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Model SPS-28 Space Sweeper Operator's Manual Page 9
HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE (cont)
How to Operate the Side Broom (Optional):
1. Engage the side broom in "SWEEP" position by grasping
the head assembly, pulling forward and rotating downward
until the pin in the arm assembly is against the stop on the
locating collar. Turn off engine or motor when adjusting
sode broom.
2. When adjusting the side broom, the most effective setting
for the side broom is generally having about one-third of the
bristles engaged with the floor in "SWEEP" positon.
3. To change the angle of the broom, to the floor, loosen the
knob and rotate the head assembly until the desired anfle
is obtained.
To change the height of the side broom, i.e., (1) lower or more
bristle contact; (2) higher or less bristle contact, follow these
instructions:
1. Lower the broom assembly to its engaged position and
be certain the locking pin is in its slot on the collar.
2. Loosen the two socket head screws which lock the split
collar to the tubular bumper.
3. Swivel the collar until the correct height is obtained. Hold
in this position, maintaining tension on the side broom belt,
and tighten the two screws to lock the collar.
Sweeping
Stand behind the machine and push the control handle down
toactivate the clutch, which supplies forward motion.
Turning the sweeper will be easier if down pressure is released
on the control handle just before starting to make a turn.
To stop the machine, release the down pressure on the control
handle.
To stop the engine (Model 28G) turn stop switch OFF.
To stop motor (Model 28B), turn OFF/ON switch to "OFF"
position.