Limpar 72, Operating Manual

Page 1: ...age of the original operating manual German Keep on hand for further use 4F Maschinentechnik GmbH Am Gasspeicher 6 D 49453 Rehden Tel 49 0 5446 997 040 Fax 49 0 5446 997 042 email info 4 f de Internet www 4 f de 4F Maschinentechnik GmbH 4KM KV01 2010 ...

Page 2: ...ad this operating manual carefully prior to assembly and operation of the sweeping machine Always comply with the instructions and information contained herein particularly the safety instructions If the operating manual is lost or in poor condition request a new copy from the manufacturer the same applies for parts of the operating manual This operating manual only applies for the sweeping machin...

Page 3: ...ensuing consequences Contact your specialist dealer to order spare parts or accessories In addition comply with the instructions in the operating manual of the motor manufacturer This is included in the sub package for the sweeping machine 4F Maschinentechnik GmbH assumes no liability for the content of the operating manual provided by the motor manufacturer Explanation of symbols signs and direct...

Page 4: ...n for efficient and trouble free operation refers to important information in other sections and documents 2 Many texts serve a particular purpose These texts are marked as follows Listings ð Instructing text e g a sequence of activities 3 In the text the sides of the sweeping machine are cited left right front rear Left or right refers to the side that the operator of the machine sees viewed from...

Page 5: ...Protective cover 11 1 8 Safety regulations and accident prevention regulations 12 1 9 Disposal 13 1 10 Safety signs on the sweeping machine 14 2 Description 15 2 1 Type plate 15 2 2 Overview 16 2 3 Technical data 17 3 Commissioning 18 3 1 Unpacking 18 3 2 Adjusting the steering arm 19 3 3 Mounting the pivot support for side adjustment of the sweeping brush 21 4 Operation 23 4 1 Preparatory activit...

Page 6: ...ks 33 5 2 1 Maintenance schedule 33 5 2 2 Maintenance records 33 5 2 3 Checking the Bowden cables for ease of movement 33 5 2 4 Checking the air pressure in the tyres 35 5 2 5 Cleaning the sweeping machine 35 5 2 6 Checking and cleaning the air filter 35 5 3 Maintenance and repair verifications 36 6 Decommissioning and preservation 37 7 Faults and fault correction 37 8 Accessories 38 8 1 Sweepings...

Page 7: ... manual the statutory regulations particularly the safety and accident prevention regulations must also be complied with 1 1 Intended use The Limpar 72 sweeping machine may only be used to clean paths and surfaces that are paved with concrete asphalt paving stones or slabs outside of closed rooms Intended use also includes compliance with all the instructions in the operating manual DANGER If the ...

Page 8: ...port persons or objects it is used to move or carry objects or vehicles it is operated in faulty condition or with safety relevant faults it is used without the safety cladding elements that are installed as standard equipment unsuitable personnel are assigned to operate the sweeping machine 1 3 Product observation Notify us without delay if faults or problems occur when operating your sweeping ma...

Page 9: ...y or the health of persons is jeopardised Consequently no one should be in this area when the sweeping machine is in operation WARNING For persons in the danger zone there is danger of injury due to collision with the sweeping machine and due to thrown up sweepings Therefore Only operate the sweeping machine if no one is in the danger zone Carefully observe the danger zone and stop the sweeping ma...

Page 10: ...0 of 39 05 19 2010 Limpar 72 NOTE When swinging the sweeping brush to the right or left this change in direction also applies for the danger zone Safety Fig 1 Danger zone 2 5 m 5 m ahead of the sweeping brush ...

Page 11: ...table work clothing is selected and also worn 1 7 Safety devices and protective devices 1 7 1 Safety switch The switch levers for traction drive and rotation of the sweeping brush are designed as safety switches By pressing down the switch levers on the steering arm handles the traction drive and the rotation of the sweeping broom will be switched on To bring the sweeping machine to a standstill i...

Page 12: ...s the result intended use see section 1 1 Due to poor lighting conditions during operation a number of dangers can occur Only operate the sweeping machine if there is adequate lighting For sweeping tasks along walls there is danger of hand scrape injuries Avoid touching the walls with your hands and wear protective gloves Maintenance and repair tasks may only be executed by the specialist dealer o...

Page 13: ...ers for personnel and objects can occur We recommend that you keep maintenance logs Switch off the sweeping machine prior to performing repair tasks including cleaning tasks Ensure that no other person can restart the sweeping machine e g pull off the spark plug connector Otherwise there is danger of injury Only use original spare parts and accessories that are approved by the manufacturer The use...

Page 14: ...eping machine Do not remove any warning stickers Replace warning stickers that come off of the machine or that have already been lost Stickers Meaning Before using the sweeping machine the operating manual must be read All information contained in the operating manual must always be complied with Position On the rear of the machine in the operator s field of vision Warning general dangers Position...

Page 15: ...tor powers the sweeping brush and or the drive wheels which can be individually switched The sweeper has a steering arm with which it is guided by a pedestrian and from which all operating elements can be reached 2 1 Type plate A type plate is attached on the sweeper it contains the basic data for the sweeper see Fig 2 The type plate is on the left side of the sweeping machine below the motor Desc...

Page 16: ...e Switch lever brush drive Swivel support Side adjustment sweeping brush Handle bar height adjustment element Leaf spring with 3 holes Height adjustment sweeping brush Protective cover Accessory receptacles Brush deck Sweeper brush Support wheel Drive wheel Fuel control lever and motor stop Description Locking tab ...

Page 17: ...eping machine Vibration total value Honda motors ahwd 3 5 m 2 Vibration total value Briggs Stratton motor ahwd 3 3 m 2 Noise emission value of the sweeping machine Sound power level Honda motor LWAd 95 dB A 1pW Sound power level Briggs Stratton motor LWAd 94 dB A 1pW Sound pressure level on the operator s ear Honda motor LpAd 84 5 dB A 20µPa Sound pressure level at the operator s ear Briggs Stratt...

Page 18: ...ne 3 1 Unpacking ð Place the packed sweeping machine on a level floor ð Open the box on the top ð Cut open the 4 corners of the box to the floor ð Mount the drive wheels see the assembly instructions for the drive wheels included as a separate sheet in the box or at the end of this page ð Set up the steering arm in accordance with section 3 2 and roll the sweeping machine out of the packaging ð Di...

Page 19: ...and damaged when lifting up the steering arm Burrs may be present on sheet metal parts on which you can cut yourself Therefore Carefully lift up the steering arm When lifting up the steering arm pay attention to the Bowden cables Wear work gloves At the lower end of the steering arm you will find a lock finger on the right side that can engage in one of the underlying leaf springs To prevent the f...

Page 20: ...n the two M6 screws are tightened See Fig 6 Commissioning Fig 6 Correct installation of the lock finger The leaf spring is fastened on a bracket that can be slid back and forth slightly in slotted holes so that the lock finger can cleanly engage in all 3 holes In Fig 7 the screws are marked that must be unscrewed to adjust the leaf spring The housing does not need to be opened because the screws a...

Page 21: ...ð Guide the swivel support through the support eye from the front with the operating handle in front ð Fit the joint of the swivel support onto the connection on the brush deck ð Hook the locking comb of the swivel support into the support eye ð Fit the white plastic washer onto the connection of the swivel support and tighten the self locking nut to the extent that the plastic washer can still be...

Page 22: ...pport Fig 9 Locking comb Fig 10 Fastening of the swivel support Self locking nut not tight Plastic washer must be able to turn Swivel support Swivel support Swivel support Support eye Support eye Connection Joint Brush deck Locking comb Securing screw Commissioning ...

Page 23: ...zone see Fig 1 Only switch on traction drive and brush rotation after this has been done Always observe the danger zone during operation Stop the traction drive and brush rotation if people enter the danger zone during operation WARNING Life threatening danger due to harmful sweepings When dealing with harmful sweepings e g due to radioactive or biological contamination there is danger of fatal il...

Page 24: ...ransverse to the direction of the slope Do not use the sweeping machine on terrain with a slope of more than 37 20 degrees WARNING Danger of injury due to dismounted or non functioning protective devices and safety devices If protection and safety devices are converted bypassed or dismounted they no longer fulfil their function Therefore Do not convert or bypass protective devices and safety devic...

Page 25: ...ger of poisoning due to exhaust gases and petrol fumes Therefore Only operate the sweeping machine outside of closed rooms WARNING Danger of poisoning and danger of material damage when parking the hot sweeping machine in closed rooms When parking the hot sweeping machine in closed rooms there is danger of explosion due to petrol fumes Therefore After operation let the sweeping machine cool down O...

Page 26: ...e the lock position press the leaf spring downward with your foot until the pin is freed ð Swing the steering arm to the front or rear to change the handle height ð In the desired position remove your foot from the leaf spring and let the pin re engage 4 1 2 Adjusting the height of the sweeping brush The sweeping brush should be pressed in approx 1 5 cm in operation ð Release the locking tab on th...

Page 27: ... first start of the motor fill at least half full with fuel see the operating manual provided by the motor manufacturer in the sub package for the sweeping machine WARNING Danger of injury and danger of material damage if fuel is filled during operation When fuel runs over the hot motor and the exhaust highly flammable gases occur Therefore Switch off the motor see section 4 2 2 Let the motor cool...

Page 28: ...n pulled off ð Open the fuel cock if present see the operating manual provided by the motor manufacturer in the sub package for the sweeping machine ð Place the fuel control lever on Max choke position ð Start the motor with a forceful pull on the starting rope ð After a few seconds set the fuel control lever back far enough that the motor no longer runs in choke but in the full load range 4 2 2 S...

Page 29: ... handle downward see Fig 3 The sweeping machine starts up ð Release the red lever on the left steering arm handle The lever flips upward and the sweeping machine stops moving 4 2 4 Switching the sweeping brushes on and off CAUTION Danger of injury due to the machine falling when switching on the sweeping brush drive When switching on the sweeping brush drive the sweeping machine moves toward the o...

Page 30: ...ps 4 2 5 Side adjustment of the sweeping brush To brush the sweepings to one side the sweeping brush can be positioned diagonally ð Lift the handle of the swing support for the side adjustment so that the locking comb disengages from the support eye see Fig 3 page 16 and Fig 9 page 22 ð Pull the handle of the swivel support to the rear to sweep to the right slide it to the front to sweep to the le...

Page 31: ...er of injury hazards Therefore Unplug the spark plug connector for maintenance tasks WARNING Danger of injury due to dismounted protective devices and safety devices If protective devices and safety devices are dismounted they no longer fulfil their function Therefore Always remount protective devices and safety devices after they have been dismounted for example for service and maintenance purpos...

Page 32: ...ccessories approved by the manufacturer voids the liability for the ensuing consequences Therefore Only use original spare parts and accessories that are approved by the manufacturer ATTENTION Improper maintenance can damage the sweeping machine Therefore Only have maintenance and repair tasks executed by the specialist dealer This also applies for replacement of the sweeping brush Maintenance and...

Page 33: ...yre pressure 5 2 4 Clean the sweeping machine 5 2 5 as needed Check and clean the air filter 5 2 6 5 2 2 Maintenance records Enter the executed maintenance tasks in the table provided for this purpose See section 5 3 page 36 This makes the maintenance history traceable For more extensive records concerning tasks performed on the sweeping machine we recommend that you keep a separate list 5 2 3 Che...

Page 34: ...er if one or both switch levers are hard to move or do not spring back into their original position Bowden cable of the fuel control lever ð Place the fuel control lever on Max ð Place the fuel control lever on Min and in this process observe the counter lever on the carburettor see the operating manual provided by the motor manufacturer in the sub package of the sweeping machine You must be able ...

Page 35: ...ner can damage the seals bearings and joints of the sweeping machine Therefore Do not clean the sweeping machine with a high pressure cleaner Clean the sweeping machine as needed with a soft water spray and auto care agents After snow removal tasks the sweeping machine must be cleaned of adhering snow and road salt 5 2 6 Checking and cleaning the air filter If you use the sweeping machine in a dus...

Page 36: ...Page 36 of 39 05 19 2010 Limpar 72 5 3 Maintenance and repair verifications Executed maintenance tasks Date Signature Comments executed tasks Maintenance and repair ...

Page 37: ...in Max choke position Place the fuel control lever in the Max position Spark plug connector is pulled off Fit on the spark plug connector No fuel in the tank Fill with fuel The sweeping machine does not start up Gas cock is closed Open gas cock Often the sweeping roller sticks Bowden cable is not correctly adjusted Contact the specialist dealer Air pressure varies in the tyres Correct the air pres...

Page 38: ...ipped with snow chains and clearing blade 8 3 Sweeping brushes for winter service Sweeping brushes with 8x2 poly bristles are particularly well suited for winter service because they do not absorb water and the bristles of the double brush rows support each other Thus additionally a good throw effect is produced 9 Specialist dealer Your specialist dealer is available for the ordering of spare part...

Page 39: ...ation loses its validity Designation Limpar 72 sweeping machine Types FKV G3 FKV G5 different motors Manufacturer Company 4F Maschinentechnik GmbH Address Am Gasspeicher 6 49453 Rehden Agreement is declared with the following additional directives that apply for the machine Electromagnetic Compatibility 2004 108 EC Harmonised standards applied DIN EN 12100 1 DIN EN 12100 2 DIN EN ISO 13849 1 DIN E...