RCM R850 N SLK Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 19

1a/1b. Knob/Push-button for suction cut-off and fi lter shaker
Controls the opening or closing of the suction system and the shaker of
the dust fi lter.
Pos. A = suction "on" (open);
Pos. C = suction "off " (closed) "electric version";
Pos. V = Dust fi lter shaker "on".
2. Main brush lifting/lowering control lever
Controls the lifting/lowering of the main brush.
During the transfer or when the machine is at rest, lift the main brush as follows:
Place the lever in position "A" and hooking it in the appropriate slot. To lower the
brush, unhook it from its slot and place it in position "S".
Pos. S = brush lowerd;
Pos. A = brush lifted.
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Caution!
When the sweeper is at rest, the main brush must always be lifted
above the ground to avoid deformations (bending of the brush's
bristles).
2a. Main brush adjusting screw
If the main brush is worn or leaves lines of dirt, adjust it with the properly
screw. The main brush should just touch the fl oor, leaving a "A" trace 4-5
cm wide when it rotates (fi g.8 ).
•Loosen the screw and move it up or down through the slotted hole
to adjust the trace;
•Tighten the screw when the adjusting is completed.
3. starting key switch
Controls the main electric system.
Pos.0 = electric system deactivated - the key can be removed;
Pos.1 = electric system activated;
Pos.2 = Starting the petrol engine (petrol version).
4. Choke (fuel version)
Facilitates starting from cold, particularly in cold weather. Use the choke
always when starting a cold engine.
Pos. A = choke off ;
Pos. B = choke on.
5a. Brushes turning control switch (electric version)
Press on the switch to control the turning of the brushes.
Pos. S = the brushes do not turn;
Pos. C = turning of the main brush;
Pos. R = turning of the main and side brushes.
5b. Side brushes turning control switch (petrol version)
Press on the switch to control the turning of the side brushes.
Pos. S = the brushes do not turn;
Pos. RD = turning of the RH side brush;
Pos. RS = turning of the RH side brush and LH side brush (optional).
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Caution!
The main brush does not switch on from the switch, but switches on
and lowers when the machine is powered on.
6. Side brushes lifting/lowering knobs (left side brush optional)
During the transfer or when the machine is at rest, lift the side brush as
follows:
•To lift the brush place the knob in position "S";
During the work, lower the side brush as follows:
•Place the knob on position "A" to lower the brush.
Pos. A = brushes lowered;
Pos. S = brushes lifted.
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Caution!
When the sweeper is at rest, the side brushes must always be lifted above
the ground to avoid deformations (bending of the brush's bristles).
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Controls description (Fig.1)
6a. Side brushes adjusting screws (side brush optional)
If the side brushes are worn adjust it with the properly screws.
The side brushes should just touch the fl oor, leaving a "T" trace (fi g.7).
•Loosen the screws and move it up or down through the slotted hole
to adjust the trace;
•Tighten the screws when the adjusting is completed.
7. Accelerator pedal
Controls the transfer of the machine.
Petrol version:
Pos. A = forward;
Pos. R = back (reverse).
Electric version:
Select the direction of the sweeper (see point 8). Act on pedal for the
transfer.
8. Forward/Reverse selector (electric version)
Selects the direction of the sweeper forward or reverse.
Pos. 0 = neutral;
Pos. A = forward;
Pos. R = back (reverse).
Press on the pedal 7 in order to proceed to the selected drive direction.
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Caution!
At start-up, the selector must always be on "0" and the operator must
be seated correctly.
9-10. Service brake pedal and parking brake handle
The pedal and lock ball grip operate the service brake and parking brake
respectively.
Press down on pedal 9 to apply the brake block to the rear wheels.
Apply the lock handle 10 to hold the brake on to park the machine
For brake adjustment see chapter "Service and parking brakes".
11. Flap lifting pedal
The pedal lift the front fl ap in order to pass it over rubbish.
•Press this pedal down to lift the front fl ap.
12. Hour-meter display and charge status battery indicator
(electric version)
The display shows the working hours of the machine.
The graded Leds scale shows the charge status of the battery.
13. Horn button
Controls the operation of the horn.
14. Hour meter (petrol version)
It indicates the starting hours of the machine.
15. Resettable switches (thermic cut off valves)
The thermic cut off valves serve as safeguard the electric system and the
brush motors, incorrect operation of the brush motors or by the operator
can cause the thermic valves to cut out.
In this case proceed as follows:
•Reset the cut out by pressing on it.
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Caution!
Contact the assistance centre if the resettable switches keep on
switching off once they have been reset.
16. Knob for disconnecting the battery (electric version)
In case of emergency push the knob to disconnect the battery. Pull the
knob to restore the normal operating.