ENGLISH USER MANUAL4 FLOORTEC 560 P 146 2592 000(1)2005-03 A– Do not remove or modify the plates affixed on themachine.– In case of machine malfunctions ensure that theseare not caused by a lack of maintenance. Otherwise,request assistance from the authorised personnel orfrom an authorised Service Center.– In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spareparts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.– To ensure the proper and safe operation of themachine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailedin the related chapter of this Manual, performed bythe authorised personnel or an authorised ServiceCenter.– The machine must be disposed of properly, becauseof the presence of toxic-harmful materials (oils,plastic materials, etc.), which are subject to standardsthat require disposal in special centers (see chapter“Scrapping”).– If the machine is used according to the instructions,the vibrations do not cause dangerous situations. (3.3m/s2 EN 1033-1995-08).– During the petrol engine operation, its silencer warmsup; do not touch the silencer when it's hot to avoidburns or fire.– Running the engine with an insufficient quantity ofpetrol can seriously damage the engine. Check the oillevel when the engine is off and the machine is on aneven surface.– Never run the petrol engine without air filter, as theengine could be damaged.– Technical service operations on petrol engine mustbe performed by an authorised Dealer.Use only original spare parts or equivalent for the petrolengine. Using spare parts of lower quality can seriouslydamage the engine.UNPACKINGWhen the machine is delivered, check that the cardboardpacking and the machine were not damaged duringtransportation. If the damage is evident, keep the packingand have it checked by the Parcel Service that deliveredit. Call the Carrier immediately to fill in a damage claim.Please check that the following items have been suppliedwith the machine:– Sweeper manual– Petrol engine manual– Spare Parts ListMACHINE DESCRIPTIONOPERATION CAPABILITIESThis sweeper has been designed and built to be used bya qualified operator to clean (by sweeping and vacuuming)smooth and solid floors in civil and industrial environmentsand to collect dust and light debris under safe operationconditions.CONVENTIONSForward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intendedwith reference to the operator’s position, that is to say onthe driver’s seat with the hands on the handlebar (1, Fig.C).Control panel(See Fig. B)1. Control panel2. On/off key switch3. Panel fastening screwsExterior general overview(See Fig. C)1. Handlebar2. Handlebar inclination adjusting knobs3. Selector lever4. Can holder5. Hood6. Rear wheels on fixed axle7. Pivoting front wheel8. Side broom9. Main broom (inside)10. Side broom lifting and adjusting knob11. Side broom retainer12. Left side skirt13. Right side skirt14. Front skirt15. Rear skirt16. Hopper17. Hopper hook18. Hopper hook handle19. Manual filter-shaker handle20. Main broom movable door21. Main broom height left adjuster22. Main broom height right adjuster23. Main broom right door24. Main broom right door fastening screws25. Pedal brake on front wheel (optional)26. Fuel tank cap27. Engine pull-starter cord handle28. Engine exhaust pipe29. Petrol tap and engine starter compartment30. Petrol engine ventilating grid31. Front skirt lifting lever