Columbus AKS 70 Original Bedienungsanleitung Seite 22

Vacuum sweeper
AKS 70|VM 62
SIDE BRUSH:
The side brush, Part. 1 Fig. 4, acts as a dust and waste conveyor. Its purpose is to clean edges, corners and profiles. After cleaning, this
must be disengaged (raised) to prevent raising dust and because the cleaning effect of the side brush is inferior to that of the central
brush. A left side brush is also available as an optional feature.
CENTRAL BRUSH:
The central brush Part. 2 Fig. 4 is the main machine component for loading the dust and waste into the waste container. It is available in
various degrees of hardness and bristle types, depending on the type of material to be collected up and on the type of floor. It is height
adjustable in case of wear (See Chapter 13).
IMPORTANT: do not pick up cords, wires, packaging straps, sticks, etc., longer than 25 cm as these could wrap around the centre and side
FILTER SYSTEM:
During operation, the filter system ensures that the machine does not raise dust in the surrounding areas. It consists of six cartridge filters
Part. 1 Fig. 5. The filter system can be disengaged by pulling knob Part. 1, seen in Fig. 6.
IMPORTANT: Disengage the filter system when passing with the machine over wet or very damp areas to prevent dampening and therefore
DUST SEALS:
See Part. 4 Fig. 6. These seals surround the central brush and are very important for ensuring good machine operation, making possible as
they do the suction effect. Frequently check to make sure they are in good condition.
WASTE CONTAINER:
The container or waste container Part. 1 Fig. 7, made of resistant plastic, holds all the material picked up by the central brush and the
filter dust. It can be easily removed thanks to a wheeled frame Part. 2 Fig. 7.
IMPORTANT: container emptying must always be done with the motor shut off. Wear gloves and possibly a face mask to protect the
FLAP-LIFT PEDAL:
By pressing the flap-lift pedal Part. 1 Fig. 9, the front seal Part. 2 Fig. 9 lifts up for picking up large objects. Suitable for collecting leaves,
cigarette packets, etc.
BRAKE PEDAL:
By pressing this pedal Part. 1 Fig. 10, the machine slows down and stops (until the pedal is released).
PARKING BRAKE:
To leave the machine in parking position, proceed as follows: press the brake pedal with the left foot and then insert the stop tooth with
the right foot by pressing lever. To release the parking brake, simply press the pedal Part. 4 Fig. 10 again.
FORWARD AND REVERSE PEDAL:
Part. 3 Fig. 10. This pedal has two functions depending on the position. By pressing the right side (with arrow pointing UP) the machine
goes forward while by pressing the left side (with arrow pointing DOWN) the machine withdraws. For safety reasons, the reverse speed
of the machine is very low.
SIDE BRUSH ENGAGEMENT LEVER:
The engagement lever Part. 1 Fig. 10 makes it possible to lower the brush from the driving seat. Remember that the side brush must only
be used for cleaning edges, profiles and corners and that it continues to rotate when the machine motor is rotating. To lower and then
activate the side brush push forward lever Part. 1 fig. 10; to disconnect the side brush bring back the lever in the initial position by
pulling it back.
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NEVER TOUCH THE SIDE BRUSH WITH YOUR HANDS AND NEVER PICK UP THREADED MATERIALS.
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SUCTION OFF KNOB:
Fitted to both models Part. 1 Fig. 6. When this knob is pulled outwards, suction is disengaged. Disengage the suction every time the
filters need shaking or when passing over damp areas (with the motor on).
CENTRE BRUSH ENGAGEMENT LEVER:
This lever Part. 2 Fig. 6 makes it possible to engage and disengage the centre brush. By sliding the lever down along the slot, the work
position is lowered, while when the lever is slid upwards and inserted in the notch, the centre brush is disengaged.
brushes and damage them.
deteriorating the paper filters.
airways from dust (always present in this operation).
DESCRIPTION OF THE MANUAL CONTROLS
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