General Safety Regulations; Regulations To Be Followed During Operation - Wetrok Speedmatic Twister Betriebsanleitung

1 GENERAL SAFETY REGULATIONS

The machine described in this manual has been constructed in accordance with the EC Directive on machines no. 98/37/EEC (Machinery Directive) and subsequent
modifications. The person in charge of the machine is responsible for complying with EEC directives and local regulations with regard to the working environment
to ensure the health and safety of operatives. Always perform the preliminary checks before starting the motor sweeper
Attention!
• The machine may only be used by the authorized operator. Avoid the use of the machine by unauthorized persons by removing the starter key.
• Never carry out modifications, transformations or applications on the machine which might impair its safety.
• Before switching on and starting up the machine, check that its operation will not put anyone in danger.
• Never work in any way which may impair the stability of the machine.
Caution!
Apart from the regulations envisaged, the person in charge of the machine must inform the operators of the rules which follow:
• The fixed housings must always be left in place, correctly secured.
• If the housings are removed, for any reason, they must be restored to working order before the machine is put back into operation.
• Only use the machine in technically correct conditions which conform to its intended use.
• Compliance with the intended use also requires operation in accordance with the instructions for use and maintenance, and the specified inspection and
maintenance conditions.
• Use of the machine to suck up inflammable and/or toxic liquids and dusts is absolutely forbidden.
• Touching the moving parts of the machine is hazardous and absolutely forbidden. If access to these parts is absolutely necessary, first remove the key from
the dashboard.
2 STARTING THE MOTOR SWEEPER FOR THE FIRST TIME
Perform the following checks before starting the motor-sweeper:
• Check the level of water inside the battery.
• Raise the side brush by means of the lever 3 (Fig. 2).
Starting the motor
Insert the starter key (6, Fig. 2) and turn it clockwise. This powers the drive control system.
Starting work Forward drive:
If the sweeper is motor driven, pull lever 1, (Fig. 3)
This moves drive wheel 2 forward to engage roller 3, which drives the rear wheels via belt 4.
There must be a gap of 1 - 2 mm between drive wheel 2 and roller 3 when the motor-sweeper is at rest.
Regulate adjuster 5 as required to maintain this gap.
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REGULATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED DURING OPERATION

• Never suck up ropes, wire, straps, water, etc.
• To pick up large but light objects (such as paper, leaves, etc.), push down on the handlebar to raise the front of the machine slightly for just the time necessary
to suck the objects up.
• Vibrate the panel filter from time to time by pressing button 2 (Fig. 2).
• If the ground to be swept is wet, shut off the fan suction using the knob 4 (Fig. 2), as otherwise the suction filter may be clogged.
• Never pick up glowing cigarette ends or red hot material.
• Do not allow outsiders to approach the machine.
• The machine must only be used by operators authorised by the person in charge of the machine, who are familiar with the contents of this manual.
• These operators must be physically and mentally suitable, and must not be under the influence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
• Make sure that:
- there are no foreign bodies (such as tools, rags, equipment, etc.) on the machine;
- the machine does not make strange noises after switch-on; in this case, stop it immediately and trace the cause;
- all safety housings are properly closed.
Maintenance regulations
During cleaning and maintenance of the machine or the replacement of parts, always switch off the motor and remove the starter key.
NOTE: All maintenance, overhaul or repair work must only be carried out by specialised staff or an authorised service centre.
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