INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Starting the machine
1.Sit in the driver's seat (27, Fig. B) and, by operating the lever (23) adjust the seat longitudinally, to a comfortable position.
2.Unlock the steering wheel (10, Fig. B) by using the knob (11) and adjust its tilting according to one's comfort; after the adjustment, release the knob (11) and lightly move the steering wheel to hook it on the internal retainer.
3.Insert the ignition key in the switch (18, Fig. B); turn it to “I” position, without activating the pedal (20), then wait (for a few seconds) for the display (5, Fig. B) to turn on and the working hours to appear.
Check that the green warning light turns on (9, Fig.
4.If the warning light becomes red or yellow (7 or 8, Fig.
B)turn the ignition switch to “0” position and remove the key. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in the Maintenance chapter).
NOTE
The seat (27, Fig. B) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine operation only if the operator is seated on the driver's seat.
5.Disengage the parking brake by pressing the related pedal (26, Fig. B) and unlocking the lever (19).
6.Drive the machine to the working area, with the hands upon the steering wheel (10, Fig. B); press the pedal (20) on the front side to move forward and on the rear side to move backward.
According to the pressure on the pedal, the speed increases form zero to the maximum value.
7.Lower the main broom by operating the lever (24, Fig. B), then activate the vacuum system by operating the lever (17, Fig. B).
8.Lower the right side broom by operating the lever (21, Fig. B).
9.Lower the left side broom by operating the lever (22, Fig. B).
NOTE
All brooms (10, 11, 12, Fig. C) can be lifted or lowered when the machine is moving. When the brooms are lifted, they do not turn.
When the main broom is lifted, the vacuum system is not operating.
10.To sweep, start the machine with the hands upon the steering wheel (10, Fig. B) and press the pedal (20) accordingly.
Stopping the machine
1.To stop the machine, release the pedal (20, Fig. B). To stop the machine quickly, press also the servo brake pedal (26, Fig. B).
In case of emergency, press the emergency
2.Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position, and remove the key.
3.Engage the parking brake by pressing the brake pedal (26, Fig. B) and by operating the brake lock control lever (19).
MACHINE OPERATION
1.Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms rotating: this could create unwanted marks on the floor.
2.To collect light and bulky waste materials, lift the front skirt by activating the pedal (25, Fig. B); consider that the vacuum capability of the machine is reduced when the front skirt is lifted.
WARNING!
When operating on wet grounds, it is essential to deactivate the vacuum system by operating the lever (17, Fig. B) to prevent the dust filter from being damaged.
3.For the machine proper operation, the dust filter must be as clean as possible. To clean it while sweeping, proceed as follows:
–Lift the main broom by operating the lever (24, Fig. B) to deactivate the vacuum system;
–Press the filter shaker
–Then, lower the main broom to activate the vacuum system again, and resume operation. Repeat the operation at least every ten minutes while working (according to the area dusty conditions).
NOTE
This operation can be performed also when the machine is moving.
NOTE
When the dust filter is obstructed and/or the hopper is full, the machine cannot collect dust and debris anymore.
4.The hopper (4, Fig. C) should be dumped after each working period and whenever it is full.
8 | Terra™ 5200B – 146 1996 |
