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18

Starting Up

2.1.6

Instruction

Operators must receive instruction be-
fore putting the machine into service. 
Only technicians from your local, autho-
rized PowerBoss dealer are allowed to 
provide initial instruction on how to use 
the machine. The manufacturing plant 
notifies the dealer immediately after de-
livering the machine and the dealer will 
contact you to arrange a date for provid-
ing the initial instruction.

2.2

Before starting up each day

Carry out the following checks before 
starting the machine:

1. Check the parking space for signs of 

leaks.

2. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 G: 

Check the engine oil level with the 
dipstick and refill, if necessary; refer 
to Section 5.4.2.

3. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 G: 

Check the fuel supply and refill fuel, 
if necessary, refer to refer to para-
graph 2.1.2.

4. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 B: 

Check the charge status of the bat-
teries and recharge, if necessary. 

5. Check the fill level of the dirt hoppers 

and empty them, if necessary.

6. Check the levels of wear on the rota-

ry brush and side brush.

7. Check the ergonomic position of the 

handlebar and readjust it, if neces-
sary.

Summary of Contents for Collector 34 G

Page 1: ...Instruction Manual PowerBoss Collector 34 B 6404 23 PowerBoss Collector 34 G 6404 24...

Page 2: ...his manual En sure only original spare parts are used should any repairs be necessary Only such original spare parts warrant that the equipment is reliably ready to use at all times We reserve the rig...

Page 3: ...scribed by the manufacturer The PowerBoss Collector 34 B G may only be operated serviced and repaired by personnel who are familiar with the work involved and are aware of the risks The applicable acc...

Page 4: ...commodities However the heavy metals contained also represent a major risk to human health and to the environment Never open or damage batteries Never touch inhale or swallow the content matter of bat...

Page 5: ...1 2 Refueling the engine only PowerBoss Collector 34 G 17 2 1 3 Checking the oil level only PowerBoss Collector 34 G 17 2 1 4 Connecting the batteries only PowerBoss Collector 34 B 17 2 1 5 Initial b...

Page 6: ...5 6 1 Adjusting the drive belt 45 5 7 Side brush 47 5 7 1 Side brush wear readjustment 48 5 7 2 Changing the side brush 48 5 8 Rotary brush 49 5 8 1 Cleaning the brush space 50 5 8 2 Changing the rot...

Page 7: ...nition Safety information persons or property Safety symbol to indicate dangerous situations arising through failure to follow instructions or prescribed work procedures precisely or through ignoring...

Page 8: ...g labels attached to the machine provide important informa tion concerning safe operation Illegible or missing labels must be re placed by new ones For reasons of safety always use original spare part...

Page 9: ...the machine it is essen tial to pay attention to third parties especially children Pay attention to hot parts of the en gine risk of burns It is prohibited to transport passen gers Accelerate the mach...

Page 10: ...ork When working with the hood raised it must be opened up fully to prevent it from accidentally dropping or slam ming shut When working on the electrical sys tem always disconnect the battery cable o...

Page 11: ...ty Wash your hands thoroughly after working on batteries Health hazard The shaking device for cleaning the panel air filter may only be actuated when the dirt hoppers are in the ma chine and have been...

Page 12: ...The following safety and warning labels are attached to the machine where eas ily legible Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately Choke Fig 1 1 only PowerBoss Collector 34 G Lock dirt...

Page 13: ...13 Safety Information Fig 2 2 3 1 5 4 6...

Page 14: ...2 only PowerBoss Collector 34 B Wear compensator for rotary brush Fig 2 3 Rating plate Fig 2 4 Wear compensator for side brush Fig 2 5 Oil label Fig 2 6 only PowerBoss Collector 34 G Engine oil only...

Page 15: ...15 Safety Information Fig 3 Read and observe the operating manual Fig 3 4 Lower Raise side brush Fig 3 5 1 2 3 4 5...

Page 16: ...voted forwards First of all pivot the handlebar to its operating position Pivoting the handlebar to its operat ing position 1 Loosen the wing bolts Fig 4 1 on the right and left sides of the handle ba...

Page 17: ...cable envi ronmental laws 2 1 3 Checking the oil level only PowerBoss Collec tor 34 G Engine oil is filled at the factory As a precaution however check the oil level again on site refer to Section 5 4...

Page 18: ...out the following checks before starting the machine 1 Check the parking space for signs of leaks 2 Only PowerBoss Collector 34 G Check the engine oil level with the dipstick and refill if necessary...

Page 19: ...panel air filter Fig 6 1 by the suction turbine Fig 6 5 and filtered out there Only dust free air is fed back into the ambient air Fig 6 1 Panel air filter 2 Dirt hoppers 3 Rotary brush 4 Side brushes...

Page 20: ...nts 1 Side brush lever 2 Lever for the parking brake 3 Lever for the folding apron 4 Hood 5 Hood lock 6 Bypass flap 7 Fuel tank cap only PowerBoss Collector 34 G 8 Choke only PowerBoss Collector 34 G...

Page 21: ...ce and repair work In this case unlock the lock Fig 7 5 using a square wrench and pivot the hood up Bypass flap Fig 7 6 On opening the bypass flap the vacu um operation is interrupted If neces sary op...

Page 22: ...22 Operation 1 Drive bar 2 Handlebar 3 Operating panel 4 Wing bolt for handlebar 5 Charger cable 6 Shaking device lever 7 Dirt hopper 8 Dirt hopper lock Fig 8 1 2 3 7 4 5 8 6...

Page 23: ...the user Operating panel Fig 8 3 Refer to Section 3 2 2 Charger cable Fig 8 5 The charger cable of the Power Boss Collector 34 B is located in the re cess which also contains the shaking device lever...

Page 24: ...perating panel PowerBoss Collector 34 G Fig 9 1 Key switch Key switch Fig 9 1 The key switch serves to secure the machine against unauthorized use Key switch positions Position 0 Off Position 1 On eng...

Page 25: ...nst unauthorized use Key switch positions Position 0 Off Position 1 On engine on Charge control indicator Fig 10 2 During the charging process the ma chine electronics indicates the charge status via...

Page 26: ...rBoss Collec tor 34 B G must not be used in domestic or office areas Practice all the operating steps in a training area and only use the machine in the areas spec ified for deployment when you are fa...

Page 27: ...carpets while the engine is run ning Risk of fire through the flooring overheating due to the rotating rotary brush Exception The machine is equipped with a carpet kit op tion which automatically swi...

Page 28: ...raph Operat ing the shaking device 8 Check the contents of the two dirt hoppers regularly and empty them as necessary refer to paragraph Emptying the dirt hoppers Do not overload the dirt hop pers Thi...

Page 29: ...ver Fig 8 8 to the right looking to the front and at the same time tip the handlebar Fig 8 2 to the front 2 Remove the dirt hoppers Fig 12 2 from the machine and empty them Carry the dirt hoppers Fig...

Page 30: ...the batteries are sufficiently charged only Power Boss Collector 34 B Start the ma chine If the fault occurs again con tact a PowerBoss service center If the machine cannot be switched off pay attent...

Page 31: ...e with without side brush ft h 46823 36059 Sweeping speed mph 3 1 Dirt hopper volume gal 13 2 2x6 6 Load capacity dirt hopper lb 132 2x66 Filter surface ft 16 Power output PowerBoss Collector 34 G Pow...

Page 32: ...the operator measured according to DIN IEC 60335 2 72 under normal working conditions PowerBoss Collector 34 G PowerBoss Collector 34 B dB A dB A 78 65 Measurement inaccuracy KpA dB A 2 Vibration The...

Page 33: ...hine is always ready for operation preventive maintenance minimizes operating costs mainte nance and repair costs ensures the machine has a long ser vice life PowerBoss system maintenance is ar ranged...

Page 34: ...___ operating hours PowerBoss system maintenance II S annually Workshop Stamp completed on at _________________ operating hours PowerBoss system maintenance I six monthly Workshop Stamp completed on a...

Page 35: ...Clean the brush space o o Clean the panel air filter in the dust vacuum using the shaking device check it for damage and replace if necessary o o Check the rotary brush and side brush clean or replace...

Page 36: ...ervice center Activity Once after the first 4 weeks or after 20 operating hours Engine oil change only PowerBoss Collector 34 G o Activity Interval Six monthly All the maintenance work in accordance w...

Page 37: ...r change if necessary o Check the suction turbine for signs of wear change if necessary o Check the rotary brush bearing in terms of play and for signs of wear change if necessary o Check the steering...

Page 38: ...the machine inad vertently Remove the ignition key 1 Spark plug cable 2 Screw plug with dipstick and oil fill ing neck 3 Oil drain bolt 4 Vessel for engine oil change not part of scope of delivery 5 F...

Page 39: ...eave it to stand still for a time 3 Open the hood 4 Clean the area around the oil filling neck Fig 14 2 5 Turn the screw plug with dipstick Fig 14 2 counterclockwise to re move it 6 Pour the oil SAE 1...

Page 40: ...ilter lightly on a level solid surface 3 If necessary vacuum the air filter carefully using a vacuum cleaner Do not damage the filter ribs 4 If the air filter cannot be cleaned suf ficiently replace t...

Page 41: ...nt starting the machine inad vertently Only batteries approved by PowerBoss may be used Batteries may only be handled and changed by properly skilled maintenance person nel Only maintenance free batte...

Page 42: ...Fig 15 1 from the recess on the right hand side of the machine 3 Plug the charger cable Fig 15 1 in a 230 V power outlet While the battery is charging the charge control indicator lights up in the op...

Page 43: ...Figure 15 3 Secure the batteries using the retain ing straps 4 Connect the two batteries Fig 15 6 using the connection cable in accor dance with the connection diagram Fig 15 4 5 Connect the negative...

Page 44: ...y for rotary brush drive 6 Friction wheel crank 7 Screw connection friction wheel bearing 8 Belt drive for machine drive 9 Friction wheel Before starting any mainte nance and repair work set the key s...

Page 45: ...ction Fig 16 7 in the friction wheel crank Fig 16 6 2 Tension the belt Fig 16 8 which leads to the rear wheel shaft by mov ing the friction wheel crank Fig 16 6 in the slot using an appro priate tool...

Page 46: ...e friction wheel retracts 0 04 0 08 in from the drive shaft Fig 16 3 6 Turn the hexagon nuts Fig 17 4 one revolution further 7 Complete any fine adjustment using the Bowden cable adjusting nuts Fig 17...

Page 47: ...ood 2 Hood 3 Screws plastic housing 4 Plastic housing 5 Side brush 6 Hexagon head bolt 7 Washer 8 Side brush holder 9 Hexagon nut Before starting any mainte nance and repair work set the key switch to...

Page 48: ...Power Boss Collector 34 B the bat teries must be removed refer to Section 5 5 4 Before the PowerBoss Collec tor 34 B G can be tipped back the handlebar must be adjust ed to a vertical position Fig 19...

Page 49: ...pair work set the key switch to Position 0 to pre vent starting the machine inad vertently Remove the ignition key 1 Rotary brush 2 Rotary brush segment total of 4 pieces 3 Bore holes 4 Screw 5 Rotary...

Page 50: ...four individual rotary brush segments Fig 20 2 which are fixed to the rotary brush shaft Fig 20 5 by the screws Fig 20 4 Pay attention that the bristle pattern on the rotary brush Fig 20 1 is always...

Page 51: ...way 5 Examine the sweeping pattern brush stroke produced on the dusty ground The width of the sweeping pattern must be approx 2 0 in The borders of the sweeping pattern must be parallel Fig 21 1 Rotar...

Page 52: ...ont 2 Screw connection folding apron holder 3 Bowden cable folding apron holding attachment 4 Side apron left 5 Screw connection side aprons 6 Rear apron back rear apron 7 Screw connection rear apron...

Page 53: ...ron must not be drawn in by the ro tary brush Changing the side aprons 9 Unscrew the screw connections Fig 22 5 in the side aprons Fig 22 4 8 10 Change the sealing strips and adjust the side aprons Fi...

Page 54: ...l for dirt hopper 2 Handle for dirt hopper 3 Dirt hopper 4 Handlebar 5 Locking lever for dirt hopper Before starting any mainte nance and repair work set the key switch to Position 0 to pre vent start...

Page 55: ...the fill level of the dirt hoppers Fig 24 3 regularly and empty it regu larly and as necessary Observe the applicable nation al laws and local regulations when disposing of waste 5 9 3 Inserting the...

Page 56: ...eaded pin for top filter cover lock 5 Panel air filter 6 Bottom filter cover lock 7 Hood 8 Filter cover 9 Shaking device lever Before starting any mainte nance and repair work set the key switch to Po...

Page 57: ...26 6 outwards 4 Remove the filter cover Fig 26 8 5 Remove the panel air filter Fig 26 5 5 10 3 Cleaning the panel air filter thoroughly Do not inhale the dust Health hazard Wear an appropriate dust ma...

Page 58: ...If you have the impression that the suction turbine does not work or dust escapes from the machine contact a PowerBoss service center Do not open the hood Fig 26 7 when the engine is running Risk of...

Page 59: ...59 Maintenance and Service 5 11 Special equipment Name Description Order no Carpet kit only PowerBoss Collector 34 B For cleaning carpets 6460...

Page 60: ...operty of PowerBoss or its original manufacturer whichever the case may be PowerBoss disclaims any implied warranty including the warranty of merchantability and the warranty of fit ness for a particu...

Page 61: ...atic Vacuums three years parts one year labor EX 12 and EX 12H one year parts one year labor Battery Operated Group Three years parts two years labor ninety days travel not to exceed two hours Excepti...

Page 62: ...Excellence Meets Clean PowerBoss Inc 175 Anderson Street Aberdeen NC 28315 U S A Telephone 910 944 2105 Fax 910 944 740 88 10 2970...

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