Nilfisk-ALTO 580 P - Manual (Page 11)

USER MANUAL ENGLISH
146 2603 000(1)2005-03 A FLOORTEC R 580 P 9
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 (21, Fig. B); do not keep
pushing onto the lever for a long time in order not to
reduce the suction capability of the machine.
3. For the machine proper operation, the dust filter must
be as clean as possible. To keep the dust filter clean
while sweeping, close the suction by means of the
related lever (13, Fig. B), then press the filter-shaker
switch (10) for a short interval; then open the suction
again.
While working, repeat the operation every 10 minutes
(depending on the dustiness of the area to be
cleaned).
4. The hopper (4, Fig. C) should be emptied after each
working period and whenever is full.
HOPPER EMPTYING
1. The maximum height to discharge the hopper is
1,300 mm (see Fig. U).
2. To empty the hopper, drive the machine near the
dustbin and proceed as follows:
– Lift the side and main brooms;
– Close the suction by means of the lever (13, Fig.
B);
– Press the filter-shaker switch (10, Fig. B).
3. Keep people far from the machine and especially
from the hopper (4, Fig. C).
4. Press both the enabling switch (1, Fig. B) and the
hopper lifting switch (11) to lift the hopper (1, Fig. T)
up to the desired position.
5. Press both the enabling switch (1, Fig. B) and the
hopper (12) overturning switch (2, Fig. U) and
discharge all the debris in the dustbin (1).
6. To overturn the hopper back to the horizontal
position, press the enabling switch (1, Fig. B) while
pressing the hopper overturning switch (12. Fig. B).
7. To lower the hopper, press both the enabling switch
(1, Fig. B) and the hopper lowering switch (11).
8. The machine is ready to start working again.
WARNING!
When operating on wet grounds, it is
necessary to operate the lever (13, Fig. B)
and turn the suction off to prevent the dust
filter from being damaged.
NOTE
This operation can also be performed when the
machine is moving.
NOTE
When the dust filter is clogged and/or the
hopper is full, the machine cannot collect dust
and debris anymore.
CAUTION!
In case the quantity of oil in the carter is
insufficient, the petrol engine has a warning
system to prevent damages to the engine.
Before the carter oil level goes below the
safety limit, the oil warning system
automatically stops the engine.
WARNING!
Discharge the hopper always with the
engine running at working speed.
Do not discharge the hopper with the
engine turned off, in order to avoid battery
discharge.
WARNING!
Always carry out this operation on a level
ground to avoid machine unbalance.
CAUTION!
The hopper (2, Fig. U) can be overturned
only after having lifted it at a minimum
height of 270 mm.
CAUTION!
The hopper can be overturned only if it is
not completely turned (horizontal position).