Nilfisk-ALTO 56265007 English / B-7, Operating the Machine, Using Attachments, Hard Floor Kits

ENGLISH / B-7

OPERATING THE MACHINE

1Follow the instructions in the Preparing the Machine for Use section of this manual.

2Press the Handle Release Pedal (16) to lower the handle into the operating position.

3Loosen the Handle Height Adjustment Knobs (21) and adjust the handle height to the most comfortable position for the operator. Re-tighten the knobs once the desired height is reached.

4Adjust the Nozzle Selector Knob (9) to either “maintenance” or “restoration” mode.

Maintenance Mode: Lower solution flow, recommended for frequent surface cleaning.

Restoration Mode: Higher solution flow, recommended for less frequent deep cleaning.

5Plug the machine into a properly grounded outlet. To start the vacuum motor, solution pump and brush motor…

Select the extract position (brush symbol) on the Extract/Accessory Switch (25), then turn the Power Switch (26) to the On (I) position.

6Adjust the brush pressure. Turn the Brush Pressure Control Knob (17) counter-clockwise to decrease the brush pressure and clockwise to increase the brush pressure. The machine should assist, but not propel itself (on carpet) when the brush is properly adjusted.

7Continually hold the Solution Switch (1) to dispense solution. Once the Solution Switch (1) is released the solution flow will stop.

8Begin cleaning by pulling the machine along in a straight line and overlap each pass by 2 inches (5 cm). Release the Solution Switch (1) prior to turns to ensure complete extraction of solution from carpet.

9Watch the fluid entering the Recovery Tank Dome Lid (4). If there is a large amount of suds in the recovery tank, add a defoamer chemical to the recovery tank.

CAUTION!

Empty the recovery tank before the fluid or foam enters the vacuum motor.

If there is little or no fluid entering the recovery tank, check the Solution Drain Hose / Level Indicator (15), the solution tank may be empty. Refill the solution tank with water and the proper ratio of cleaning chemical.

10The recovery tank has an Automatic Float Shut-Off (14) to block the vacuum system when the recovery tank is full. You can tell when the float closes by the sudden change in the sound of the vacuum motor. When the float closes, the recovery tank must be emptied. The machine can continue to dispense solution, but will not pick up water with the float closed.

11When the operator wants to stop cleaning or the recovery tank is full, release the Solution Switch (1). Then turn the power switch Off (O) and unplug the machine.

12Push the machine to a designated waste water “DISPOSAL SITE” and empty the recovery tank. To empty, pull the Recovery Tank Drain Hose (12) from its rear storage hanger, then remove the plug (hold the end of the hose above the water level in the tank to avoid sudden, uncontrolled flow of waste water). Refill the solution tank and continue cleaning.

USING ATTACHMENTS

To use accessory tools, disconnect the recovery hose at the Recovery Hose Connection (18). Attach the accessory’s recovery hose to the machine’s Recovery Hose (3). Attach the accessory’s solution hose to the machine’s Accessory Solution Hose (2). When using accessory tools place the Extract/ Accessory Switch (23 or 25) in the accessory position (wand symbol).

See your Nilfisk Distributor for accessories that may be used with the AX 410.

HARD FLOOR KITS

The vacuum shoe can be removed and replaced with an optional Squeegee Tool (A) for use on hard floors. See Figure 5. The vacuum shoe can be removed by pulling on the Pin Release (7) and sliding the Vacuum Shoe (8) off. Then disconnect the Recovery Hose (B) from the vacuum shoe and connect to the squeegee tool. Attach the squeegee tool to the machine at the same mounting location used for the vacuum shoe, simply pull the pin

release and slide the squeegee tool into place.

FIGURE 5

revised 12/08 FORM NO. 56041671 - AX 410 - B-7