Minuteman E Ride 26 SPORT, User Manual

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First Operation
4 First Operation
4.1 Instruction
Only persons trained by qualified Min-
uteman technicians are authorized to
operate, service and repair the ma-
chine. Operators must read and under-
stand this manual before operating or
maintaining this machine.
4.2 Initial charging procedure
Be sure to use proper charger
per battery type.
Before first operation of the
machine, fully charge the bat-
tery with an initial charging pro-
cedure and comply with the op-
erating instructions of the
charger as well as with those of
the battery manufacturer. Min-
uteman cannot be held liable
for damages resulting from an
insufficient initial charge.
4.3 Before Putting into Operation
Complete the following inspections be-
fore taking the machine into operation:
1. Check the area around the machine
for signs of leakage. Hoses, lines
and tanks must be free from any
leakage or damage.
2. Install brushes and squeegee, see
maintenance chapter.
3. Install batteries and connect battery
plug, see maintenance chapter.
4. Check battery charge and recharge
if required. An initial charge is re-
quired before first operation of the
machine. (see Maintenance section)
5. Empty recovery tank and clean it if
required, see maintenance chapter.
6. Refill solution tank and add cleaning
agent according to the manufactur-
er's recommendations.
Use only cleaning agents suit-
able for automatic machines
(low-foaming) and comply with
the instructions for use, dispos-
al and with the warning infor-
mation specified by the clean-
ing agent's manufacturer.
4.4 Start Machine
Proceed with the following to set the
machine to operating mode:
• Disconnect the charger and connect
the battery connector
• Switch on machine by actuation of
key switch from position (0) to posi-
tion (1). The battery gauge will dis-
play the remaining battery life.