97564 - Floor polisher TORNADO - Free user manual and instructions

Brand	Tornado
Model	97564
Product Type	Floor Polisher
Power Supply	120V AC, 60Hz
Amperage	5 A
Motor Power	1/2 HP
No-Load Speed	1500 RPM
Pad Diameter	15 inches
Weight	12 lbs
Dimensions (L x W x H)	18 x 12 x 8 inches
Cord Length	25 feet
Handle Type	Adjustable, ergonomic
Construction Material	High-impact plastic and steel
Safety Features	Safety switch and thermal overload protection
Included Accessories	2 polishing pads, 1 bonnet
Maintenance	Wipe with damp cloth; do not submerge
Storage	Store in dry area
Spare Parts Available	Polishing pads, drive plate, brushes

Frequently Asked Questions - 97564 TORNADO

How do I use the Tornado 97564 floor polisher?

Plug the unit into a grounded outlet, adjust the handle to a comfortable height, and set the speed to low. Move the polisher in overlapping passes, applying even pressure for best results.

What type of pads should I use?

Use 15-inch diameter pads designed for floor polishers. Different pad colors indicate grit levels: red for stripping, white for polishing, and blue for buffing.

How do I change the polishing pad?

Unplug the machine, remove the old pad by unscrewing the retaining nut or unclipping it, align the new pad, and secure it firmly. Ensure the pad is centered to avoid vibration.

Can I use the polisher on all floor types?

The Tornado 97564 is suitable for hardwood, tile, vinyl, and linoleum floors. Avoid using on rough or uneven surfaces that could damage the pad or machine.

Why does the floor polisher vibrate excessively?

Excessive vibration is often due to an unbalanced pad. Check that the pad is properly centered and not worn. Also ensure the drive plate is secure.

How do I clean the polisher after use?

Unplug the machine, wipe the exterior with a damp cloth and mild detergent. Do not immerse in water. Clean the pad according to the pad manufacturer's instructions.

What should I do if the motor stops suddenly?

Check the power cord and plug for damage. If the unit has thermal overload protection, allow it to cool for 15 minutes before resetting by pressing the reset button.

How long is the power cord?

The power cord is 25 feet long, providing ample reach for most rooms without needing an extension cord.

Can I use an extension cord with the polisher?

Yes, use a heavy-duty extension cord (14-gauge or thicker) rated for at least 15 amps and keep it as short as possible to avoid voltage drop.

Where can I purchase spare parts?

Spare parts such as pads, drive plates, and brushes can be ordered through Tornado customer service or authorized dealers. Visit the official website for a list of distributors.

USER MANUAL 97564 TORNADO

Operations & Maintenance Manual

For Commercial Use Only

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BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINES

17" and 20" MODELS

MODEL NO: 97561 and 97564

Form No. L7562RA 12/16 ©Tornado Industries, LLC. All rights reserved

Long Term Buyer Protection Limited Warranty

Tornado Industries, LLC. (Tornado) warrants to the end/user customer that the Tornado product(s) will be free from defects in material and workmanship for the duration(s) described below. This limited warranty DOES NOT cover machines and/or components subject to normal wear and tear, damage that occurs in shipping, failures resulting from modification, accident, unsuitable operating environment, misuse, abuse, neglect, or improper maintenance by you. For full details, contact your Authorized Tornado Distributor, Service Center, or the Tornado Technical Service Department. Tornado sales and service representatives are not authorized to waive or alter the terms of this warranty, or to increase the obligations of Tornado under the warranty.

10 Years\*

Plastic water tanks and Rotationally-molded bodies

2 Years\*

Parts on all Tornado cleaning equipment

1 Year\*

Labor on all Tornado cleaning equipment

1 Year\*

Warranty on batteries, one year prorated

All battery warranties are handled directly by the battery manufacturer, on a one year prorated basis

Terms subject to change without notice

1. Except all Windshears™ Blowers, Storm, TV2SS, Side and Downdraft, Insulation Blowers, CV 30, CV 38, CK14/1 PRO, CK 14/2 PRO, SWM 31/9, CK LW13/1, CK LW 13/1 ROAM, CV 38/48 Dual, PV6, PV10, PV6 ROAM, Wall Mount Vacuum and all chargers are warranted for 1 (one) year for both parts and labor.
2. All non-wear item parts purchased after warranty expiration are warranted for 90 days.
3. Warranty starts from the date of sale to the consumer or, at Tornado's discretion, 6 months after the dealer purchased the unit from Tornado, whichever comes first.
4. The EB 30 is warranted for a period of 90 days for both parts and labor.
5. The warranty on engines used on propane powered equipment is limited to motor manufacturer's warranty.
6. Ride-on Scrubbers are warranted for 24 months, parts, 6 months labor or 1,000 hours, whichever occurs first.

Note: Tornado, The Latest Dirt, Floorkeeper,

Carpetkeeper, Carpetrinser, Carpetrinser/Dryer,

Headmaster, Taskforce, PAC-VAC, T-Lite, Glazer,

Windshear, Max-Vac and Trot-Mop are trademarks of Tornado Industries

Website: www.tornadovac.com

Phone 1-800-VACUUMS

Fax [phone]

Address 3101 Wichita Court

Fort Worth, TX 76140

1-800-VACUUMS

90 Years of Cleaning Innovation A Tacony Company

Form F2662.©2017. All rights reserved

NOTES

Write your machine serial number here:

MODEL NO. 97562B	97564B
VOLTS 115 115
SERIES R R
CERTIFICATIONS cETLus cETLus

TABLE OF CONTENTS

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS 5

PREPARE THE MACHINE 6

This appliance must be grounded. If it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the risk electric shock. This machine is equipped with a cord having an equipment -grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.

WARNING: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance - if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in sketch A.

Your new Tornado unit is a high quality, precision-made product. All parts used in the manufacturing of this unit have passed rigid quality control standards prior to assembly. Please safeguard the original receipt / invoice. If you experience any problems with your unit during the warranty period, the original receipt / invoice will act as proof of purchase. Contact Tornado for any warranty inquiries.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS UNIT

Read and understand this owner's manual and all labels on the unit before operating. Safety is a combination of common sense, staying alert and knowing how your unit works. Use this unit only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's recommended attachments. To reduce the risk of personal injury or damage to your unit use only Tornado recommended accessories.

WARNINGS

READ THIS OPERATOR'S MANUAL!

WARNING: You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.

WARNING: Machines can burn flammable materials and vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents, thinners or other flammable materials.

WARNING: Do not operate this machine unless it is completely assembled.

WARNING: Do not use this machine as a step or to move furniture.

WARNING: When disconnecting power cord from electrical outlet, grasp the plug. Pulling it out by the cord itself can damage cord insulation and internal connections to the plug. To prevent electric shock, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before doing any repairs or maintenance to this machine.

.WARNING: To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.

WARNING: To prevent injury, keep hands, feet, and loose clothing away from the rotating pad.

WARNING: Maintenance and repairs must be done by authorized personnel only.

WARNING: Keep all fasteners tight. Keep adjustments according to specification.

WARNING: Keep the electrical parts of the machine dry. For storage, keep the machine in a building.

WARNING: Always use a three-wire electrical system connected to the electrical ground. For maximum protection against electric shock, use a circuit that is protected buy a ground fault circuit interrupter. Consult with your electrical contractor.

WARNING: To prevent damage to the power cord, do not let the pad, pad driver or wheels touch the power cord when the machine is running. Always lift the power cord over the machine.

WARNING: Make sure all labels, decals, warning, cautions and instructions are fastened to the machine.

WARNING: To avoid fire, do not use unit with a flammable or combustible liquid to clean floor.

UNCRATING

Your Brute Force Series Floor Machine was protectively packed to prevent damage in shipment. We suggest that upon removing the unit from its carton you carefully inspect it for any possible damage in transit. If damage is discovered, immediately notify the transportation company who delivered your machine. As a manufacturer, we are unable to ace upon any claim for concealed damage: you must originate the claim.

IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS

This machine is designed to be safe when used to perform the functions specified in this Operator's Manual. Should damage occur to electrical or mechanical parts, the machine should be repaired by the manufacturer or competent service center before using in order to avoid further damage to the machine or physical injury to the user. Your floor machine is equipped with a safety switch lockout device designed for your safety. Do not attempt to bypass or defeat the safety lockout device. Never use any device to lock the power switch in the ON position.

APPLICATIONS FOR 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE

The 175 RPM Brute Force Series Floor Machine will operate in a wide variety of applications and can be used for spray buffing, dry buffing, scrubbing and stripping applications. These heavy duty floor machines are specially recommended for long term aggressive scrubbing and stripping maintenance. They are specially recommended for the following application"

Scraping with an attachment tool to remove heavy industrial deposits and residue or to prepare a foundation for installation or carpet

Wire brushing or concrete floors

Sanding with very aggressive sandpaper or sand scree discs

Carpet restoration where shampooing & pile lifting require very stiff brush bristles. The 175 RPM Brute Force Series Floor Machine is the most versatile speed in the floor care industry.

APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE ON HARD FLOORS

Spray buffing the red spray buff pad and spray buff chemical.

Dry buffing a buffable finish with a tan, beige, or white pad or brush.

Scrubbing with free or blue pad or scrubbing brush.

Stripping with a black pad and a stripping chemical.

APPLICATIONS OF 175 RPM BRUTE FORCE SERIES FLOOR MACHINE ON CARPET

Bonnet cleaning with a yarn bonnet and carpet maintainer chemical.

Shampooing using a shower feed shampoo brush and solution tank mounted to the handle tube containing carpet shampoo.

WARNING

To prevent injury, always remove the electrical plug from the electrical outlet before changing the polishing pad and before leaving the machine.

To attach the drive block or brush or other attachment, be sure the handle is “locked in the upright position (see figure #1). Lay the floor machine on its back with the handle lying on the floor, this exposes the driving plate on the underside of the floor machine. Holding the drive block, brush or attachment in both hands and straddling the motor with your back to the handle box. Bend over and fit the three slots to the clutch plate (built into the back of the brush) over the three lugs of the driving plate. Turn the drive block, brush, or other attachment counterclockwise as far as it will go until it is seated in the ready-to-use position (see figure #2).

CAUTION: This is the only proper way to install a drive block, brush, or other attachment. NEVER put a drive block, brush or attachment on the machine by placing it on the floor and moving the running machine over it, or by placing the machine over the block or attachment and then starting the motor.

Return the floor machine to the upright position and adjust the handle to an operating position. Recommended handle position is close the waist with arms extended down. Lock the cam release lever into position. NOTE: The hardened steel cam release lever does not require extreme tightening to effectively hold the handle in position. Over-tightening the cam release lever will shorten the functional life of the lever. To remove drive block, brush or attachment: Lay the floor machine on its back again and disengage clutch plate slot from driving plate lugs by turning it clockwise.

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Figure #1

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Figure #2

First, install the pad driver and pad, brush, or other attachment to be used. Plug the machine in as directed and lower the handle to the desired operating height and lock in place using the cam lever handle. Push the safety switch forward (see figure #3) and squeeze the switch triggers beneath the handle grips. This activates the motor and stars the block, brush or attachment in operation. Each time your release the triggers the safety switch will reset. You will need to follow the direction above to restart the machine. CAUTION: When leaving the machine unattended, disconnect the wall plug and return the handle to the "locked" upright position to prevent accidental starting.

Safety

Switch

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figure 4

Switch

Trigger

TO GUIDE YOUR FLOOR MACHINE

To the Right: raise the handle slightly. The higher the handle is lifted, the faster the machine will move to the right. To the Left: lower the handle until the machine moves to the left. The more the handle is lowered the faster the machine will move to the left.

TO INSTALL THE OPTIONAL SOLUTION TANK

Mount the solution tank to the front of the handle and attach with mounting brackets and knobs. Position the solution tank control handle horizontally and below the switch lever of the machine and adjacent to the right handle grip. Remove the plug from the motor housing and insert the (long) extension tube adaptor and secure at bottom of machine with the retainer. The solution tank should be used only with a shower feed drive block or bush.

TRANSPORTING THE MACHINE

Place the handle in the upright position. Lock the handle cam release lever. Tip the machine back and transport on the wheels.

MAINTENANCE

Once a month remove the motor cover and vacuum out any dust or debris which has accumulated on the motor. Replace the motor cover by setting it overt the holes in the housing and replace all of the screws. Check and maintain the tightness of all the fasteners.

WARNING: Do not over-tighten the switch housing screws.

Keep the machine clean especially at the handle tube and collar so the handle tube will move freely through the collar. Inspect the cord for cuts, gashes, or loose prongs; replace as needed. Disassembly of this motor voids the warranty. Improper disassembly and assembly of this motor can permanently damage the field or rotor.

TROUBLESHOOTING

Problem Possible Cause
Machine will not start	Circuit breaker has tripped (Allow the circuit breaker 2 minutes to cool before resetting).Circuit breaker will not reset. Replace.Switch is defective. Replace.Cord is damaged. Replace.Plug is broken or has a loose contact. Replace.
Machine will not reach operating speed	Over drawn circuit. Unplug anything other than the machine from the circuit or locate another circuit.
Motor runs but pad or brush does not turn Coupling is broken. Replace.

Warranty Registration Form

Please provide additional information on Tornado equipment: (Check choices below)

Automatic Scrubbers Sweepers
Propane Floor Machines Rotary Floor Machine
High Speed Burnishers Carpet Vacuums
_Carpet Extractors & Spotters _Wet/Dry Vacs
Steam Cleaners Jumbo Vacs
__Ride-On Equipment __Pressure Washers

See complete product info at www.tornadovac.com

Selling Dealer:(Required)

Please Print Clearly

Company/Institution
Contact Name	Title
Address	City/State/Zip Code
Phone	Fax
Date of Purchase	Email

See white metal plate or sticker on unit for this information.

MACHINE TYPE/MODEL NUMBER: MACHINE SERIAL NUMBER:
1. 1
2. 2.
3. 3.
4. 4.

Facility Description (please circle all that apply)

1.	School	9.	Hospital	17.	U.S. Govt.
2.	Retail Store	10.	Nursing Home	18.	Other Govt.
3.	Restaurant	11.	Religious Institution	19.	Auto Service
4.	Office Building	12.	Airport	20.	Airport
5.	Contract Cleaning	13.	Warehouse	21.	Non-Profit
6.	Light Manufacturing	14.	Apartment/Condo	22.	Other (specify)
7.	Heavy Manufacturing	15.	Warehouse
8.	College/University	16.	Supermarket

How did you first learn about Tornado cleaning and maintenance equipment?	In square feet (meters)
	Total Hard Floor Area	Total Carpeted Area Square feet (square meters)
○ Contacted by local dealer○ Previous experience with Tornado products○ Reputation/ Recommendation○ Advertising○ Direct mail○ Internet○ Other	○ 0-10,000 (0-930)○ 10-50,000 (930-4,650)○ 50-250,000 (4,650-23,250)○ Over 250,000 (over 23,260)	○ 0-10,000 (0-930)○ 10-50,000 (930-4,650)○ 50-250,000 (4,650-23,250)○ Over 250,000 (over 23,260)

Damage or defect arising from abuse, neglect or other misuse is excluded from this warranty. Other items may or may not apply based on your specific machine. If any defect occurs, the warranty is voided if service is attempted by non-Authorized Tornado Service Centers.