Onfloor Propel, Operating Manual

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OPERATION
12
GENERAL SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION
Pick up oversized debris before sweeping. Flatten or remove large boxes from aisles before
sweeping. Pick up long pieces of wire, string, twine, etc., which can become entangled in the
brooms or broom hubs.
For the most efficient operation, plan your sweeping in advance. Arrange long runs with a
minimum of stopping and starting. Move debris from areas where the sweeper cannot go, into
larger aisles ahead of time. Sweep an entire floor or section at one time. Overlap the sweeping
paths. Avoid hitting posts or scraping walls.
Avoid turning the steering wheel too sharply when the machine is in motion. The sweeper is
very responsive to the movement of the steering wheel. Avoid sudden turns, except in
emergencies.
It is not necessary to push the sweeper at high speed. The sweeper is designed to sweep with
maximum efficiency when driven at 2-3 mph, the speed of a brisk walk.
For the best sweeping results, use the correct broom type for your sweeping application. Chose
your sweeping brooms from the following list of brooms and applications:
Poly & wire 6-double row main broom
This broom is ideal for most applications. The wire bristles loosen lightly compacted debris.
The polypropylene bristles sweep general debris with excellent hopper loading.
Nylon 6-double row main broom
This broom is good for general sweeping. The nylon bristles have the longest life of the various
bristle types. This broom provides good hopper loading.
High density nylon 18-row main broom
This broom is good for heavy dust conditions on rough surfaces. This broom provides good
pick and excellent life.
Stiff poly & wire 6-row main broom
This broom is good for heavier compacted debris. The wire bristles loosen compacted debris.
The polypropylene bristles sweep general debris with excellent hopper loading.
Poly side broom
This side broom is ideal for most applications, including light to medium debris in both indoor
and outdoor applications.
Nylon side broom
A longer life, general purpose broom, recommended for rough surfaces.