While Operating Machine; Stopping Machine; Emergency Stopping (Option) - Tennant 5500 Manual Del Operador

OPERATION

WHILE OPERATING MACHINE

FOR SAFETY: When using machine, go slow on
inclines and slippery surfaces.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard. Do Not
Pick Up Flammable Materials Or Reactive Metals.
1. Observe amount of solution flow on floor. To
increase or decrease water flow, adjust solution
control knob (Figure 17).
2. Periodically observe recovery tank for excessive
foam. If excessive foam appears, pour a
recommended foam control solution into recovery
tank.
ATTENTION: Do not allow foam or water to enter
float shut- -off screen, vacuum motor damage will
result. Foam will not activate float shut- -off
screen.
3. Always operate at a slower speed when scrubbing
around walls or obstacles.
4. Always reduce speed to maintain control when
turning machine.
5. If squeegee leaves streaks, raise and wipe blades
with a cloth. Pre-sweep area to prevent streaking.
6. Overlap each pass by 2 in / 51 mm.
7. Change or turn over pads when worn.
8. Stay clear of floor obstructions, such as electrical
plates or grates, they will destroy pads.
9. During brief stops, you do not have to turn off any
switches, the brushes and solution flow will
automatically stop when control grips are
released.
10. Periodically check battery meter discharge level.
When needle drops to the red zone, recharge
batteries.
ATTENTION: Do not continue to run machine
when battery meter needle is in the red zone,
battery damage will result.
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FIG. 17
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11. While cleaning, view clear tube at rear of machine
for remaining cleaning solution. Each mark on
hose indicates 5 gal / 19 L.
12. When solution tank runs dry, turn off brush switch,
and continue to vacuum until all dirty water is
consumed. Then drain recovery tank
(See DRAINING TANKS).

STOPPING MACHINE

1. Turn off brush switch, and continue to vacuum
until all dirty water is consumed.
2. Release control grips.
3. Raise squeegee.
4. Turn off switches and remove key if equipped.
FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing
machine, stop on level surface and turn off
machine.

EMERGENCY STOPPING (OPTION)

To stop machine in case of an emergency, hit the red
power kill button located at rear of control console.
The power kill button immediately stops all power to
machine (Figure 18).
To reset power kill button, shut off all switches and
turn kill button to the right. Resume to normal
operation.
FIG. 18
Tennant 5500/5520 (12- -06)