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Troubleshooting
STÖRUNG
URSACHE
BEHEBUNG
The motor-sweeper fails to pick up large particles
of dirt or leaves traces of dirt behind
Brush pressure too light
Brush worn
Adjust brush pressure (trace on floor)
Lower or replace brush
Bristles bent, or string or wire, etc., entangled in brush
Remove string or wire and straighten bristles in warm
water
Sweeper leaves dust on floor or dust comes out
from side flaps
Filter clogged
Clean filter
Side flaps worn out or broken
Replace side flaps
Dust comes out of the suction fan
Filter torn
Replace filter
Motor-sweeper throws dirt forwards
Front flap broken
Replace front flap
The main brush lifts the front flap
Front flap too long
Replace front flap
Rapid brush wear
Excessive brush pressure
Reduce brush pressure (narrower trace)
Main brush noise different or excessive
Material wound around brush
Remove entangled material
The main brush does not turn
Drive belt broken
Fit new drive belt
Battery does not maintain its charge
Electrolyte level low
Top up electrolyte level
Battery cell burned out
Replace battery
Motor over-loaded
Check motor current absorption
Battery terminals loose
Check and tighten battery terminals
Material entangled in main brush
Remove entangled material
Bearings seized
Replace bearings
Excessive brush pressure
Reduce brush pressure (narrower trace)
Battery discharges quickly
Insufficient charge time
Increase charge time
Battery terminals loose or oxidized
Clean terminals and tighten
Read this before commissioning!
Important!:
Take good care of this manual. It must always be available for consultation.
This symbol attracts attention to important safety regulations which must be applied to avoid injury or damage to your property or that of others.
Before starting work with your RCM motor-sweeper, read all the instructions in this manual and the electric motor manual carefully, and follow them to the letter.
For optimum efficiency and the longest machine working life, comply in full with the routine maintenance table.
Thank you for choosing RCM; please do not hesitate to contact us for any requirements.
Caution!
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This machine is intended for use as a sweeper only. We therefore accept no responsibility for any damage deriving from its use for any other purpose. All risks
are for the user‘s account.
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This motor-sweeper is not suitable for sweeping toxic substances. It is a U class machine.
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The motor-sweeper must only be used by trained and authorised personnel.
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Always switch the motor-sweeper OFF before performing any cleaning, maintenance, or part replacement operations.
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Always park the motor-sweeper on a surface on which it stands perfectly stable.
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Keep all bystanders, and particularly children, well clear of the motor-sweeper when in use.
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Only charge the battery in a sheltered area.
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Remove the key when you finish work to avoid unauthorised use of the motor-sweeper.
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Make sure that the motor is stopped before opening the bonnet.
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The motor-sweeper may be lifted or towed up a ramp to place it on a transport vehicle or rigidly anchored to a pallet lefted using an ordinary fork-lift truck or
similar equipment.
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When transporting the sweeper make sure that it is well secured to the vehicle.
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Refuse disposal must be carried out in accordance with national laws.
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