OP Machine

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Here's the way I see the difference in an ( hopefully ), easy to understand way.

175 ( & higher speed ) rotary.

The wheels are off the ground.

You must get the balance of the machine level before you start, otherwise it will take off rapidly in one direction.

You steer by either lifting the handle up to make the machine go in one direction, or lowering the handle to make it go in the opposite direction.

Some have vacuums, some don't. You don't vacuum a wet floor.

You need the correct speed ( rotation wise ), for the job at hand, and if doing hard floors, a speed that is compatible with the product being used on the floors, such as high/ultra high speed burnishing etc;

For a first time user, they can be a disaster.

On carpet, I find the 175rpm is sufficient.


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The older style, wheels were also off the ground.

Newer ones, Vario, Hoss, Trinities, etc; I believe that the wheels stay on the ground when using them.

You start the machine with the pad/brush OFF the ground and slowly lower it.

Steering it is like with a lawn mower, simply move it in the direction you wish to go.

Different speeds - I DON'T KNOW.

A first time user can be very proficient in a very short time.

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