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Parts & Operations Manual
Labrador
PRACTICAL GUIDE FOR THE OPERATOR
! WARNING: Before starting work, wear overalls, ear protectors, non-slip and waterproof shoes, mask to protect the respiratory tract,
gloves and all other personal protection devices necessitated by the work environment.
! WARNING: Never leave the machine unattended or parked with the electronic ignition key inserted.
! INFORMATION: If you are using the machine for the first time, we recommend trying it out on a large obstacle-free surface first
to acquire the necessary familiarity.
! WARNING: To avoid damaging the surface of the floor you are cleaning, avoid rotating the brushes with the machine stationary.
! WARNING: Always dilute the detergent according to the manufacturer’s instructions. Do not use sodium hypochlorite (bleach)
or other oxidants, particularly in strong concentrations. Do not use solvents or hydrocarbons. The water and detergent temperature
must not exceed the maximum indicated in the “Technical specifications”. They must be free of sand and/or other impurities.
The machine has been designed for use with low-foam biodegradable detergents made specifically for scrubber dryers.
For a complete and up-to-date list of the detergents and chemicals available, contact the Manufacturer.
Use products suitable for the floor and dirt to be removed only.
Follow the safety regulations on use of detergents given in the section “Safety regulations”.
Preparing the machine for work
Proceed as follows before starting work:
•
Check that the display shows the batteries to be fully charged. Recharge if necessary. See the
“Battery maintenance
and charging”
section.
•
Make sure that the dirty water tank is empty. Empty it if necessary; see
“Emptying the dirty water tank”
.
•
Make sure that the solution tank is full. Fill it if necessary; see
“Filling the water/detergent tank”
. If the machine is not
fitted with the “Chem-Dose” accessory, add detergent to the tank in the required percentage, using the measuring cap.
•
Adjust the instrument panel height by unscrewing the adjustment knobs (Fig. 10-ref. 4).
Controls
•
Display (Fig. 7):
•
Displays the maximum speed ramp set (Fig. 7-ref. 1), version
with electric drive.
•
The percentage of battery charge (Fig. 7-ref. 2).
•
The machine operating hours (Fig. 7-ref. 4) standard version,
the minutes remaining until the detergent runs out,
and alternatively the sq.m remaining until the detergent
runs out on the
APC version (ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY
CONTROL)
.
•
The number of liters of detergent in the tank, on the
APC version
(ADVANCED PRODUCTIVITY CONTROL)
(Fig. 7-ref. 3).
•
The alarms (see chapter “Alarms on the display”).
•
Indication of the set operating program (Fig. 7-ref. 5).
•
Brush indication, with pressure level (Fig. 7-ref. 6).
•
Water delivery indication, with level (Fig. 7-ref. 7).
•
Suction indication, with speed level (Fig. 7-ref. 8).
•
Electronic key (Fig. 8-ref. 1):
inserting the key enables operation
of the machine; remove the key to completely switch off the machine
in an emergency.
•
Main Switch (mains powered versions only):
press the switch to power
the machine (Fig.25, rif.1);
