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REGULATIONS TO BE FOLLOWED DURING OPERATION
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Caution!
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Never sweep up ropes, wire, straps, water, etc.
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To pick up large but light objects (such as paper, leaves, etc.), raise the front fl ap of the machine by the pedal 11 (fi g.1) slightly for just the
time necessary to sweep the objects up.
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Shake the fi lters from time to time using the knob 1A (petrol version) and button 1B (electric version) on pos. V (fi g.1).
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(electric version) If the ground to be swept is wet, shut off the vacuum using the button 1B on pos. C (fi g.1), as otherwise the vacuum fi lter
may be clogged.
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Never pick up glowing cigarette ends or red hot material.
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Caution!
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In presence of a lot of dust it is need to execute a fi rst phase of cleaning using the main brush only and the suction system.
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Do not allow outsiders to approach the machine, especially children.
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The machine must only be used by operators authorised by the person in charge of the machine, who are familiar with the contents of this ma-
nual.
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These operators must be physically and mentally suitable, and must not be under the infl uence of alcohol, drugs or medication.
Make sure that:
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There are no foreign bodies (such as tools, rags, equipment, etc.) on the machine.
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The machine does not make strange noises after switch-on; in this case, stop it immediately and trace the cause.
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All safety housings are properly closed, hood and seat support included.
MAINTENANCE REGULATIONS
During cleaning and maintenance of the machine or the replacement of parts, always switch off the motor. Do not use naked fl ames, do not cause sparks and do
not smoke close to the fuel tank when the fi ller cap is open, and close to the batteries during charging. Remove the starting key.
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Caution!
All maintenance, overhaul or repair work must only be carried out by specialised staff or an authorised service centre.
MAINTENANCE “PETROL VERSION” (FIG.5)
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Engine
Carefully follow the instructions in the KOHLER SH
265 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE manual for all
engine maintenance operations.
Always check the oil level in the engine before star-
ting it up, using the dipstick 1.
Drain the engine oil from the sump drain hose 2 every
50 hours work and refi ll with clean oil.
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Caution!
Change the engine oil initially after the first 5
hours work.
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2
If the engine KOHLER oil level drops below the minimum, a device inside the engine cuts out the spark to the
plug and stops the engine. If the engine stops unexpectedly, check the oil level and top up if low.
Cleaning and replacing the engine air filter element
Check that the air fi lter element 3 are in good working order every time you use the motor-sweeper. Clean the element every 25 hours work.
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Caution!
Clean the air filter elements more frequently if you are working in particularly dusty areas.
Follow the instructions in the KOHLER SH 265 OPERATING AND MAINTENANCE manual to clean the filter elements.
