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Introduction
This manual is furnished with each new model. It
provides necessary operation and maintenance
instructions and replacement parts information.
Read all instructions before using
this machine.
Intended Use
This battery powered automatic walk-behind sweeper is
intended for commercial use, for example in buildings,
warehouses, parking lots and sidewalks. It is designed
for indoor and outdoor use and suitable for picking up
dry, nonflammable dust and debris on dry hard floor and
carpet surfaces. It is not suitable for wet surfaces or for
picking up flammable or hazardous materials.
General Information
This machine will provide excellent service. However,
the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if:
The machine is operated with reasonable care.
The machine is maintained regularly - per the
machine maintenance instructions provided.
The machine is maintained with manufacturer-
supplied or equivalent parts.
Protect the Environment
Please dispose of packaging materials and
used machine components in an
environmentally safe way according to local
waste disposal regulations.
Always remember to recycle.
Technical Specifications
Model
Length
Width
Height
Weight
Sweeping Path Width
Main Brush Width
Side Brush Diameter
Hopper Capacity
Battery Capacity
Total Power Consumption
Battery Charger
Productivity Rate (Net)
Slope Maximum
Machine Vibration at Hand-arm *
Machine Vibration Uncertainty K *
Sound Pressure Level L
*
pA
Sound Uncertainty K
*
pA
Sound Power Level L
+
WA
Uncertainly K
*
WA
Protection Grade
Operation Temperature
* Values determined as per EN 60335-2-72
Tennant Company
PO Box 1452, Minneapolis, MN 55440 USA
Phone: (800) 553-8033 or (763) 513-2850
www.nobles.com
Original Instructions. Copyright © 2012 TENNANT Company.
All rights reserved. Printed in Germany.
Specifications and parts are subject to change without notice.
2
Scout 9
1085 mm / 43 in
799 mm / 31 in
658 mm / 26 in
137 kg / 300 lb
900 mm / 35 in
500 mm / 20 in
354 mm / 14 in
60 L / 15.9 Gal
12 V, 105 Ah (C5),
120Ah (C20)
12 VDC, 590 W, 34.3 A
100-240VAC 10A
3150 m²/hr / 23620 ft²/hr
2%
<2.5m/s
2
2
0.8 m/s
67 dBA
3 dBA
83 dB(A)
IPX3
min. -15°C, max. 40°C
Machine Data
Please fill out at time of installation for future reference.
Model No. - __________________________________
Serial No. - __________________________________
Installation Date - _____________________________
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
(SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS)
This symbol warns the operator of hazards and
unsafe practices which could result in severe
personal injury or death.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Fire,
Explosion, Electric Shock, or Injury:
- Do not use near flammable liquids, vapors or
combustible dusts.
The machine is not equipped with explosion proof
motors. The electric motors will spark upon start up
and during operation which could cause a flash fire
or explosion if machine is used in an area where
flammable vapors/liquids or combustible dusts are
present.
- Do Not Pick Up Flammable or Toxic Materials and
Burning Debris.
- Batteries Emit Hydrogen gas. Keep Sparks and
Open Flame Away When Charging Batteries.
- Charge batteries in a well ventilated area.
- Disconnect Battery Cable and Charger Cord Before
Servicing.
- Do Not Charge Batteries with Damaged Cord. Do
Not Modify Plug.
- Do Not Use On Wet Surfaces. Store Indoors.
The following safety precautions signal potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or equipment.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- Unless trained and authorized.
- Unless operator manual is read and understood.
- Unless mentally and physically capable of
following machine instructions.
- In areas that are too dark to safely see the
controls or operate the machine.
- If not in proper operating condition.
- Without hopper and/or filter in place.
2. Before operating machine:
- Make sure all safety devices are in place and
operate properly.
3. When operating machine:
- Use only as described in manual.
- Do not pick up objects such as cords, strings,
wires that may entangle brush.
- Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately.
- Do not leave unattended or on an unlevel
surface.
- Do not allow children to play on or around
machine.
- Keep children and unauthorized persons away
from machine when in use.
Nobles Scout 9 (03-2013)