Description
Merlin 2-Speed takes advantage of innovative engineering and modern design to set new records in production and user safety. The unique “Floating Head” WD Wheels Down handle carriage design provides 100% contact with the floor and steers the Merlin in forward and backward movement – unlike the side-to-side movements of swing buffers. The Merlin WD design draws draws 1/3 less amps than standard machines. Strip and scrub floors at 165 RPM. Buff and polish at 320 RPM. Power to drive diamond tools, Claw, Scraper and Orbitec tools.
Power
• 1.5 HP 2-speed rectified DC motor • Hi-Lo 2-speed toggle switch mounted on side of motor • 115V, 50/60 Hz power (230V optional) • 50 ft., (12-3) 2-piece industrial power cord with cord lock
Drive System
• Triple planetary XHD 11:1 helical cut industrial gears, drives brushes and tools at 165 RPM or 300 RPM
Engineered Design
• WDTM Wheels Down • 5 position pin-lock handle disassembles in 60 seconds for transport and storage • All steel construction with welded powder-coated frame • 17” & 20” brush covers with 360 degree wraparound bumper • Thumb-operated safety switch. Negative pressure on/off switch • Dual steel operating triggers • 2” x 8” non-marking load bearing, ball bearing wheels • includes 80# weight kit • Optional dust pickup kit – 17” and 20” • Optional 4 gallon solution tank • Optional 6 gallon solution tank kit (#SME-2QRBLK) includes solution tank, diamond pad driver and splash guard
Safety Features
• Quiet operation – 62 dB (low speed) 69 dB (high speed). Meets GS42 requirements. • Built with UL / CUL listed components
Specifications
| Model # | Merlin 2-Speed 17 | Merlin 2-Speed 20 |
| Item # | F71-17-01 | F71-20-01 |
| Pad Size | 16 inch | 19 inch |
| Brush / Tool Size | 15 inch | 18 inch |
| Pad Speed | 165/300 RPM | 165/300RPM |
| Amp Draw | 8.5 / 9.1 | 9.2 / 9.6 |
All Sizes
| Motor | 1.5 HP, 2-speed rectified DC |
| Power | 115V, 50/60 Hz (230V optional) |
| Drive Gears | Triple planetary XHD helical cut industrial |
| Power Cord | 50 ft, (12-3) 2-piece industrial w/ cord lock |
| Sound Level (ave,) | Quiet 62 dB (165 rpm) 69 dB (300 rpm) operation Meets GS42 standard |
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