Chapter 8 Operator Work Station - Emergency Stop; Chapter 9 Safety Regulations - Columbus KS 51 BM 45 Mode D'emploi

Vacuum Sweeper
KS 51|BM 45 – KS 71|BM 60
Detail 2 Fig. 6. This indicator light signals fully charged battery with a green light, low battery with an intermittent red light which means it
must be recharged and flat battery with a permanent red light.
BATTERY CHARGER PLUG (CONNECTOR):
Detail 8 Fig. 6, used to activate a battery charger fitted with the same type of plug for recharging.
WORKING POSITION:
When using the machine the operator must be in the working position shown in Fig. 7.
EMERGENCY STOP:
Release the forwards lever Detail 1 Fig. 6 and brake the sweeper with the force of Your arms, now turn the start key from right to left Detail 3
Fig. 6.
Although the machine conforms to all the safety regulations, there is always a certain degree of risk involved with any type of machine, either
due to incorrect use (see paragraph relative to forbidden use) or inevitable risks due to the nature of the machine. These risks are defined as
"residual risks".
The chapter shows a list of foreseeable residual risks and how to minimize the deriving dangers.
RESIDUAL RISKS:
Risk of lesions to limbs and eyes through using the machine without the supplied safety protections correctly assembled and not
damaged.
Risk of lesions to limbs through contact with the side brush or with the central brush in rotation. The brushes may only be touched
when the machine is off and with the added protection of heavy duty gloves to avoid lesions caused by any sharp material remained in
the brushes.
Risk of inhaling harmful substances or causing lesions to hands and eyes while emptying the waste container if this operation is made
without suitable protections such as heavy duty gloves, glasses and a protective breathing mask.
Risk of loss of control of the machine if used on gradients of more than 2% or if left parked on slopes, as the machine is not fitted with a
braking device.
RESIDUAL RISKS:
Risk of electrocution or severe burns due to a short circuit. Before carrying out any repairs or maintenance operations in general to the
machine or to the battery, the battery terminals must be removed. Never use current from the battery by using pliers, grips or any
other type of improvised contact.
Risks of severe burns and intoxication of the breathing apparatus while filling the battery elements with sulphuric acid solution in the
case of a new dry battery. To carry out this operation the following protections are necessary: heavy duty gloves, glasses and breathing
mask. The sulphuric acid solution must be stopped out of the reach of children and in the case of contact with the eyes, rinse
thoroughly and consult a doctor.
Risks of severe burns and intoxication of the breathing apparatus due to leakage of the sulphuric acid solution if, as necessary for
certain maintenance interventions, the machine is tilted without first having removed the batteries.
Risks of explosion in the vicinity of naked flames or sparks.
Risks of explosion, fire and lesions while recharging the battery. To reduce these risks of this nature to a minimum, follow the
indications below:
IMPORTANT: Use a battery charger suitable to the capacity and features of the battery:
for the 12V 110 - 140Ah tubular or flat plate battery, use an automatic electronic 12V 20A model fitted with an SB50 connector.
for the 6V 240Ah tubular or flat plate batteries (2 units connected in serial), use an automatic electronic 12V 40A model fitted with an
SB50 connector.
Before starting the operation of recharging the battery, make sure that the room is well ventilated, or recharge it in a room specially
fitted out for this purpose.
CHAPTER 8 – OPERATOR WORKING POSITION AND EMERGENCY STOP
VALID FOR MODELS WITH BATTERIES
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CHAPTER 9 – SAFETY RULES AND REGULATIONS