Nilfisk-Advance America RS 1300 - Manual (Page 44)

ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
22 33015124(3)2008-02 RS 1300
Turn on the dust control system water pump with the switch (27, Fig. D) according to the following procedure:
When the switch is turned to the fi rst position, the nozzles sprinkle a medium quantity of water
(Use it when there is little dust)
When the switch is turned to the second position, the nozzles sprinkle the maximum quantity of water
(Use it when there is a lot of dust)
Disengage the parking brake with the lever (13, Fig. E).
Start sweeping, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (28, Fig. D) and gradually pressing the pedal (26), on the front
side to move forward and on the rear side to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
While working, the machine picks up both light materials such as dust, paper, leaves, etc. and heavy materials such as stones,
bottles, etc.
NOTE
All brooms (19, 20, 21, Fig. G) can be lifted or lowered when the machine is moving.
The brooms rotate even when they are lifted.
WARNING!
Do not leave the sweeper stationary with the suction inlet lowered and the brooms rotating.
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.
Lift the suction inlet and side brooms by pressing the push-button (38, Fig. D).
Turn off the suction fan with the switch (30, Fig. D).
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 (6, Fig. G) is lowered and that the warning light (3, Fig. D) is off.
If necessary, bring the 3rd broom from opened position to closed position according to the following procedure:
With the spring-return switch (34, Fig. D), check that the 3rd broom arm extension (22, Fig. G) is to the right end of stroke.
Otherwise bring it to the above-mentioned position by pressing and holding the switch (34, Fig. D).
Shift the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) from opened position to closed position by pushing the joystick (46, Fig. D) to the left.
The shifting operation will stop automatically when the end of stroke is reached.
WARNING!
It is possible to shift to the left or to the right the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) safely, only when the arm extension
(22) is to the left or right end of stroke.
In this situation the arm shifting is limited by proper safety devices.
Otherwise, an excessive shifting can damage the machine or affect its stability.
It is therefore advisable to bring always the 3rd broom arm extension (22, Fig. G) to the left or right end of
stroke.
WARNING!
It is possible to bring the 3rd broom arm (23, Fig. G) to closed position, only when the arm extension (22) is to
the right end of stroke.
Stop the 3rd broom and side broom rotation with the switch (29, Fig. D).
Turn off the engine, by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, then remove it.
The headlights must be turned off.
Get out of the machine and bring the 3rd broom safety pin from the position (2, Fig. H) (disengaged) to the position (1)
(engaged), by pulling and turning the relevant lever.
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