A-10 / ENGLISH
OPERATING THE MACHINE
WARNING!
Be sure you understand the operator controls and their functions.
While on ramps or inclines, avoid sudden stops when loaded. Avoid abrupt sharp turns. Use low speed down hills. Clean only while ascending (driving up) the ramp.
To Vacuum...
Follow the instructions in “preparing the machine for use” section of this manual.
1See Figure 4. While seated on the machine, adjust the steering wheel to a comfortable position using the Steering Wheel Tilt Adjust Knob (22). The seat can be adjusted if necessary by tipping up the seat and using the adjustment knob (14).
2Turn the Master Key Switch (A) ON (I). This will display the control panel indicator lights. Reference the Battery Indicator (M) before proceeding.
3To transport the machine to the work area, apply even pressure with your foot on the front of the Drive Pedal (2) to go forward or the rear of the pedal for reverse. Vary the pressure on the foot pedal to obtain the desired speed.
4Be certain that the carpet to be vacuumed is completely dry.
CAUTION!
Never attempt to
5Lower the side broom to the operating position. This is done by pressing down on the Side Broom Release Latch (20) while lifting up on the outer edge of the side broom assembly (see the decal on top of the side broom) then set the side broom down. Once in the operating position the side broom will move up and down with the vacuum deck. If it is not desired to use the side broom it can remain up, in the storage position.
6Lower the vacuum deck and side broom using the Vacuum Deck Raise/Lower Lever (11). This will turn on the vacuum motors and activate scrub and side broom systems. Scrub and side broom systems will start when the Drive Pedal (2) is activated in forward.
7Begin vacuuming by driving the machine forward in a straight line at a normal walking speed and overlap each path by
8The machine has two vacuum motors which can both run for maximum pick up ability. Press the Quiet Mode Button (C) to turn off one of the vacuum motors and reduce the noise level of the machine. This will cause the Indicator (D) to turn ON. Press the button again to turn the second vacuum motor back on. The machine will default to the last setting (one or two vacuum motors) upon start up.
9When vacuuming, check behind the machine occasionally to see that all of the debris is being picked up. Occasionally check the level of debris in the filter bag and empty/replace once it has reached the level indicated on the side of the bag.
10When the Bag Full Indicator (H) turns ON, the vacuum motor(s) will continue to run, but the machine will not pick up debris if the filter bag is full.
11When the operator wants to stop vacuuming or the Bag Full Indicator (H) turns ON;
Use the Vacuum Deck Raise/Lower Lever (11) to manually raise the scrub deck and side broom, this will stop the scrub brushes, side broom and the vacuum motors.
12Drive the machine to a designated waste “DISPOSAL SITE” and remove the filter bag. Dispose of a paper bag filter or empty a cloth filter bag (depending on type being used). Install a new/empty filter bag and continue vacuuming.
NOTE: Make sure the Filter Bag Access Door (30) and the HEPA Filter Access Door (28) are properly seated or the machine will lose vacuum power and not pick- up debris correctly.
When the batteries require recharging the Battery Indicator (B) will flash red. Then the brush and vacuum motors will turn OFF automatically and cease to function, manually raise the vacuum deck. Transport the machine to a service area and recharge the batteries according to the instructions in the Battery section of this manual.
USING THE WAND
The machine’s built in Wand makes it easy to clean high surfaces or reach into tight corners. The wand can be used with the operator on or off the machine, and the vacuum deck in the up or down position.
1Remove the Wand (17) from its holder.
2Turn the Wand Control Lever (18) (clockwise) to the wand position.
3Turn the Master Key Switch (A) ON and press the Wand Button (F) to turn on the vacuum motors. The vacuum motors will run continuously until the button is pressed again to turn them OFF.
4NOTE: If seated on the machine and the deck is in the down position, the vacuum motors will run continuously, regardless of pressing Wand Button (F).
SERVICE NOTE: Refer to the service manual for detailed functional descriptions of all controls and optional programmability.
