User manual NILFISK FLOORTEC R 570 B

[. . . ] The purpose of this Manual is to provide the operator with all necessary information to use the machine properly, in a safe and autonomous way. It contains information about technical data, safety, operation, storage, maintenance, spare parts and disposal. Before performing any procedure on the machine, the operators and qualified technicians must read this Manual carefully. The operators must not carry out procedures reserved for qualified technicians. [. . . ] If necessary, use the lever (87) to tilt the steering column (1) forward or backward in order to reach a comfortable position. Turn the ignition key (72) to "I" and do not press the pedal (2). If the yellow (74) or red warning light (73) turns on, turn the ignition key to "0" and charge the batteries (see the procedure in the Maintenance chapter). Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel and pressing the pedal (2). The forward/reverse direction is selected with the relevant switch (88) on the left control panel. The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal (2). NOTE The seat (25) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven by pressing the pedal (2) only when the operator is on the driver's seat. NOTE The side brooms (10 and 11) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving. The side brooms do not turn when they are lifted or when the main broom is lifted. Start sweeping by turning the steering wheel (1) and moving the machine forward by pressing the pedal (2). In case of emergency, press the emergency push-button (82) to immediately stop the machine. To deactivate the emergency push-button (82), turn it in the direction shown by the arrow. Turn off the vacuum system by bringing back the switch (79) to the centre. Pay careful attention when operating the machine at high speed: sudden steering could cause this threewheel machine to become unstable due to weight distribution. Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms turning: this could create unwanted marks on the floor. To collect light and bulky waste materials, lift the front skirt by pressing the pedal (5); take into consideration that the machine vacuum capability is reduced when the front skirt is lifted. When operating on wet grounds, it is essential to turn off the vacuum system with the lever (79) to prevent the dust filter from being damaged. For machine proper operation, the dust filter must be as clean as possible. To clean it while sweeping, turn on the filter shaker by pressing the switch (79) forward for a few seconds. After cleaning the filter, press the switch (79) backward to restart the vacuum system; then start sweeping again. While working, repeat the procedure every 10 minutes on average (depending on the dustiness of the area to be cleaned). The hopper (17) should be dumped after each working period and whenever it is full (see the procedure in the next paragraph). [. . . ] If necessary, for the front skirt control cable adjustment or replacement, refer to the Service Manual. Charge the batteries when the yellow (73) or red warning light (74) turns on and at the end of each cleaning cycle. When the batteries are discharged, charge them as soon as possible, as that condition makes their life shorter. Pay careful attention when charging WET batteries as there may be battery fluid leakages. [. . . ]