HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont)
How to Empty Debris Hopper:
WARNING: To prevent injury , always stop the en- gine or motor before you empty the hoppers or clean the filter.
1.Grasp the hopper by the handle provided and lift out until clear of frame.
2.Dump debris in appropriate location and replace hopper in machine. (See Fig. #3)
3.Release the two (2) retaining latches on either side of the hopper.
4.Slide the hopper out (toward the rear) from under the filter compartment.
5.Dump dust and debris in appropriate location and replace hopper in machine.
6.Snap retaining latches to hold hopper. (See Fig. 4)
Cartridge (Panel) Filter
To insure continued maximum efficiency of the dust control system on your sweeper, the cartridge filter should be removed and cleaned often. The frequency of this cleaning is related to the sweeping appliaction; i.e., the dustier the area is, the more frequently the filter should be cleaned.
Cleaning Panel Filter
Remove from machine and tap gently on flat surface, dirty side down. (See Fig. 5)
OR
Use compressed air (100 psi maximum), directing it through the panel opposite the direction of the arrows.
OR
Soak for fifteen minutes in water and a
Air Dry - Do not use compressed air.
Accordion Type Cloth Filter (Optional)
To insure continued maximum efficiency of the dust control system on your sweeper, the cloth type filter should be frequently shaken (See Fig. 6) using the handles provided. The dustier an area is, the more often the shakedown should be done. The dust hopper should then be emptied.
How to Clean the Cloth Filter
Remove filter assembly from the machine. Direct com- pressed air through material opposite the normal air flow direction. (See Fig. 7)
OR
Wash with a mild
NOTE: This filter is treated wuth a flame retardant chemical. The washing method of cleaning neutralizes and/or eliminates this resistance to burning.
Fig. 3
Fig. 4
Fig. 5
Fig. 6
Fig. 7
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