, ELECTRICAL LONG  
RECEPTACLE, FEMALE 60 HZ OPERATION ONLY  
WASHER, FLAT ½PLATED  
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ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY  
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ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSEMBLY  
ELECTRIC MOTOR ASSY  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
PART NO.  
29020-001  
SP8E5HP-0060  
SP8E5HP-0050  
29018-029  
29018-030  
29020-037  
29020-051  
06499-006  
06500-008  
29020-006  
07030-006  
06500-007  
08233-005  
07033-006  
SP8-270610000  
SP8-0380  
PART NAME  
FRAME, MAIN  
MOTOR, ELECTRIC 5HP  
MOTOR PLATE  
RELIEF, STRAIN  
NUT, BULKLHEAD  
PULLEY, ELECTRIC MOTOR  
BUSHING MOTOR  
SCREW, CAP ¼X ¾UNC GRADE 5  
KEY, 3/16X ¼X 1”  
QTY. REMARKS  
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
2
8
4
2
8
4
2
1
1
3
3
9
10  
11  
12  
13  
14  
15  
16  
17  
18  
19  
20  
BELT TENSIONING SCREW  
WASHER, FLAT 3/8PLATED  
SCREW, CAP 3/8X 1UNC PLATED GRADE 5  
LOCKNUT, 5/16-18  
NUT, HEXAGON 3/8-16  
SCREW, FLAT HEAD, 3/8X 1-1/4  
CAP, PLASTIC  
V-BELT, 3VX3554  
BELT GUARD  
WASHER, FLAT 3/8PLATED  
NUT, HEXAGON 3/8UNC SELF-LOCKING PLATED  
29020-056  
29020-039  
07030-006  
08233-006  
8FP FLOOR PLANER SERIES  
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ONE SECTION DRUM ASSEMBLY  
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ONE SECTION DRUM ASSEMBLY  
ONE SECTION DRUM ASSY.  
NO.  
1#  
2#  
3#  
4#  
5#  
6#  
7#  
8
PART NO.  
29020-040  
29020-041  
29020-042  
07029-004  
08233-004  
29020-044  
29020-045  
29021-002  
PART NAME  
QTY.  
REMARKS  
SHCSS, ¼-20 X 1  
FLAIL DRUM END CAP  
FLAIL DRUM ROD  
WASHER, LOCK 1/4  
LOCKNUT 1/4-20”  
SUPPORT STRAP  
FLAIL DRUM 1 SECTION  
8
2
4
8
8
4
1
FLAIL DRUM, 1 SECTION COMPLETE......................1............ INCLUDES ITEMS W/#  
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TWO SECTION DRUM ASSEMBLY  
TWO SECTION DRUM ASSY.  
NO.  
1#  
2#  
3#  
4#  
5#  
6#  
7#  
PART NO.  
29020-040  
29020-041  
29020-042  
07029-004  
08233-004  
29020-043  
29021-003  
PART NAME  
QTY.  
REMARKS  
SHCSS, ¼-20 X 1  
FLAIL DRUM END CAP  
FLAIL DRUM ROD  
WASHER, LOCK 1/4  
LOCKNUT 1/4-20”  
FLAIL DRUM 2 SECTION  
8
2
4
8
8
1
FLAIL DRUM, 1 SECTION COMPLETE......................1............ INCLUDES ITEMS W/#  
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FLAILS & SPACER WASHERS ASSY.  
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FLAILS, SPACERSANDWASHERSASSEMBLYS  
FLAILS, SPACERS AND WASHERS ASSY.  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
PART NO.  
29019-010  
29021-005  
29019-011  
29021-004  
29019-012  
PART NAME  
STAR FLAIL  
SPACER WASHER  
BEAM FLAIL  
MILLING FLAIL  
PENTAGONAL FLAIL  
QTY.  
REMARKS  
5
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DECALS  
DECALS.  
NO.  
1
2
3
4
PART NO.  
PART NAME  
QTY.  
REMARKS  
29020-045  
29020-046  
29020-047  
512910  
29020-048  
29020-049  
DECAL: WARNING (EYE AND EAR)  
DECAL: WARNING (FLAILS)  
DECAL: DEPTH CONTROL  
DECAL: MQ LOGO  
DECAL:WARNING GUARDS  
DECAL: WARNING KEEP CLEAR  
1
1
1
1
1
1
5
6
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Effective: February 22, 2006 TERMS AND CONDITION OF SALE — PARTS  
5. Parts must be in new and resalable  
condition, in the original Multiquip  
package (if any), and with Multiquip part  
numbers clearly marked.  
Multiquip reserves the right to quote and  
sell direct to Government agencies, and to  
Original Equipment Manufacturer accounts  
who use our products as integral parts of their  
own products.  
PAYMENT TERMS  
Terms of payment for parts are net 30 days.  
FREIGHT POLICY  
6. The following items are not returnable:  
All parts orders will be shipped collect or  
prepaid with the charges added to the invoice.  
All shipments are F.O.B. point of origin.  
Multiquip’s responsibility ceases when a  
signed manifest has been obtained from the  
carrier, and any claim for shortage or damage  
must be settled between the consignee and  
the carrier.  
a. Obsolete parts. (If an item is in the  
price book and shows as being  
replaced by another item, it is  
obsolete.)  
SPECIAL EXPEDITING SERVICE  
A $35.00 surcharge will be added to the  
invoice for special handling including bus  
shipments, insured parcel post or in cases  
where Multiquip must personally deliver the  
parts to the carrier.  
b. Any parts with a limited shelf life  
(such as gaskets, seals, “O” rings,  
and other rubber parts) that were  
purchased more than six months  
prior to the return date.  
LIMITATIONS OF SELLER’S LIABILITY  
MINIMUM ORDER  
Multiquip shall not be liable hereunder for  
damages in excess of the purchase price of  
the item with respect to which damages are  
claimed, and in no event shall Multiquip be  
liable for loss of profit or good will or for any  
other special, consequential or incidental  
damages.  
The minimum charge for orders from Multiquip  
is $15.00 net. Customers will be asked for  
instructions regarding handling of orders not  
meeting this requirement.  
c. Any line item with an extended  
dealer net price of less than  
$5.00.  
d. Special order items.  
RETURNED GOODS POLICY  
e. Electrical components.  
f. Paint, chemicals, and lubricants.  
g. Decals and paper products.  
h. Items purchased in kits.  
Return shipments will be accepted and  
credit will be allowed, subject to the following  
provisions:  
LIMITATION OF WARRANTIES  
No warranties, express or implied, are  
made in connection with the sale of parts or  
trade accessories nor as to any engine not  
manufactured by Multiquip. Such warranties  
made in connection with the sale of new,  
complete units are made exclusively by a  
statement of warranty packaged with such  
units, and Multiquip neither assumes nor  
authorizes any person to assume for it  
any other obligation or liability whatever in  
connection with the sale of its products. Apart  
from such written statement of warranty,  
there are no warranties, express, implied or  
statutory, which extend beyond the description  
of the products on the face hereof.  
1. A Returned Material Authorization  
must be approved by Multiquip prior to  
shipment.  
7. The sender will be notified of any material  
received that is not acceptable.  
8. Such material will be held for five  
working days from notification, pending  
instructions. If a reply is not received  
within five days, the material will be  
returned to the sender at his expense.  
2. To obtain aReturn Material Authorization,  
a list must be provided to Multiquip  
Parts Sales that defines item numbers,  
quantities, and descriptions of the items  
to be returned.  
9. Credit on returned parts will be issued  
at dealer net price at time of the original  
purchase, less a 15% restocking  
charge.  
a. The partsnumbersand descriptions  
must match the current parts price  
list.  
b. The list must be typed or computer  
generated.  
10. In cases where an item is accepted, for  
which the original purchase document  
can not be determined, the price will be  
based on the list price that was effective  
twelve months prior to the RMA date.  
c. The list must state the reason(s)  
for the return.  
Effective: February 22, 2006  
d. The list must reference the sales  
order(s) or invoice(s) under  
which the items were originally  
purchased.  
11. Credit issued will be applied to future  
purchases only.  
PRICING AND REBATES  
e. The list must include the name  
and phone number of the person  
requesting the RMA.  
Prices are subject to change without prior  
notice. Price changes are effective on a  
specific date and all orders received on or  
after that date will be billed at the revised price.  
Rebates for price declines and added charges  
for price increases will not be made for stock  
on hand at the time of any price change.  
3. AcopyoftheReturnMaterialAuthorization  
must accompany the return shipment.  
4. Freight is at the sender’s expense. All  
parts must be returned freight prepaid to  
Multiquip’s designated receiving point.  
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OPERATION AND PARTS MANUAL  
HERE’S HOW TO GET HELP  
PLEASE HAVE THE MODEL AND SERIAL  
NUMBER ON-HAND WHEN CALLING  
UNITED STATES  
Multiquip Corporate Office  
MQ Parts Department  
18910 Wilmington Ave.  
Carson, CA 90746  
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