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Close the caps;
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Mount the batteries on the machine (following the procedure described below).
Before starting up the machine for the first time, charge the batteries. Follow the instructions in the relevant section.
Batteries: Installations and connection
DANGER - Check that all switches on the control panel are in the “0” (off) position. Make sure you connect the terminals marked with a “+”
to the positive poles of the battery. Do not check the battery charge by sparking. Meticulously follow the instructions given below as short
circuiting the batteries could cause them to explode.
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Make sure the dirty water tank is empty and empty if necessary (see relevant paragraph).
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Remove the dirty water tank (1) off the detergent tank by pulling it upwards, making sure you have previously removed
the suction hose and dirty water tank drain hose from their housings.
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Place the batteries in the battery compartment.
IMPORTANT - Mount the batteries on the machine using lifting means suitable for their weight. The positive and negative poles have
different diameters.
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Connect the battery wiring and bridge terminals to the battery poles.
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Tighten the terminals on the poles and cover with Vaseline.
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Put the dirty water tank back on the detergent tank.
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When using the machine, follow the instructions below.
Batteries: removal
DANGER - When removing the batteries, the operator must be equipped with suitable personal protection devices (gloves, goggles, overalls,
safety shoes, etc) to reduce the risk of accidents. Make sure the switches on the control panel are in the “0” position (off) and the machine
is turned off. Keep away from naked flames, do not short circuit the battery poles, do not cause sparks and do not smoke.
Proceed as follows:
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Disconnect the battery wiring and bridge terminals from the battery poles.
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If necessary, remove the devices fixing the battery to the base of the machine.
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Lift the batteries from the compartment using suitable lifting equipment.
Lifting And Transporting The Machine
DANGER: All phases must be performed in an adequately lit room and adopting the safety measures most appropriate to the situation.
The operator must always use personal protection devices.
To load the machine onto a means of transport, proceed as follows:
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Empty the dirty water drum and detergent tank;
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Remove the squeegee and brushes (drive disks or rollers);
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Remove the batteries;
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Place the machine on the pallet and fix it with plastic straps or metal brackets; Lift the pallet (with the machine) using a fork
lift truck and load it onto the means of transport;
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Anchor the machine to the means of transport with cables connected to the pallet and machine itself.
