Nilfisk-ALTO RS 850 - Manual (Page 135)

USER MANUAL ENGLISH
RS 850 33014576(4)2008-02 A 21
Stopping the machine in working mode
To stop the machine release the pedal (26, Fig. D).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the brake pedal (31, Fig. D).
Engage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
Turn off the dust control system water pump with the switch (27, Fig. D).
If open, close the dust control system taps (10, 11, 12, Fig. E).
Lift the 3rd broom by pushing the joystick (46, Fig. D) rearward.
If necessary, shift the 3rd broom arm to working mode, by moving the joystick (46, Fig. D) to left.
Stop the 3rd broom and side broom rotation with the switch (29, Fig. D).
Lift the suction inlet and side brooms by pressing the push-button (38, Fig. D).
Turn off the suction fan with the lever (8, Fig. E).
Turn the engine throttle lever (16, Fig. E) to idle, and hold it in this position for a few minutes to let the system stabilize.
Check that the hopper (7, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (18, Fig. D) is off.
If necessary, bring the 3rd broom safety arm from the position (2, Fig. H) (disengaged) to the position (1) (engaged), by
engaging the tooth (3) on the bracket (4).
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
Engage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
MACHINE OPERATION
Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms rotating: this could create unwanted
marks on the fl oor.
Suction inlet and side broom shifting
When necessary, in working mode, shift the suction inlet and side brooms to the left or to the right by pressing the push-
buttons (41 or 42, Fig. D) together with the safety push-button (45).
3rd broom shifting
When necessary, in working mode, shift the 3rd broom to the left or to the right by moving the joystick (46, Fig. D) to left or to
the right.
Bulky debris collection
To collect bulky debris, lift the front skirt (25, Fig. G) by pressing the switch (22, Fig. D).
Note that, while the skirt is lifted, the machine suction power decreases.
To lower the front skirt (25, Fig. G), press the switch (22, Fig. D) again.
If necessary, to collect bulky debris, it is also possible to remove the front skirt (25, Fig. G); remove it according to the following
procedure:
Lift the side brooms, then stop the machine and turn off the engine.
Remove the clip (1, Fig. I) and disconnect the tie rod (2) from the skirt (3).
Remove the skirt (3) by withdrawing it from the hinges (4).
Turn on the machine and start working again.
Install the skirt (3) in the reverse order of removal, after stopping the machine and turning off the engine.
NOTE
When the hopper is full, the machine cannot collect dust and debris anymore.
After each working cycle, and when the hopper (7, Fig. G) is full, it must be emptied. For the relevant procedure, see the next
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