Starting And Stopping The Machine - Nilfisk-ALTO FLOORTEC R 870 Betriebsanleitung

Cleaning planning
1. Arrange long runs with a minimum of stopping or starting.
2. Allow a small amount of broom path overlap to ensure complete coverage.
3. Avoid making sharp turns, bumping or scraping the side of the machine.
Filling the DustGuard™ system water tank (optional)
1. Remove the plug (25) to reach the filler neck.
2. Fill the tank (24) with clean water. Do not fill the tank completely, leave a few centimetres from the edge.

STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

Starting the machine
1. Sit on the driver's seat (3) and adjust it with the lever (4) to allow easy reach of all controls.
NOTE
The driver's seat (3) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven only when the operator is
on the driver's seat.
2. Insert the ignition key (61) and turn it clockwise to "II", then release it. Wait (a few seconds) for the display (69) to turn on and
sowing the working hours.
CAUTION!
When starting do not press the drive pedal (5).
If the drive system warning light (78) flashes, turn off the machine and repeat the start-up procedure.
3. Check that the green battery warning light (71) is on. If the yellow or red warning light (72 or 73) turns on, turn the ignition key
to "0" and remove it. Charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (1) and pressing the pedal (5).
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
6. The forward/reverse direction is selected with the relevant switch (68) on the dashboard. When the reverse gear is selected,
the relevant buzzer turns on.
7. Lower the main broom with the lever (63).
8. Lower the side brooms with the lever (64).
NOTE
When the brooms are lowered, the brooms, the vacuum system and the dust guard system (optional - if turned on with
the switch (82)) automatically activates only when the machine is moving.
9. Start sweeping by driving the machine with the hands on the steering wheel (1) and by pressing the drive pedal (5).
NOTE
The brooms (14, 15 and 17) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving.
The brooms do not turn when they are lifted or when the machine is stationary.
When the machine is stationary, the vacuum system and dust guard system (optional), turn off automatically.
WARNING!
When steering, avoid abrupt direction changes, pay careful attention and drive the machine at slow speed,
especially when the hopper is full or when operating on inclines.
Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal (6) to control machine speed while descending
inclines.
Do not turn the machine on an incline; drive straight up or down.
Stopping the machine
1. To stop the machine, release the drive pedal (5).
2. To stop the machine quickly, also press the service brake pedal (6).
WARNING!
Frequent and extended use of the service brake (6), especially on slopes, can cause a rapid wear of the pads.
Keep the braking system in maximum efficiency (see paragraphs Brake Cable Adjustment and Scheduled
Maintenance Table in Maintenance chapter).
3. In case of emergency, press the emergency push-button (79) to immediately stop the machine.
To deactivate the emergency push-button (79), turn it clockwise.
4. Turn the ignition key (61) to "0" and remove it.
USER MANUAL
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