24 SCRUBTEC 653B – 653BL – 651BCL – 661BL 9097058000(2)2009-10 AENGLISH USER MANUALBattery charging with (optional) battery charger installed on the machineConnect the battery charger cable (6) to the electrical mains (the electrical mains voltage and frequency must be compatible14.with the battery charger values shown on the machine serial number plate (34)).When the battery charger is connected to the electrical mains, all machine functions are automatically cut off.If the red warning light (94) on the battery charger control panel stays on, the battery charger is charging the batteries.When the green warning light (92) turns on, the battery charging is completed.15.When the battery charging is completed, disconnect the battery charger cable (6) from the electrical mains and wind it round16.its housing (7).Carefully lower the tank (40).17.NOTEFor further information about the battery charger (90) operation, see the relevant Manual.MACHINE WORKING HOUR CHECK(Only if the machine is equipped with hour counter)Turn the ignition key (80) to “I”.1.Press the switch (73) and read on the hour counter (79) the total number of working hours (scrubbing/drying) performed by the2.machine.Press the switch (73) again.3.Turn the ignition key (80) to “0”.4.SQUEEGEE CLEANINGNOTEThe squeegee must be clean and its blades must be in good conditions in order to get a good drying.CAUTION!It is advisable to wear protective gloves when cleaning the squeegee because there may be sharp debris.Drive the machine on a level floor.1.Turn the ignition key (80) to “0”.2.Lower the squeegee (25) with the lever (10).3.Loosen the handwheels (26) and remove the squeegee (25).4.Disconnect the vacuum hose (15) from the squeegee.5.Clean the steel squeegee (Fig. 5) or the aluminium squeegee (Fig. 6). Clean the compartments (A, Fig. 5 or 6) and the hole6.(B) especially. Check the front blade (C) and the rear blade (D) for integrity, cuts and tears; if necessary replace them (see theprocedure in the following paragraph).Install the squeegee in the reverse order of removal.7.