Powr-Flite Floor Machine 18 Inch HD 1.5HP - NM171HD

• Professional Powr-Flite floor-care equipment
• Model NM171HD for commercial cleaning applications
• Purpose-built configuration: Floor Machine 18 Inch HD Nm 1.5HP

Q: Is a pad driver included with the NM171HD?
A: No. The pad driver is sold separately and is required when using a floor pad. Confirm driver compatibility with model NM171HD before ordering.

Q: What size pad does this machine use?
A: The supplied product information lists a 17-inch pad size, while the catalog title says 18-inch machine.

Q: What motor and operating speed does it have?
A: The Millennium Edition NM171HD has a 1.5 HP motor and operates at 175 RPM. Its transmission is an all-steel triple planetary drive.

Q: Which pad should I use for stripping?
A: The supplied guidance recommends black pads for standard stripping and more aggressive burgundy pads for heavier finish buildup. Confirm that the pad is suitable for your flooring, finish and machine before use.

Q: Which pad should I use for cleaning, spray buffing or polishing?
A: The supplied guidance recommends red pads for light cleaning or spray buffing, blue or green pads for heavier scrubbing, and white pads for polishing. Pad color conventions can vary, so follow the pad manufacturer's application guidance and your flooring care instructions.

Q: Which brush should I choose for carpet cleaning?
A: The supplied guidance lists shower-fed carpet brushes, including nylon shampoo, soft nylon scrub, SpinSafe and Powr-Riser options. Confirm the brush's compatibility with NM171HD and suitability for the carpet before use; these accessories are not established as included.

Q: Which brush should I use on unfinished concrete?
A: The supplied guidance recommends grit brushes for stripping and scrubbing unfinished concrete, with aggressiveness selected for the job. Lite grit is listed for general scrubbing and wire brushes for very aggressive work; confirm surface suitability before choosing an abrasive brush.

Q: Which brush should I use on finished floors?
A: The supplied guidance recommends medium nylon scrub brushes for general scrubbing and soft nylon scrub brushes for highly polished floors. Follow the flooring and finish manufacturer's care instructions to avoid damage.

Q: What helps prevent accidental startup?
A: The machine has dual-lever on/off controls and a thumb-activated safety interlock. Follow the operating instructions and disconnect power before servicing or changing accessories.

Q: How much does the machine weigh?
A: The supplied specifications list a machine weight of 109 pounds. It has two 5-inch non-marking wheels for transport.

Q: Where is the machine assembled?
A: The supplied product information states that each machine is assembled and tested in Fort Worth, Texas. This does not establish that every component is manufactured in the United States.

Q: What warranty is listed?
A: The supplied specifications list one year of parts and labor coverage and ten years of housing coverage. Refer to the manufacturer's warranty terms for exclusions and service requirements.