Stopping The Machine; Machine Operation - Nilfisk FLOORTEC R 680 P Manuel D'utilisation

7. After the ignition, let the engine run for a few seconds, then release the choke lever (74).
8. Let the engine warm up for a few minutes.
9. Disengage the parking brake by pressing the pedal (82) and by disengaging the lever (75).
10. Drive the machine to the working area, by keeping the hands on the steering wheel (72) and pressing the pedal (76) on the
front side to move forward and on the rear side to move backward.
The drive speed can be adjusted from zero to maximum speed by increasing the pressure on the pedal.
11. Lower the main broom with the lever (80), then turn on the vacuum system by pressing the lower part of the switch (66).
12. Lower the right side broom with the lever (77).
13. If equipped, lower the left side broom with the lever (78).
NOTE
The brooms (10, 11, 12) can be lowered and lifted even when the machine is moving.
The brooms do not turn when they are lifted.
14. Start sweeping by turning the steering wheel (72) and moving the machine forward by pressing the pedal (76).

Stopping the machine

15. To stop the machine, release the pedal (76).
To stop the machine quickly, also press the service brake pedal (82).
In case of emergency, press the emergency push-button (71) to immediately stop the machine.
To deactivate the emergency push-button (71), turn it in the direction shown by the arrow.
16. Lift the main and side brooms with the levers (80), (77), (78).
17. Turn off the vacuum system with the switch (66).
18. Turn off the machine by turning the ignition key (69) to "0", then remove it.
19. Engage the parking brake by pressing the pedal (82), then engage the brake lock control lever (75).

MACHINE OPERATION

1. Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms turning: this could create unwanted
marks on the fl oor.
2. To collect light and bulky waste materials, lift the front skirt (18) by pressing the pedal (81); take into consideration that the
machine vacuum capability is reduced when the front skirt is lifted.
WARNING!
When operating on wet fl oors, it is essential to turn off the vacuum system by pressing the switch (66) to
prevent the dust fi lter from being damaged.
3. For machine proper operation, the dust fi lter must be as clean as possible. To clean the dust fi lter while sweeping, turn on the
fi lter shaker for a short interval by pressing the upper part of the switch (66), then turn on the vacuum system by pressing the
lower part of the switch (66).
While working, repeat the procedure every 10 minutes on average (depending on the dustiness of the area to be cleaned).
NOTE
This procedure can also be performed when the machine is moving.
CAUTION!
When the dust fi lter is clogged and/or the hopper is full, the machine cannot collect dust and debris anymore.
4. The hopper (4) should be dumped after each working period and whenever it is full (see the procedure in the next paragraph).
CAUTION!
The engine is equipped with a warning system to prevent damages to the engine itself in case the oil quantity in
the carter is insuffi cient. Before the oil level goes below the safety limit, the warning system automatically stops
the engine.
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