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MACHINE PREPARATION
23. REGULATING THE DETERGENT
Firstly, fully open the outflow of the tap, by means of the lever (3) on the steering column. During the first
few meters, check that the amount of solution to wet the floor is sufficient, but not too much that it exits the
splash-guard, the adjustment of the detergent application is made by means of lever (3) (shifting it
downwards increases the flow, shifting it upwards decreases it). Bear in mind that the correct amount of
solution is always depends on the nature of the floor, the degree of dirt and the forward speed.
24.
ASSEMBLING THE SQUEEGEE
For packaging reasons, the squeegee is supplied disassembled from the machine, and must be
assembled as shown in the figure.
Raise the squeegee connection by means of the left lever (1) turning it clockwise into the vertical position.
Make sure the parking brake is engaged and that the main switch is OFF. First thread left pin (2) of the
squeegee into the left slot on the arm and then right pin (3) into the right slot, being careful to keep the
spring and the washer above the arm’s flat bar. This can be simplified by first loosening the handwheel on
the pin. Then re-tighten the handwheel to block the squeegee in place.
Insert the squeegee tube in the appropriate sleeve (4).
25.
SQUEEGEE INCLINATION
During working operation, the rear rubber is slightly tilted backwards (by about 5mm) in a uniform way for
its whole length.
If it is necessary to increase the bend of the rubber in the central part, you must tilt the squeegee
backwards, rotating the adjuster screw (1) clockwise.
26.
ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE SUPPORT HEIGHT
The height of the squeegee must be adjusted on the basis of the state of wear and tear of the rubber.
Carry out the following operations for adjustment:
1.
unscrew the locking nut
2.
raise or lower the wheel (1) by sliding it on the slot of the support
3.
block it by tightening the locking nut once the required height is reached.
Note: To facilitate the operation, completely lower the squeegee and put a spacer of a few millimetres (2
to 4 mm depending on the type of rubber) under the wheel.
27.
WASHING BASE CASING ASSEMBLY
The casing of the washing base that for reasons of packaging are supplied disassembled from the
machine, must be mounted as shown. Make sure the parking brake is engaged and that the main switch
is OFF. Unscrew the 8 screws on the base (4 per side). Position the two casings (right and left) and
secure them with the previously removed screws.