User manual NILFISK FLOORTEC 550

[. . . ] Before carrying out any procedure on the machine, the operators and technicians in charge of the machine maintenance must read this manual carefully. All necessary operating, maintenance and repair procedures must be carried out by qualified personnel or by Nilfisk-Alto Service Centers (listed at the end of this manual). Only original spare parts and accessories must be used. Call Nilfisk-Alto for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the machine model and serial number. [. . . ] If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up and allow the vapours to dissipate before starting the engine. Adjust the operation speed to suit the floor conditions. Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions scrupulously. Otherwise, request assistance from the authorised personnel or from an authorised Service Center. ­ In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer. ­ To ensure the proper and safe operation of the machine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailed in the related chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorised personnel or an authorised Service Center. ­ The machine must be disposed of properly, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (oils, plastic materials, etc. ), which are subject to standards that require disposal in special centers (see chapter "Scrapping"). ­ If the machine is used according to the instructions, the vibrations do not cause dangerous situations. (3, 3 m/s2 EN 1033-1995-08) ­ During the petrol engine operation, its silencer warms up; do not touch the silencer when it's hot to avoid burns or fire. ­ Running the engine with an insufficient quantity of petrol can seriously damage the engine. C) engine start-up, do not pull the selector lever (3, Fig. The engine cannot be started by means of the pull-starter cord handle (27, Fig. A safety system prevents the engine from starting. NOTE The engine running, the main broom always rotates, while the side broom doesn't move if it is lifted. After about 5 seconds the engine runs, disengage the air lever (starter) (1, Fig. C), disengage the handle (10) from its retainer (11) and lower the handle (without turning it). C) can be lowered and lifted also when the engine is running. C) with care until the machine starts to move. The speed is proportional to the pressure applied to the selector lever (3, Fig. C) (without turning it) and engage its retainer (11). C) rotation and the suction valve operation, turn the on/off key switch (2, Fig. [. . . ] When the broom is too worn to be adjusted, replace it as shown in the next paragraph. NOTE Besides the standard paper filter, optional polyester filters are also available. The following procedure is applicable to each type of filter. In an outdoor area, clean the filter shaking it on a level and clean surface, tapping the side (1, Fig. [. . . ]