How Do You Use An Industrial Floor Buffer?
Industrial floor buffers, or polishers, well deserve their reputation for being difficult to operate, clumsy, bulky and unwieldy. Even experts agree that they may take time to master. The average industrial-strength buffer operates at a rate of 1,500 rpms (rotations per minute) or more, and attains full speed within seconds of being turned on. Take into account the natural human tendency to meet sudden force with equal or greater force (a mistake in this case), and you have the makings of an accident waiting to happen. In spite of this, industrial floor buffers are unmatched in their ability to impart a mirror-like shine to hard-surfaced floors. This fact alone makes it worthwhile to learn how to operate one of these machines with skill and confidence. A gentle, light touch will make all the difference between success and injury. Place the unplugged floor buffer near an electrical outlet in the far corner of the room. Use a vacuum cleaner to vacuum the entire surface of the floor thoro
