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This book has important information for the use and safe operation of this machine. Failure to read this book prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
ENGLISH Table of Contents Operator Safety Instructions ..............................3 Introduction & Machine Specifications ............................ 5 Symbols Used on Focus ................................. 6 Display Screens for Focus ..............................7 Machine Control Panel ................................8 Machine Controls and Features .............................. 9 How to Prepare the Machine for Operation ........................... 10 How to Handle the Packed Machine ........................
Failure to read the Operator’s Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well. You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it.
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Use of this machine to move other objects or to climb on could result in injury or damage. Do not use this machine as a step or furniture. CAUTION: Your machine warranty will be voided if anything other than genuine Clarke parts are used on your machine. Always use Clarke parts for replacement. CAUTION: This machine contains lead acid batteries.
SCREEN 3 (Diagnostic) The Diagnostic only. It will not show unless a fault with the machine occurs. When the fault happens the icon and error code will be displayed. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 7 -...
The circuit breaker reset buttons are located on the back side of the front cover below front display. The breakers are as follows: Item A - Main (5 amp) Item B - Key Switch (5 amp) Clarke ® Page Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
ENGLISH Machine Controls and Features Recovery Tank Float The FOCUS Rider Scrubber is equipped with a float that shuts the vacuum off when the recovery tank is full. The squeegee will no longer pick up water. If this should happen, raise the squeegee and empty the recovery tank.
3. Rotate the recovery tank and then carefully rotate it forward to the normal operating position. Lower the base support of the seat. NOTE: Charge the batteries before using. Clarke ® Page -10- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
To clean the terminals and connectors, use a terminal and connector cleaning tool. Do not allow ammonia or bicarbonate of soda to get into the batteries. Keep the batteries charged. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 11 -...
(see figure 5, A - Red, B - Yellow, and C - Green ). For color indications see figure 6. Recharging the Batteries The Focus Rider Scrubber comes with an on board charger. Plug into any wall socket and charging is automatic. Observe indicator light to ensure the charging process has started (see figure 5, A - Red, B - Yellow, and C - Green ).
NOTE: As the rear squeegee blade wears, it can be rotated and/or flipped to obtain four good edges before having to change blades. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 13 -...
8. Raise door and install thumb screw. 9. Place side skirt on retainer pins and lower in place. 10. Brushes should be rotated after every 20 hours of use. Figure 13 Figure 14 Clarke ® Page -14- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
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3. Turn the key switch "OFF". 4. Go to the side of the machine. 5. Pull downward on the brush or pad until it releases from the flex plates. See figure 16. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 15 -...
The middle position is for medium weight operators. The bottom position is for heavy weight operators. See figure 20, B. NOTE: The lever must be pressed firmly to change positions. Figure 20 Clarke ® Page -16- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
The vacuum motors will shut down a few moments later. NOTE: Recovery times will vary depending on solution flow setting and floor type. Figure 23 Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 17 -...
1. Press the “ - “ side of the switch (figure 27). 2. Press and hold the “ - “ side of the switch to achieve maximum or no brush pressure. Figure 27 Clarke ® Page -18- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
Stop the machine safely. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a straight direction. Turn a 180 turn where one rear wheel just pivots. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 19 -...
7. Make sure that the brushes/pads are in position and installed correctly. 8. Make sure the brush housings are in position on the brush head. 9. Check the installation of the squeegee and squeegee hose. Clarke ® Page -20- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
2 inches (5 cm) of the area already cleaned by the brush. NOTE: During most cleaning procedures, apply and remove the solution in one operation. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 21 -...
10. Empty the recovery tank. NOTE: When hose is lowered below water level, water will flow. WARNING: Use gloves to protect your hands from contact with dangerous solutions when preforming the steps listed above. Clarke ® Page -22- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
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Always wear eye protection and protection clothing when working near batteries. 18. Charge the batteries. See the instructions in the section of this book called “How to Charge the Batteries”. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 23 -...
(see figure 36). NOTE: Make sure that the tank is empty first. 4. Rinse the tank and clean the drain plug. Clarke ® Page -24- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
1. Remove the squeegee assembly from the machine. 2. Remove clamp and front squeegee blade. 3. Install new front squeegee blade and reinstall clamp. 4. Replace squeegee on machine. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 25 -...
3. Recovery Hose - Position garden hose inside recovery tank. Recovery hose is located behind threaded lip. NOTE: Do not place hose in vacuum intake (see figure 40), damage will occur. Clarke ® Page -26- Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider...
Poor electrical connection at the brush head Connect the electrical connection at the brush unit. head unit. Clarke ® Operator's Manual (EN) - Focus Rider - 27 -...