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EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement

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  1. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Safety precautions: crwdns2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Before you begin, ensure the device is powered down and cool to the touch.

    • Ensure the machine is unplugged.

    • Turn the power switch counterclockwise into the OFF position.

  2. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the screw from the red knob: crwdns2935265:02crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the screw from the center of the red on/off knob.

  3. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the knob: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the knob: crwdns2935265:03crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:02crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the red knob.

    • This component is keyed. During reassembly, ensure it is reinstalled in the correct orientation.

  4. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the black cap: crwdns2935265:04crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the black plastic cap from the center of the switch assembly.

    • This component is keyed. During reassembly, ensure it is reinstalled in the correct orientation.

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    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the two screws securing the yellow switch guide to the switch assembly.

    • During reassembly, ensure this component is installed in the same orientation, with the circle in the 6 o'clock OFF position.

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    • Remove the yellow switch guide from the switch assembly.

    • Remove the black plastic spacer from underneath the yellow switch guide.

  7. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the upper switch housing: crwdns2935265:07crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a Phillips screwdriver to remove the four screws securing the upper half of the switch housing to the lower half.

    • These screws may not come out of their recesses in the housing once they are completely unthreaded. If some stay inside once loose, don't lose track of them.

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    • Lift the upper half of the switch housing off of the lower half."

    • The rubber gasket may fall out of the upper housing during the removal process. Do not forget to reinstall the gasket upon reassembly.

  9. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Disconnect the power cord from the frame: crwdns2935265:09crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a 3/8 inch socket to remove the bolt securing the power cord loom clamp to the switch bracket.

  10. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the loom clamp: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the loom clamp: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the loom clamp: crwdns2935265:010crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the loom clamp from the power cable.

  11. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the switch housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the switch housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the switch housing: crwdns2935265:011crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a socket to remove the four 11/32 inch nuts from the on/off switch bracket.

    • During reassembly, use a Phillips screwdriver in combination with the 11/32 inch socket wrench to tighten the bolts securing the switch to the bracket."

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    • Lift the switch assembly off of the switch bracket.

    • The switch housing bolts may fall out when you remove the housing.

  13. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Disconnect the green wires: crwdns2935265:013crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to remove the screw securing the two green ground wires to the switch housing.

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    • Separate the green ground wires from each other and move them away from the switch housing.

  15. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Disconnect the power cord from the switch: crwdns2935265:015crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws on the right side of the switch assembly securing the black and white wires from the power cord.

    • During reassembly, ensure each wire is installed in its correct location on the switch.

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    • Remove the black wire from the switch.

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    • Remove the white wire from the switch.

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    • Use a 1-1/16 inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to loosen the power cord's strain relief fitting from the switch housing.

    • Once the fitting is loose enough to turn by hand, twist the power cord and fitting counterclockwise until it is fully unthreaded from the switch housing.

  19. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the power cord: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the power cord: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:02crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0 EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the power cord: crwdns2935265:019crwdnd2935265:03crwdnd2935265:03crwdne2935265:0
    • Remove the power cord from the on/off switch.

  20. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Remove the on/off switch: crwdns2935265:020crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Use a flathead screwdriver to loosen the two screws securing the wiring harness's black and white wires to the switch.

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    • Remove the black wire from the switch.

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    • Remove the white wire from the switch.

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    • Use a 1-1/16 inch wrench or an adjustable wrench to loosen the wiring harness cable's strain relief fitting from the switch housing.

    • Once the fitting is loose enough to turn by hand, twist the wiring harness cable and fitting counterclockwise until it is fully unthreaded from the switch housing.

    • You may need to rotate the switch assembly itself since the wiring harness cable is connected to the device, preventing it from rotating freely.

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    • Remove the on/off switch from the auxiliary cable.

  25. EDCO Floor Stripper TS8 .75L (2017) On/Off Switch Replacement, Reassembly tip: crwdns2935265:025crwdnd2935265:01crwdnd2935265:01crwdne2935265:0
    • Reassembly tip: ensure the replacement switch is labeled with the correct stickers, matching the old part."

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To reassemble your device, follow these instructions in reverse order.

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