Powr-Flite PAS20DX, Operator'S Manual And Parts List

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connect to the mains supply, make sure that the supply voltage is 

the same as indicated on the battery charger itself. To charge the 

batteries connect the connector 

M5

, which comes directly from 

the battery compartment, to the battery charger connector. The 

charger will automatically regulate the charging cur-rent and will 

turn itself off when the batteries are recharged.

WARNING:

 The battery acid may give off harmful fumes. When 

working near the batteries use protective glasses and clothes.

DO NOT PLACE ANY METAL TOOLS OF ANY KIND ON THE 

BATTERIES.

 Recharging the batteries generates explosive gas. Do 

not smoke, light flames or make sparks. Make sure the charger 

is switched off before disconnecting. Recharge the batteries in a 

well-ventilated area and keep the cover open.

WARNING:

 objects lying on the floor can be thrown at high speed 

by the brushes, endangering people and/or property.

The area to be cleaned: In order to increase the effectiveness of the 

detergent, the area to be cleaned should first be swept (manually 

or by machine) to remove loose dirt, which may quickly clog up 

the suction circuit.

Powering up and operation:

• Turn off the battery charger and disconnect it from the 

  machine. Connect battery cable to machine.

• Turn the key switch, 

M6,

 to position 1 and press buttons 

M7

 and 

M8

;

• Lower the brush by pressing pedal 

M9

;

• Lower the floor wiper by pressing  pedal 

M3

;

• Regulate the flow of detergent to a minimum using knob 

M12

;

• Press lever 

M10

, the machine will go forward, keep press the 

 button 

M5

, the machine will go back-ward. Releasing 

M10

  to stop the machine

• Regulate the forward speed with potentiometer 

M11

;

• Finally, use lever 

M12

 to regulate the dosage of detergent 

  according to the amount of dirt and the speed of the machine.

Particularly dirty floors: Certain floors or environments require 

particular attention or even a second pass with the cleaner.

In this case you should make on pass with the wiper raised and the 

brush in the working position; in this way the detergent remains on 

the floor for longer and will dissolve the tougher dirt. The second 

pass should be made with the brush and wiper lowered and at a 

slower speed.

WARNING

this machine is designed to work in closed industrial environ-

ments on level floors or on inclines no steeper than 2%. Do not 

use flammable chemicals and/or explosives with this machine.

Squeegee assembly:

 Inspect and clean the floor squeegee  

  weekly and make sure to restore it to its working condition. If

  the drying action is not perfect after cleaning the wiper 

  assembly, remove and replace any worn rubber blades.

Brush:

 The brush must be kept in working order; to remove a 

  worn brush proceed as follows (follow the procedure in 

  reverse to reassemble):

• Turn off the machine (key switch in OFF position) and lift the 

  brush with the pedal provided (

M9

);

• Release the catch 

M15

 and remove the rubber spray guard;

• Turn the brush to be re-moved by hand until the coils of spring 

M19

 are accessible;

• By closing together the coils of spring 

M19

 with your fingers 

  (as if you where closing a pair of scissors) the brush will 

  free itself;

Recovery Tank:

 clean the tank every week as follows: lift the 

cover; 

  remove the cover of the suction motor 

M1

; remove the motor 

  stop ring 

M13

 and remove the suction motor from its seat; 

  carefully clean the filter, net and sponge, and remove the dirt 

  which has accumulated in the tank.

Batteries:

 Check the electrolyte level and top up with distilled 

  water if drops below the level of the battery elements. Keep the 

  batteries clean and dry with anti-static cloths. Recharging must 

  be carried out with the cell plugs removed and the cover of the

   machine opened so as to allow the gases generated to escape.

In confined spaces these gases can be explosive, so recharging 

should be done in a well ventilated area.