Minuteman European KS 40 - Manual (Page 6)

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ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
“MINUTEMAN EUROPEAN”, leaders in the production of
sweeping machines, are pleased to welcome you as an
owner of the KS40 sweeping machine. We are sure that
its use will give you great satisfaction. We are also sure
that while working with it you will have the opportunity to
check the quality, robustness, and many applications for
its use. The KS40 sweeping machine is suitable for the
cleaning of small and largeareas, for private, industrial and
public use. Described in this handbook are the various
methods of use,control and maintenance, necessary to
keep your sweeper in perfect working order. These are
normal maintenance operations, which any operator can
carry out without the need for special tooling. In the case
of work requiring specialised expertise, You should contact
your nearest MINUTEMAN EUROPEAN service point.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, CAREFULLY READ
THIS MANUAL AND KEEP IT WITHIN EASY REACH
FOR FURTHER CONSULTATION.
The observance of the instructions given in this manual,
and a cautions operator, are the best guarantee against
accidents which may occur while working with the machine.
The sweeping machines produced by MINUTEMAN
EUROPEAN are designed in accordance with the latest
safety requirements, but they must be used following these
instructions.
GENERAL NOTE
Our company aims towards constant improvements of its
machines and reserves the right to carry out modifications
and improvements whenever necessary without prior notice.
ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE MACHINE,
PUSH IT; DO NOT USE THE ENGINE.
WARNINGS AND RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL
PERSONS CONCERNED IN THE USE OF THIS KS40
SWEEPER.
• THE SWEEPER MUST BE USED INSIDE ONLY
UNLESS DRY WEATHER.
• THE SWEEPER IS DESIGNED TO CARRY OUT THE
CLEANING OF DRY FLOORS.
• DO NOT USE FOR TOXIC POWDERS.
• DO NOT USE IN AN EXPLOSION RISK AREA.
• DO NOT COLLECT MATERIALS THAT COULD CAUSE
A FIRE IE LIT CIGARETTE BUTTS HOT WELDING ROD
ENDS.
• BE AWARE OF OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF IN THE
SWEEPING AREA.
• NEVER LEAVE THE SWEEPER WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING; TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE
KEY.
• NEVER OPEN THE PROTECTIVE COVERS WHEN
THE SWEEPER IS RUNNING.
• MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE
CARRIED OUT WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF.
• ONLY OPERATE THE SWEEPER FROM THE DRIVING
SEAT.
• DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WORK ON SLOPES WHOSE
GRADIENTS EXCEED THE VALUE SHOWN ON THE
TABLE.
• DO NOT USE THE MACHINE FOR THE CLEANING OF
LARGE OBJECTS.
• THE MAIN BRUSH MUST NOT SWEEP UP WIRES,
ROPES, OR ANY OTHER LONG MATERIAL THAT MAY
GET TANGLED WITH IT.
• DO NOT CARRY OUT ANY MODIFICATION TO THE
MACHINE WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS AGREEMENT
• THE SWEEPER HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR
USE ON THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
N.B. MINUTEMAN EUROPEAN Declines all responsibility
for any damage to person and/or property caused by a
failure to observe the above rules or resulting from the
inappropriate or incorrect use of the sweeper.
The sweeping machines manufactured by
MINUTEMAN EUROPEAN follow the CE
directive and shows the appropriate markings:
DESCRIPTION OF PICTURES
PIC.A INSTRUMENTS PANEL
1.BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR.
2.HORN.
3.VACUUM AND BRUSHES MOTOR SWITCH
4.KEYSWITCH.
5.LEVER FOR RIGHT SIDE BRUSH.
6.LEVER FOR LEFT SIDE BRUSH (OPTIONAL).
PIC.B HANDLE
1.EMERGENCY BRAKE’S LEVER.
2.SWITCH FOR LOCKING PARKING BRAKE
3.SWITCH FOR REVERSE AND FORWARD SPEED.
4.TRACTION LEVER.
PIC.C SIDE INSTRUMENTS PANEL
1.VACUUM SHUT OFF LEVER
2.SAFETY SWITCH.
3.FLAP LEVER.
4.MAIN BRUSH CONTROL LEVER
PIC.D ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF THE SIDE
BRUSH
1.SIDE BRUSH PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB.
2.FLANGE
3.SIDE BRUSH
4.LOCKING SCREW.
PIC.E REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN BRUSH
1.KEY
2.LEFT SIDE COVER.
3.SPLIT PIN.
4BRUSH LIFTING HANDLE.
5MAIN BRUSH LEFT SUPPORT
6.MAIN BRUSH.
PIC. F REPLACEMENT OF FILTERS
1.FILTER-SHAKER LEVER.
2.FILTER LOCKING NET.
3.NET LOCKING PLATE.
4.NUT.
5.COVER FOR FILTER CONTAINER.