ENGLISH USER MANUAL16 1463436000(1)2008-05 A SR 1301 BStopping the machineTo stop the machine, release the pedal (69).1.To stop the machine quickly, also press the service brake pedal (75).In case of emergency, press the emergency push-button (64) to immediately stop the machine.To deactivate the emergency push-button (64), turn it in the direction shown by the arrow.Turn the ignition key (67) to “0” and remove it.2.Engage the parking brake by pressing the pedal (75), then engage the brake lock control lever (68).3.MACHINE OPERATION68704257375716751 56 57 58P100247Avoid stopping for a long time with the machine in the same position and the brooms turning: this could create unwanted1.marks on the floor.To collect light and bulky waste materials, lift the front skirt by pressing the pedal (74); take into consideration that the machine2.vacuum capability is reduced when the front skirt is lifted.WARNING!When operating on wet floors, it is essential to turn off the vacuum system by pressing the switch (56) toprevent the dust filter from being damaged.For machine proper operation, the dust filter must be as clean as possible. To clean the dust filter while sweeping, turn on the3.filter shaker for a short interval by pressing the upper part of the switch (56), then turn on the vacuum system by pressing thelower part of the switch (56).While working, repeat the procedure every 10 minutes on average (depending on the dustiness of the area to be cleaned).NOTEThis procedure can also be performed when the machine is moving.CAUTION!When the dust filter is clogged and/or the hopper is full, the machine cannot collect dust and debris anymore.The hopper (4) should be dumped after each working period and whenever it is full (see the procedure in the next paragraph).4.