Nilfisk-Advance America Terra 5200B - Manual (Page 10)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
8 Terra™ 5200B – 146 1996 000(2)2004-08
STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE
Starting the machine
1.
Sit in the driver's seat (27, Fig. B) and, by operating
the lever (23) adjust the seat longitudinally, to a
comfortable position.
2. Unlock the steering wheel (10, Fig. B) by using the
knob (11) and adjust its tilting according to one's
comfort; after the adjustment, release the knob (11)
and lightly move the steering wheel to hook it on the
internal retainer.
3. Insert the ignition key in the switch (18, Fig. B); turn it
to “I” position, without activating the pedal (20), then
wait (for a few seconds) for the display (5, Fig. B) to
turn on and the working hours to appear.
Check that the green warning light turns on (9, Fig.
B).
4. If the warning light becomes red or yellow (7 or 8, Fig.
B) turn the ignition switch to “0” position and remove
the key. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in
the Maintenance chapter).
5. Disengage the parking brake by pressing the related
pedal (26, Fig. B) and unlocking the lever (19).
6. Drive the machine to the working area, with the hands
upon the steering wheel (10, Fig. B); press the pedal
(20) on the front side to move forward and on the rear
side to move backward.
According to the pressure on the pedal, the speed
increases form zero to the maximum value.
7. Lower the main broom by operating the lever (24, Fig.
B), then activate the vacuum system by operating the
lever (17, Fig. B).
8. Lower the right side broom by operating the lever (21,
Fig. B).
9. Lower the left side broom by operating the lever (22,
Fig. B).
10. To sweep, start the machine with the hands upon the
steering wheel (10, Fig. B) and press the pedal (20)
accordingly.
Stopping the machine
1.
To stop the machine, release the pedal (20, Fig. B).
To stop the machine quickly, press also the servo
brake pedal (26, Fig. B).
In case of emergency, press the emergency
push-button (12, Fig. B) to immediately stop the
machine. To deactivate the emergency push-button
(12) after pressing it, rotate it in the direction indicated
by the arrow on the push-button.
2. Turn the ignition switch (18, Fig. B) to “0” position,
and remove the key.
3. Engage the parking brake by pressing the brake
pedal (26, Fig. B) and by operating the brake lock
control lever (19).
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 (25, Fig. B); consider that
the vacuum capability of the machine is reduced
when the front skirt is lifted.
3. For the machine proper operation, the dust filter must
be as clean as possible. To clean it while sweeping,
proceed as follows:
– Lift the main broom by operating the lever (24, Fig.
B) to deactivate the vacuum system;
– Press the filter shaker push-button (14, Fig. B) at
short intervals;
– Then, lower the main broom to activate the
vacuum system again, and resume operation.
Repeat the operation at least every ten minutes
while working (according to the area dusty
conditions).
4. The hopper (4, Fig. C) should be dumped after each
working period and whenever it is full.
NOTE
The seat (27, Fig. B) is equipped with a
safety sensor, which allows the machine
operation only if the operator is seated on
the driver's seat.
NOTE
All brooms (10, 11, 12, Fig. C) can be lifted
or lowered when the machine is moving.
When the brooms are lifted, they do not
turn.
When the main broom is lifted, the vacuum
system is not operating.
WARNING!
When operating on wet grounds, it is
essential to deactivate the vacuum system
by operating the lever (17, Fig. B) to prevent
the dust filter from being damaged.
NOTE
This operation can be performed also when
the machine is moving.
NOTE
When the dust filter is obstructed and/or
the hopper is full, the machine cannot
collect dust and debris anymore.