Starting And Stopping The Machine; Parking Brake - Nilfisk FLOORTEC R 670 B Instructions D'utilisation

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STARTING AND STOPPING THE MACHINE

Starting the machine
1. Sit on the driver's seat (25).
2. If necessary, adjust the seat to a comfortable position by using the lever (31).
If necessary, use the lever (87) to tilt the steering column (1) forward or backward in order to reach a comfortable position.
3. Turn the ignition key (72) to "I" and do not press the pedal (2). Check that the green warning light (75) (charged battery) turns
on.
If the yellow (74) or red warning light (73) turns on, turn the ignition key to "0" and charge the batteries (see the procedure in
Maintenance chapter).
4. Disengage the parking brake.
5. Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel and by pressing the pedal (2) on the front
side.
6. The forward/reverse gear is selected by the switch (88) on the left control panel. The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to
maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal (2).
NOTE
The seat (25) is equipped with a safety sensor, which allows the machine to be driven by pressing the pedal (2) only
when the operator is on the driver's seat.
7. Lower the main broom with the lever (86); it will start turning.
8. Turn on the vacuum system by pushing the switch (79) backward.
NOTE
The vacuum system turns on only when the main broom is lowered.
9. Lower the side brooms (10 and 11) with the lever (85).
NOTE
The side brooms (10 and 11) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving.
The side brooms do not turn when they are lifted or when the main broom is lifted.
10. Start sweeping by turning the steering wheel (1) and moving the machine forward by pressing the pedal (2).
Stopping the machine
1. To stop the machine release the pedal (2).
To stop the machine quickly, also press the service brake pedal (3).
In case of emergency, press the emergency push-button (82) to immediately stop the machine. To deactivate the emergency
push-button (82), turn it in the direction shown by the arrow.
2. Lift the side brooms (10 and 11) with the lever (85).
3. Turn off the vacuum system by bringing back the switch (79) to the centre.
4. Lift the main broom (12) with the lever (86).
5. To stop the machine, turn the ignition key (72) to "0".
6. Engage the parking brake.

PARKING BRAKE

1. Engage the parking brake by pressing the pedal (3) and engaging the lever (4).
2. Disengage the parking brake by pressing and releasing the pedal (3).
WARNING!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure engage the parking brake.
Engage the parking brake when parking the machine on a slope or incline.
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USER MANUAL
FLOORTEC R 670 B 1464026000(1)2009-04 A