ENGLISH INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE18 SW5500 - 146728400009/2016AFTER USING THE MACHINEAfter working, before leaving the machine, perform the following procedures.– Activate the filter shaker briefly by pressing the push-button (57).– Empty the hopper (12) (see the procedure in the previous paragraph).– Raise the brooms with the One-Touch push-button (52).– Turn off the machine by turning the ignition key (51) to “0”, then remove it.– Engage the parking brake.– If necessary, charge the batteries (see the procedure in Maintenance chapter).NOTEIf the machine is left parked and inoperative, with the ignition key (51) in the “I” position, for more than 5 minutes, theelectrical system switches to a low power consumption mode (stand-by). To start work again, it is necessary to shut offand restart the machine with the ignition key (51).MACHINE LONG INACTIVITYIf the machine is not going to be used for more than 30 days, proceed as follows:– Perform the procedures shown in After Machine Use paragraph.– Check that the machine storage area is dry and clean.– Disconnect the battery connector (45).– (For machines equipped with dust guard system). Empty the tank (23) and clean the water filter (see the procedure inMaintenance chapter).MAINTENANCEThe lifespan of the machine and its maximum operating safety are ensured by correct and regular maintenance.The following table provides the scheduled maintenance. The intervals shown may vary according to particular working conditions,which are to be defined by the person in charge of the maintenance.All scheduled or extraordinary maintenance procedures must be performed by qualified personnel, or by an authorized ServiceCenter.CAUTION!Each time the Service icon is shown on the display (71), contact an authorized Advance Service Center forscheduled maintenance.This Manual describes only the easiest and most common maintenance procedures.For other maintenance procedures shown in the Scheduled Maintenance Table, refer to the Service Manual that can be consultedat any Service Center.WARNING!To perform maintenance procedures, the machine must be off, the ignition key removed, and, if necessary, thebatteries must be disconnected.Read carefully the instructions in the Safety chapter before performing any maintenance procedure.