Commercial

Floor Machine
6000 Series
Owner’s Guide

Index
Important Safeguards ................. 2
General Information .................... 2
Grounding Instructions ............... 3
Operation/Accessories ............... 3
Remove From Carton ................. 4
Brush & Drive Block Installation .. 5
Adjustments ................................ 5
Controls ...................................... 6
Guidelines For Operation ............ 6
Cord Storage .............................. 7
Clean Up And Storage ................ 7
Warranty ..................... Back Cover

Please Retain
We suggest you record the model, type and serial numbers
below. They are located on the silver rating plate on your
cleaner. For prompt and complete service information, always
refer to these numbers when inquiring about service.

For location of nearest Model & Type___________________________

Eureka Warranty Station
Serial No. ______________________
or service information call
1-800-800-8975. It is also important to keep your receipt as proof of date of
*En Mexico llame al 5670-6169. purchase.
 IMPORTANT SAFEGUARDS
When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS VACUUM CLEANER.

WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
• Your machine is equipped with a safety switch lock and • Do not pull, close a door on, or pull the cord around sharp
power switch triggers designed for your safety. Do not edges or corners. Keep the cord away from heated surfaces.
attempt to bypass or defeat the safety switch lock. Never • Connect to properly grounded (3-wire) outlet only refer to
use any device to lock the power switch triggers in the Grounding Instructions, Pg 3.
“ON” position. • Do not use extensions cords or outlets with inadequate
• Do not leave the floor machine when plugged in. Turn off current carrying capacity.
the switch and unplug the electrical cord when not in use • Turn off all controls before unplugging.
and before servicing or changing the brushes or pads. • Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To unplug, grasp the
• Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy. Close plug, not the cord.
attention is necessary when used near children. Do not • Do not handle the plug or floor machine with wet hands.
leave the machine connected to an electrical outlet • Wind the cord no tighter than is necessary to retain it during
unattended. storage. Refer to Cord Storage, Page 7.
• Use only as described in this manual. Use only • Use extra care when working near stairs.
manufacturer’s recommended attachments. • Do not use in conjunction with flammable or combustible
• Do not use with a damaged cord or plug. If the machine is liquids such as gasoline, or use in areas where explosive
not working as it should, has been dropped, damaged, or vapor or dust may be present.
left outdoors return it to a service center before using. • Store your floor machine indoors in a cool, dry area.
• Use care to keep the electrical supply cord from contacting • Keep your work area well lighted.
the rotating brush or drive block. • Warning - To avoid electrical shock, use indoors only.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GENERAL INFORMATION
Use the cleaner to pick up dirt and dust particles. Avoid picking
up hard or sharp objects that could damage the vacuum
cleaner.

Service Information
The instructions in this booklet serve as a guide to routine
maintenance. For additional service information, telephone
our toll free number for the nearest Eureka Authorized
Warranty Station. You should know the model, type and
serial number or date code when you call:

USA: 1-800-800-8975 Mexico: 5670-6169

Canada: 1-800-282-2886

If you prefer, you can write to The Eureka Company, Service

Division, 807 North Main St., Bloomington, Illinois 61701, USA.
In Canada, write to The Eureka Company, 866 Langs Drive,
Cambridge, Ontario N3H 2N7. Refer to The Eureka Warranty
for complete service information.

DO NOT OIL the motor or the brush drive. The

motor and brush drive are permanently sealed
and lubricated.

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Grounding Instructions
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 of electric shock. This
OPERATION/ACCESSORIES
appliance is equipped with a cord having an equipment- Choosing the Right Brush and Drive Block
grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is properly installed
and grounded in accordance with all local codes and Your floor machine is packed complete and ready for use after
ordinances. you install a brush or drive block. (Brushes and pads are not
provided with the unit but are available at an additional cost.)
DANGER
Improper connection of an equipment-grounding conductor Your floor machine is designed to be used for many different
can result in risk of electric shock. Check with a qualified floor care applications. Make sure you use the correct brush
electrician or service person if you are in doubt as to whether or pad for the type of job you want to perform. (Accessories
the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided are available from the dealer from whom the floor machine
with the appliance. If it will not fit the outlet, have proper outlet was purchased.)
installed by a qualified technician.

This appliance is for use on a nominal 120 volt circuit and has
a grounding plug that looks like the plug illustrated in Figure When ordering brushes or drive blocks, refer to this chart and
1. A temporary adapter which looks like the adapter illustrated specify correct brush or block diameter when ordering.
in Figure 2 may be used to connect this plug to a two-pole
receptacle, as shown, if a properly grounded outlet is not
MACHINE SIZE BRUSH DIAMETER BLOCK DIAMETER
available. The temporary adapter should be used only until a
properly grounded outlet, Figure 1, can be installed by a
qualified electrician. The green colored rigid ear, lug, or the 17” 17” 15”
like extending from the adapter must be connected to a
permanent ground such as a properly grounded outlet box
cover. Whenever the adapter is used, it must be held in place 20” 20” 18”
by a metal screw.

For floor finishing machines rated 150-250 volts:

If the machine is provided with an attachment plug cap as

shown in Fig. 3, it is intended for use on a 240 volt (nominal)
circuit. No adapter is available for this application.

NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adapter is not

permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
G RO U N D E D
OUTLET BOX

FIGURE 1

Plug Grounding Pin

Adapter FIGURE 2
Metal Screw
Grounding Tab

FIGURE 3
Plug Grounding Pin

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HOW TO REMOVE POLISHER FROM SHIPPING CRATE

1. Lift up on handle to 2. Move upper handle forward to expose 3. Remove the wing nuts
release lock. wing nuts and angle bracket. and bolts from both
upper and lower handle.
Discard the angle
bracket.

4. Lift upper handle and 5. Use a screwdriver to line up 6. Handle sleeve and bolts
place end-to-end against holes and guide bolts through will look like this when they
lower handle, lining up the the handle. are properly installed.
holes for the bolts. Slide
handle sleeve downward
until all holes are lined up.

7. Attach lock nuts on bolts and 8. Remove wing nuts and washers to 9. Secure the handle release lock. Tip
fasten tightly. unfasten wood shipping retainer. the side of the carton where the
Discard wood shipping retainer. wheels are located on its side and
roll the machine out of the carton.

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BRUSH AND PAD DRIVER ADJUSTMENTS
INSTALLATION
CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord from the electrical DRIVE BELT ADJUSTMENT
outlet before installing a brush or pad driver. (Model 20” 1500 rpm 1.5 HP only)

CAUTION: Disconnect the power cord from the electrical

outlet before adjusting drive belt tension.
ON OFF
1. Loosen the bolts holding the drive motor to the frame; do
not remove (Fig. 6).

2. Turn the two screws at the rear of the frame until the belt
is tight.

3. Test the machine. If belt slips, adjust further. Retest. If

the belt does not slip, tighten the drive motor bolts. DO
NOT overtighten the drive belt.

Fig. 4

To install a brush or pad driver, leave the handle in the upright

position and tip the machine backwards so it rests on its wheels
and upper handle section (Fig. 4). The brush and pad driver
both attach in the same manner: align the cutouts on the inner
ring of the brush or pad driver with the tabs on the inside of
the ring of the drive hub (Fig. 5). Push the brush or pad driver
firmly in position, then turn it counterclockwise until it locks
into place.

To remove, turn the brush or pad driver clockwise until it stops,

then lift it off. Note: Always remove the brush or pad driver Adjusting Bolts
when the machine is not in use. Fig. 6

HANDLE ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION: Disconnect
the power cord from the The handle can be adjusted to any desired work position by
electrical outlet before simply pushing up on the handle lock (Fig. 7). Move the
installing a brush or pad handle to the desired position, then firmly push down on the
driver. handle lock which will lock the handle in position.

Unlock
Fig. 5

PAD CENTERING LOCK (Model 20” 1500 rpm 1.5

HP only) Lock
To install a pad, tip the machine backwards so it rests on
the rear wheels and handle. After centering the pad on the
pad holder, insert the Pad Centering Lock and twist it
clockwise until it securely locks in place. To remove twist the Fig. 7
lock counterclockwise.

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ADJUSTMENTS (Continued)
HANDLE CAM LOCK ADJUSTMENT

With the handle cam lock in the “up” position (unlocked), tighten To stop the machine, simply release the triggers. The safety
the adjusting nuts until there is a slight drag when the handle switch lock will automatically return to the engaged position.
is raised or lowered. The tube should be locked securely when
the handle lock is pressed downward (Fig. 8).
USING THE 20” 175/300 rpm 2-speed FOR
BUFFING (Models SC6030, SC6035)

The model 20” 175/300 2-speed is a two-speed floor machine

designed for dual operation, scrubbing or buffing. A toggle
switch on the left side of the switch box selects the output
speed, 175 rpm for scrubbing or 300 rpm for buffing. Do not
operate this floor machine for buffing in low speed, it will not
do an effective job and tends to overload the motor
Adjusting Nuts unnecessarily.

GUIDELINES FOR OPERATION

• Your floor machine is a very sensitive, powerful unit. When
in operation, it should be guided gradually and smoothly
Fig. 8
without sudden or rough motions. You will want to practice
with your machine on a smooth surface first until you have
experience in operating it.
CONTROLS • For ease of operation, always keep the brush or pad surface
level, balanced and flat on the floor at all times.
ON/OFF POWER SWITCH TRIGGERS
• Always adjust the operating handle to a comfortable height
at which the brush or pad surface is balanced before starting
The ON/OFF switch is conveniently located in the form of the machine.
dual triggers underneath the handle grips. (see “Handle Adjustment” Page 5)

TO TURN THE MACHINE ON • Your floor machine will operate differently on various
surfaces. For example, there will be much more resistance
when the machine is used with a brush on carpeted
The operating handle must be lowered to the operating position
surfaces than when it is used with a pad on a smooth
before switching the machine ON. Place both hands firmly on surface. The operator should be prepared to adjust for these
the handle grips with your fingers around the power triggers. differences.
Do not apply pressure on the triggers before the safety switch
lock is disengaged. • BEGIN OPERATING THE FLOOR MACHINE WITH THE
BRUSH OR PAD SURFACE LEVEL, BALANCED AND
Disengage the safety switch lock by pushing it forward with FLAT ON THE FLOOR.
one thumb. Then, while holding the safety switch lock in
disengaged position, squeeze the power triggers toward the • To move the machine to the right, slowly apply slight upward
handle grips and return your thumb to the handle grip. pressure on the handle.

Push forward to disengage safety • To move the machine to the left, slowly apply slight
switch lock. downward pressure on the handle.

• To move the machine forward or backward, keep brush or

pad flat on the floor and push or pull machine in the desired
direction.

DO NOT LET THE MACHINE REST ON THE PAD OR BRUSH

FOR AN EXTENDED PERIOD OF TIME. This may alter the
shape of the pad or brush which may cause the machine to
wobble.

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CORD STORAGE
When not in use, loosely wind the power cord around the
cord storage hook on the handle shaft and both of the handle
grips, as shown.

CLEAN UP AND STORAGE

After being used, your floor machine can be wiped clean with
a soft, damp cloth and should be stored in a clean, dry place.

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 EUREKA SANITAIRE COMMERICAL EQUIPMENT LIMITED WARRANTY
Floor Machines / Air Movers
Excludes Vacuums

Your equipment which has been manufactured, tested and inspected in accordance with carefully specified engineering requirements
is warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. This Limited Warranty is, however, subject to the following qualifications,
conditions and limitations which are set forth to provide you and all users of the equipment with information concerning the duration,
extent, availability and applicability of the Limited Warranty, the procedure to be taken to obtain its performance, and other information
concerning the Limited Warranty policy.

The Limited Warranty is extended to the original end user as follows:

Machines: 3 years parts replacement and 1 year service labor warranty.
Replacement parts guaranteed for 90 days from date of installation against defects in material and workmanship.

This Limited Warranty will not cover damage attributable to the following:
(1) Improper, unreasonable or negligent use or abuse of the equipment.
(2) Use of equipment with hot water or high temperature above 130 degrees Fahrenheit (Solution Tanks)
(3) Abrasions or punctures of the equipment.

The start date of the Limited Warranty coverage shall be the purchase date of the original end user or six months from the date the
machine was shipped from the Factory, whichever comes first.

PARTS OF EQUIPMENT NOT COVERED BY THE LIMITED WARRANTY

Certain parts of equipment require replacement in the ordinary course of use due to normal wear by reason of their characteristics.
Normal wear items such as cords, switches, bumpers, carbon brushes, handle grips, belts, bearings, etc. are excluded from the Limited
Warranty.

EXCEPTIONS AND EXCLUSIONS FROM THE LIMITED WARRANTY

This equipment is required to be used on electric current as indicated on the data plate. Otherwise damage, defects, malfunctions or
other failure of the equipment arising from use on electric current not as indicated are excepted and excluded from this Limited Warranty.
Defects, malfunctions, failure or damage of the equipment caused by improper, unreasonable or neglect use or abuse while in possession
of the purchaser are likewise excluded from this warranty. If repair is done on your equipment by anyone other than those designated
as an authorized Warranty Center, THE MANUFACTURER at its sole option, may determine that this warranty will not apply and the
reimbursement for such repair will not be made.

PROCEDURE TO BE TAKEN TO OBTAIN PERFORMANCE OF LIMITED WARRANTY REPAIR

To secure repair of the equipment or any warranted parts under this Limited Warranty, the following procedure should be taken. The
inoperative equipment or warranted parts, together with satisfactory evidence of the purchase date, must be delivered, with shipping
and delivery changes prepaid, to one of the following:

(1) the dealer from whom purchased; or

(2) any authorized service station.

If you are unable to locate any of the foregoing, you may write or otherwise communicate to THE MANUFACTURER before repair
service is performed by anyone else. In such event, THE MANUFACTURER will provide either the location of a closely available
authorized distributor service department, authorized service station or other factory instructions. Upon compliance with the above
procedure, all warranted defects will be repaired, at no additional charge or costs to the customer and the repaired product returned to
the customer, with all shipping and delivery charges prepaid. In following the procedures set forth, PLEASE MAKE CERTAIN to state
the model, type and serial number as shown on the data plate of the equipment.

REPLACEMENT
In the event of a defect, malfunction or failure of your equipment or any warranted part to conform with this warranty, THE MANUFACTURER
may, at its sole option and own expense, replace the equipment or any warranted part with another new identical or reasonably
equivalent model or part in lieu of repairing the defect.

NO REFUND OF PURCHASE PRICE

THE MANUFACTURER will not, as a matter of its Limited Warranty policy, refund the customer’s purchase price.

Be certain that the Warranty Station is “Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized.” For the location of the nearest Eureka/Sanitaire Authorized Station or
for service information, see us at [Link] or telephone toll free: 1-800-800-8975.

©2003 White Consolidated, Ltd.

Part No. 73416 (09/03) Printed in U.S.A.