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Operating Manual for ARA 66BM 100 Automatic Scrubber and Accessories ARA 80BM 100 This machine is intended for industrial and professional use only! Read these instructions carefully before operating the machine!
Special attention should be given to the notes relating to safety instructions. 1.2 Manufacturer Address: Contact: G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG Tel: +49 (0)711/95 44-950 columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Fax: +49 (0)711/95 44 -941 P.O. Box 50 09 60 e-mail: info@columbus-clean.com D-70 339 Stuttgart Internet: www.columbus-clean.com...
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 WARNING! Danger of electric shock! This symbol draws attention to the danger of an electric shock. By non-observance of these safety instructions there is a danger of injury or death. Such work may only be carried out by a properly trained electrician.
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 2 Safety This chapter contains an overview of all important safety aspects. In addition, the individual sections contain specific safety instructions on how danger can be avoided, indicated with appropriate symbols. Furthermore, the pictograms, signs and instructions on the appliance must be observed and kept in readable condition.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 2.3 Proper use The operational safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when the equipment is used according to the instructions contained in the operating manual. The automatic scrubber is only designed for cleaning waterproof and abrasion resistant floor coverings inside buildings.
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Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 ATTENTION! Improper use can cause considerable damage to the appliance, floor covering as well as other objects. When using the appliance, never run over thresholds, steps, carpets or objects which could get caught up, such as cables.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 WARNING! Risk of injury through slipping! When working with the appliance always wear non-skid safety shoes and ensure that cleaning fluid which has leaked out is cleaned up completely. When cleaning floors with the appliance, cleaning agents can be used. WARNING! Cleaning agents can be hazardous to health.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 3.3 Appliance description/functions Sitting on the driver's seat, the operator has to push the appliance forward by the handle over the floor area to be cleaned. The rotary action of the brush cleans the floor and, at the same time, aids the forward motion of the appliance.
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 5 Transport, packaging and storage 5.1 Safety advice WARNING! Risk of injury! During transportation or during loading and unloading there is a risk of injury from falling parts. The appliance may be damaged or ruined if transported in the wrong way. For this reason the following safety advice should be observed: –...
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 6 Assembly WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
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Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 Opening the battery compartment: 1. Push the driver's seat completely to the back (see Chap. "Driver's seat adjustment“). 2. Click the driver’s seat to the front and fix it. 3. Pivote the empty dirty water tank completely to the side. Installing/removing batteries: 4.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 6.4 Squeegee attach/remove Attach squeegee: Lower the squeegee holder (2) using lever (1). Place the squeegee (3) behind the automatic scrubber in such a way that the support rollers (4) are at the back. Turn the quick clamping levers (5) counterclockwise through several turns, but don't unscrew completely.
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Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 Removing the cleaning tool: Switch the automatic scrubber off completely and raise the brush unit using the foot pedal (See Chapter "Operation"). Turn the cleaning tool by hand sharply backwards in the direction indicated until it is released;...
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7 Operation WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.1.4 Filling with cleaning solution Turn off the automatic scrubber completely. ATTENTION! The wrong cleaning solution or filling may ruin the appliance. Pay attention to the following when filling with solution: •...
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7.2 Operation during cleaning work 7.2.1 Squeegee tool lower/raise – Suction device switch On/Off ATTENTION! The suction device is only switched on when the squeegee is lowered. Lower squeegee to the working position: Lift lever (1) a little, slightly pull it to the right and lower.
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.2.5 Adjusting the maximum speed Adjust the maximum speed using the rotary knob (2). Turn left – to reduce the speed Turn right – to increase the speed Setting the forward and reverse gear The toggle switch (3) is used to select the forward and reverse gear.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 • When cleaning floors with the appliance, never go over thresholds, steps or carpets or objects which could get caught, such as e.g. cables. Max. floor gradient 8%. • Never leave the scrubber unattended. Keep unauthorized persons away from the appliance. •...
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.4.2 Air filter insert clean/change Switch the automatic scrubber off completely. Open the recovery tank cover (1) as far as it will go. Open the air filter cap (2) and remove the air filter insert (3) from the filter unit. Carefully clean the air filter insert (3) by hand with clean water and then allow to dry completely, or replace with a new air filter insert (3).
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 7.5 Recharging the batteries WARNING! Risk of injury! Before charging the batteries, every operator must first have read the operating manuals of the automatic scrubber, the battery charger and the manual/instructions of the battery manufacturer – especially all safety instructions –...
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 7.5.1 Recharging the batteries with internal charger (Optional) 1. Switch the automatic scrubber off completely, Opening the battery compartment (see Sec. "Opening the battery compartment"). 2. Remove the mains plug from the holders (2) and pull out the mains cable completely.
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 8 Maintenance WARNING! Risk of injury! Danger to people and objects may originate from the appliance. Work on and with the appliance may only be carried out by suitably qualified personnel in accordance with all the safety instructions given in Chapter "Safety"...
Automatic scurbber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80BM 100 – The maintenance frequency and the work carried out must be in accordance with the operating manual/instructions of the battery manufacturer. Maintenance work: – Maintain the batteries in accordance with the operating manual/instructions. –...
Automatic scrubber ARA 66BM 100 Automatic scrubber ARA 80MB 100 10 Accessories The following accessories can be obtained from the manufacturer: • Scrubbrushes of different brush strengths • Pad holders for pads • Silent version • Drive batteries • Maintenance free drive batteries •...
11 Declaration of Conformity in accordance with the EC Directive on Machines 2006/42/EC Manufacturer G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Mercedesstraße 15 D-70372 Stuttgart hereby declares that the following product conforms to the regulations of the above mentioned directive –...
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G. Staehle GmbH u. Co. KG columbus Reinigungsmaschinen Postfach 50 09 60 70339 Stutgart. Germany. Tel:. +49 (0)711 / 9544-950 70103100 Fax: +49 (0)711 / 9544-94 info@columbus-clean.com www.columbus-clean.com...
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