Nilfisk-ALTO R 360 P Carpet Cleaner User Manual


 
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USER MANUAL
8 FLOORTEC R 360 P 146 2598 000(1)2005-03 A
USE
While reading this Manual, the Operator must pay
particular attention to these symbols.
Do not cover these plates for any reason and immediately
replace them if they are damaged.
BEFORE MACHINE START-UP
1. If necessary, remove the cap (36, Fig. C) and refuel
the machine; if necessary to gain access to the cap
(36), move the seat (29) forward by using the
adjusting lever (34).
2. Raise the hood (10, Fig. C) and turn the petrol tap (1,
Fig. V) to the ON position, then close the hood.
MACHINE START AND STOP
Starting the machine
1. Sit in the driver's seat (29, Fig. C) and, if it is
necessary for an easier access to the machine, pull
the lever (2, Fig. C) and push the steering column
(31) forward.
2. Pull the lever (2, Fig. C) and adjust the inclination of
the steering column (31) in order to reach the most
comfortable position.
3. In very cold weather only, turn the engine choke lever
(1, Fig. W) to the “closed” position (2) by introducing
your hand into the compartment (37, Fig. C), without
raising the hood (10, Fig. C).
4. Turn the ignition switch (2, Fig. B) to “II” and start the
petrol engine. When the engine starts, release the
ignition switch immediately.
5. After about 5 seconds the engine is running,
disengage the engine choke lever (1, Fig. W) by
introducing your hand into the compartment (37, Fig.
C), without raising the hood (10, Fig. C).
6. Disengage the parking brake by rotating the lever (7,
Fig. C) forward, that is from 7a to 7b position.
7. To sweep, start the machine with the hands upon the
steering wheel and press the pedal (5, Fig. C).
7a. The forward/reverse direction is selected with the
related switch (11, Fig. B) on the left control panel.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to its
maximum value by increasing the pressure exerted
on the pedal (5, Fig. C).
WARNING!
On some points of the machine there are
some adhesive plates indicating:
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
–NOTE
CAUTION!
Make sure that there are no open
doors/hoods and that the machine is in
normal operating conditions.
Make sure that the hopper (20, Fig. C) is
properly closed.
If the machine has not been used after
being transported, check that all the blocks
used for the transportation have been
removed.
CAUTION!
Do not fill the petrol tank beyond the upper
limit mark (1, Fig. T).
CAUTION!
When starting the engine using the ignition
switch (2, Fig. B) do not press the
forward/reverse gear pedal (5, Fig. B).
CAUTION!
You cannot start the engine while the hood
(10, Fig. C) is open. A safety system
prevents the engine from starting.
CAUTION!
With the engine running, the main broom
rotates, while the side brooms don't move,
if lifted.
While the engine is running, the vacuum fan
too is operating.