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INTRODUCTION
“MINUTEMAN” , leaders in the production of sweeping machines,
are pleased to welcome you as an owner of the
KS40
sweeping
machine. We are sure that its use will give you great satisfaction. We
are also sure that while working with it you will have the opportunity
to check the quality, robustness, and many applications for its use. The
KS40
sweeping machine is suitable for the cleaning of small and
largeareas, for private, industrial and public use. Described in this
handbook are the various methods of use,control and maintenance,
necessary to keep your sweeper in perfect working order. These are
normal maintenance operations, which any operator can carry out
without the need for special tooling. In the case of work requiring
specialised expertise, You should contact your nearest MINUTEMAN
service point.
BEFORE USING THE MACHINE, CAREFULLY READ THIS
MANUAL AND KEEP IT WITHIN EASY REACH FOR FURTHER
CONSULTATION.
The observance of the instructions given in this manual, and a cautions
operator, are the best guarantee against accidents which may occur
while working with the machine. The sweeping machines produced by
MINUTEMAN are designed in accordance with the latest safety
requirements, but they must be used following these instructions.
GENERAL
NOTE
Our company aims towards constant improvements of its machines
and reserves the right to carry out modifications and improvements
whenever necessary without prior notice .
ATTENTION: IF YOU HAVE TO MOVE THE MACHINE,
PUSH IT; DO NOT USE THE ENGINE.
WARNINGS
AND
RECOMMENDATIONS
IMPORTANT POINTS FOR THE SAFETY OF ALL PERSONS
CONCERNED IN THE USE OF THIS
KS40 SWEEPER.
•
THE SWEEPER MUST BE USED INSIDE ONLY UNLESS DRY
WEATHER.
•
THE SWEEPER IS DESIGNED TO CARRY OUT THE
CLEANING OF DRY FLOORS.
•
DO NOT USE FOR TOXIC POWDERS.
•
DO NOT USE IN AN EXPLOSION RISK AREA.
•
DO NOT COLLECT MATERIALS THAT COULD CAUSE A
FIRE ie LIT CIGARETTE BUTTS HOT WELDING ROD ENDS.
•
BE AWARE OF OTHER MEMBERS OF STAFF IN THE
SWEEPING AREA.
•
NEVER LEAVE THE SWEEPER WITH THE ENGINE
RUNNING; TURN THE ENGINE OFF AND REMOVE THE KEY.
•
NEVER OPEN THE PROTECTIVE COVERS WHEN THE
SWEEPER IS RUNNING.
•
MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS SHOULD ONLY BE CARRIED
OUT WITH THE ENGINE TURNED OFF.
•
ONLY OPERATE THE SWEEPER FROM THE DRIVING SEAT.
•
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO WORK ON SLOPES WHOSE
GRADIENTS EXCEED THE VALUE SHOWN ON THE TABLE.
•
DO NOT USE THE MACHINE FOR THE CLEANING OF
LARGE OBJECTS.
•
THE MAIN BRUSH MUST NOT SWEEP UP WIRES, ROPES,
OR ANY OTHER LONG MATERIAL THAT MAY GET
TANGLED WITH IT.
•
DO NOT CARRY OUT ANY MODIFICATION TO THE
MACHINE WITHOUT OUR PREVIOUS AGREEMENT
•
THE SWEEPER HAS NOT BEEN APPROVED FOR USE ON
THE PUBLIC HIGHWAY.
N.B. MINUTEMAN Declines all responsibility for any damage to
person and/or property caused by a failure to observe the above rules
or resulting from the inappropriate or incorrect use of the sweeper.
The sweeping machines manufactured by MINUTEMAN follow the
CE directive and shows the appropriate markings :
DESCRIPTION OF PICTURES
PIC.A INSTRUMENTS PANEL
1.BATTERY CHARGE INDICATOR.
2.HORN.
3.VACUUM AND BRUSHES MOTOR SWITCH
4.KEYSWITCH.
5.LEVER FOR RIGHT SIDE BRUSH.
6.LEVER FOR LEFT SIDE BRUSH (OPTIONAL).
PIC.B HANDLE
1.EMERGENCY BRAKE’S LEVER.
2.SWITCH FOR LOCKING PARKING BRAKE
3.SWITCH FOR REVERSE AND FORWARD SPEED.
4.TRACTION LEVER.
PIC.C SIDE INSTRUMENTS PANEL
1.VACUUM SHUT OFF LEVER
2.SAFETY SWITCH.
3.FLAP LEVER.
4.MAIN BRUSH CONTROL LEVER
PIC.D ADJUSTMENT AND REPLACEMENT OF THE
SIDE BRUSH
1.SIDE BRUSH PRESSURE ADJUSTMENT KNOB.
2.FLANGE
3.SIDE BRUSH
4.LOCKING SCREW.
PIC.E REPLACEMENT OF THE MAIN BRUSH
1.KEY
2.LEFT SIDE COVER.
3.SPLIT PIN.
4BRUSH LIFTING HANDLE.
5MAIN BRUSH LEFT SUPPORT
6.MAIN BRUSH.
PIC. F REPLACEMENT OF FILTERS
1.FILTER-SHAKER LEVER.
2.FILTER LOCKING NET.
3.NET LOCKING PLATE.
4.NUT.
5.COVER FOR FILTER CONTAINER.
6. FILTER.BAG
7.FILTER SHAKING WASHERS
PIC.G REPLACEMENT OF FUSES
1.NUT
2 ELECTRICAL BOX COVER.
3.FUSE 8A (SERVICES)
4.FUSE-BOX (SERVICES)
5.RIBBON FUSE 30A (BRUSHES AND VACUUM).
6.RIBBON FUSE-BOX.
7.RIBBON FUSE-BOX.
8.RIBBON FUSE 30A (FORWARD)
PIC.H RECHARGE OF BATTERIES
1.MOBILE CONNECTOR.
2.FIXED CONNECTOR LINKED TO BATTERIES.
3.SAFETY LOCKING FOR HOOD
KS40
STARTING OFMOTOR AND BRUSHES SWITCH
(PIC. A)
Turn the key (n°4 pic.A) to the “1” position.
DEACTIVATION OF MOTOR AND BRUSHES (PIC. A)
Turn the key (n°4 pic.A) to the “0” position
CLEANING OF FILTERS (PIC. F)
The EFFICIENCY the sweeping machine depends MAINLY UPON
THE FILTER CONDITION.REGULAR FILTER CLEANING IS
RECOMMENDED ESPECIALLY IN DUSTY ENVIROMENTS..
To carry out the cleaning of filters:
Turn the vacuum off by the handle (n°1 Pic.C).
Come down from the machine.
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