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385DLH Operator Manual MM321 Home Find... Go To..
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This manual is furnished with each new TENNANT Model 385DLH. It provides necessary operating and preventive maintenance instructions. Read this manual completely and understand the machine before operating or servicing it. This machine will provide excellent service. However, the best results will be obtained at minimum costs if: D The machine is operated with reasonable care.
– Use cardboard to locate leaking – In areas with possible falling objects hydraulic fluid under pressure. unless equipped with overhead guard. – Use TENNANT supplied or approved replacement parts. 2. Before starting machine: – Check for fuel, oil, and liquid leaks.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS The following safety labels are mounted on the machine in the locations indicated. If these or any label becomes damaged or illegible, install a new label in its place. EMISSIONS LABEL – LOCATED ON THE ENGINE FAN AND BELT LABEL – SIDE PANEL OF THE OPERATOR LOCATED ON THE RADIATOR SHROUD.
OPERATION OPERATION OPERATOR RESPONSIBILITY - The operator’s responsibility is to take care of the daily maintenance and checkups of the machine to keep it in good working condition. The operator must inform the service mechanic or supervisor when the required maintenance intervals occur as stated in the MAINTENANCE section of this manual.
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- Keep your machine regularly maintained by following the maintenance information in this manual. We recommend taking advantage of a regularly scheduled service contract from your TENNANT representative. - Order parts and supplies directly from your authorized TENNANT representative. Use the parts manual provided when ordering parts.
OPERATION MACHINE COMPONENTS 08325 A. Operator Seat Hopper Cover B. Steering Wheel G. Hopper Access Cover C. Engine Cover H. Side Brush D. Engine Side Door Instrument Panel E. Main Brush Access Door 385 MM321 (6–93) Home Find... Go To..
OPERATION CONTROL PANEL SYMBOLS These symbols identify controls and displays on the machine: Main and Side Brushes On Charging System Main Brush On Engine Oil Pressure Hopper Door Open Engine Water Temperature Hopper Door Close Hopper Temperature – Thermo Sentryt Hopper Down Main Brush Shut Down Hopper Up...
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OPERATION Side Brush Down Circuit Breaker 9 Side Brush Up Circuit Breaker 10 Circuit Breaker 1 Windshield Wiper Slow Circuit Breaker 2 Windshield Wiper Fast Circuit Breaker 3 Dome Light Circuit Breaker 4 Heater Circuit Breaker 5 Cab Pressurizer Slow Circuit Breaker 6 Cab Pressurizer Fast Circuit Breaker 7...
OPERATION CONTROLS AND INSTRUMENTS 08326 A. Directional Pedal Clogged Filter Light B. Brake Pedal Q. Main Brush Shut Down Light C. Parking Brake Lever R. Fuel Level Gauge D. Horn Button S. Hourmeter E. Main Brush And Side Brush Lever Hazard Light Switch (Option) Hopper Door Lever U.
OPERATION OPERATION OF CONTROLS DIRECTIONAL PEDAL The directional pedal controls direction of travel and the propelling speed of the machine. You change the speed of the machine with the pressure of your foot; the harder you press the faster the machine travels. Forward: Press the top of the directional pedal with the toe of your foot.
OPERATION The toe angle of the directional pedal is adjustable. Remove the clevis pin, move the top of the pedal to the angle needed, and put the clevis pin through the adjustment holes. 08330 BRAKE PEDAL The brake pedal stops the machine. Stop: Take your foot off the directional pedal and let it return to the neutral position.
OPERATION HORN BUTTON The horn button operates the horn. Sound: Press the button. MAIN BRUSH AND SIDE BRUSH LEVER The main brush and side brush lever controls the main brush and side brush rotation. 08334 Main Brush and Side Brush On: Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position.
OPERATION HOPPER DOOR LEVER The hopper door lever opens and closes the hopper door and dust door. Open the hopper door when sweeping. Close the hopper door when emptying the hopper to control debris and dust. Open: Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there.
OPERATION HOPPER LIFT LEVER The hopper lift lever raises and lowers the hopper. Up: Pull and hold the hopper lift lever into the Up position. WARNING: Raised hopper may fall. Engage hopper support bar. NOTE: The hopper will not raise if the main brush and side brush are operating.
OPERATION MAIN BRUSH POSITION LEVER The main brush position lever lowers and raises the main brush. The main brush can be lowered into two sweeping positions; down and float. Down is used for general sweeping. Float is used when sweeping extremely uneven surfaces. Down: Pull the main brush position lever back and to the left into the Down position.
OPERATION MAIN BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The main brush down pressure knob changes the main brush contact with the sweeping surface. Heavy: Turn the main brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 08347 Light: Turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. 08348 TURN SIGNAL SWITCH (OPTION) The turn signal switch operates the turn signals.
OPERATION Left: Pull the switch lever back. 06488 Flashers: Pull out the knob. 06745 HOPPER TEMPERATURE LIGHT – THERMO SENTRYt The hopper temperature light comes on when there is too much heat in the hopper, possibly from a fire. The Thermo Sentry will stop the vacuum fan.
OPERATION ENGINE OIL PRESSURE LIGHT The engine oil pressure light comes on when the engine oil pressure falls below 35 kPa. Stop operating the machine. Locate the problem and have it corrected. 07758 CHARGING SYSTEM LIGHT The charging system light comes on when the existing voltage potential of the battery is not within normal range –...
OPERATION MAIN BRUSH SHUT DOWN LIGHT The main brush shut down light comes on when there is excessive down pressure for the main brush, or there is a problem with the main and side brush hydraulic motor circuit. The brush pressures can be reduced with the main brush and side brush pressure knobs.
OPERATION OPERATING LIGHTS SWITCH The operating lights switch powers on and off the headlights and taillights. On: Press the operating lights switch. The indicator light above the switch will come on. Off: Press the operating lights switch. The indicator light above the switch will go off. VACUUM FAN SWITCH 07768 The vacuum fan switch starts and stops the...
OPERATION Fast 2: Press the engine speed switch until the third indicator light comes on. This speed is for sweeping light litter. 07772 FILTER SHAKER SWITCH The filter shaker switch starts the hopper dust filter shaker. The shaker automatically operates for 40 seconds.
OPERATION Up: Pull the side brush position lever back and to the left into the Up slot. IGNITION SWITCH 08350 The ignition switch starts and stops the engine with a key. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.
OPERATION SIDE BRUSH DOWN PRESSURE KNOB The side brush down pressure knob changes the side brush contact with the sweeping surface. Heavy: Turn the side brush down pressure knob counter-clockwise. 08353 Light: Turn the side brush down pressure knob clockwise. 08354 STEERING COLUMN TILT LEVER The steering column tilt lever controls the angle of...
OPERATION CIRCUIT BREAKERS The circuit breakers are resetable electrical circuit protection devices. Their design stops the flow of current in the event of a circuit overload. Once a circuit breaker is tripped, it must be reset manually. Press the reset button after the breaker has cooled down.
OPERATION LATCHES The side doors, rear doors, engine cover, hopper cover, and cab door are secured with latches. Open the Main Brush Side Doors: Push down on the door latch. Open the Engine Side Door: Pull up on the door latch.
OPERATION The seat front-to-rear position is adjusted by the seat position lever. Adjust: Pull the lever out, slide the seat backward or forward to the desired position and release the lever. 08359 Lift: Pull up on the seat mounting plate until the seat mount locks up.
OPERATION WINDSHIELD WIPER SWITCH (OPTION) The windshield wiper switch operates the windshield wiper on the cab option. The wiper can be operated at two speeds. Slow: Press the top of the switch. Fast: Press the bottom of the switch. Off: Return the switch to the middle position. 08398 DOME LIGHT SWITCH (OPTION) The dome light switch controls the dome light on...
OPERATION AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH IN-OUT SWITCH (OPTION) The auxiliary side brush in-out switch controls the in and out movement of the auxiliary side brush option. In: Press the left side of the switch. Out: Press the right side of the switch. AUXILIARY SIDE BRUSH UP-DOWN SWITCH (OPTION) 08725...
OPERATION - Check the brakes and steering for proper operation. 08331 STARTING THE MACHINE 1. You must be in the operator’s seat with the directional pedal in neutral, and your foot on the brake pedal or with the parking brake set.
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OPERATION 4. Allow the engine and hydraulic system to warm up three to five minutes. WARNING: Engine emits toxic gases. Severe respiratory damage or asphyxiation can result. Provide adequate ventilation. Consult with your regulatory authorities for exposure limits. Keep engine properly tuned. 5.
OPERATION SWEEPING AND BRUSH INFORMATION Pick up oversized debris before sweeping. Flatten or remove bulky cartons from aisles before sweeping. Pick up pieces of wire, twine, string, etc., which could become entangled in brush or brush plugs. Plan the sweeping in advance. Try to arrange long runs with minimum stopping and starting.
OPERATION Nylon 24-row Main Brush – Recommended for severe dust conditions on rough surfaces. This brush has excellent pickup and long life. Fiber and Wire 24-row Main Brush – Offers good sweeping action and pickup in heavy dust concentrations. This brush is recommended where soilage is slightly encrusted.
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OPERATION 3. Push the main brush and side brush lever into the On position, or pull the lever into the On position. 08343 4. Press the vacuum fan switch to start the vacuum. 07769 5. Pull the main brush position lever back and to the right into the Down position.
OPERATION STOP SWEEPING 1. Pull the main brush position lever all the way back and to the left into the Up position. 08346 2. Pull the side brush position lever back and to the right into the Up slot. 08350 3.
OPERATION 5. Press the filter shaker switch to shake the hopper dust filter. 07767 EMPTYING THE HOPPER 1. Slowly drive the machine to the debris site or debris container. 08362 2. Pull the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes 08340 385 MM321 (5–93) Home...
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OPERATION 3. Release the hopper door lever into the middle (Hold) position. 08339 4. Pull the hopper lift lever into the Up position and raise the hopper to the desired height. FOR SAFETY: When using machine, make sure adequate clearance is available before raising hopper.
OPERATION 10. Slowly back the machine away from the debris site or debris container. For Safety: When using machine, use care when reversing machine. 08366 11. Push the hopper lift lever into the Down position. 08337 STOP THE MACHINE 1. Stop sweeping. 2.
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OPERATION 3. Select the (Idle) position with the engine speed switch. 07770 4. Set the machine parking brake. 08332 5. Turn the ignition switch key counter-clockwise to stop the engine. Remove the switch key. FOR SAFETY: Before leaving or servicing machine; stop on level surface, set parking brake, turn off machine and remove key.
OPERATION POST-OPERATION CHECKLIST - Check the brushes adjustment. See TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH PATTERN and SIDE BRUSH in MAINTENANCE. - Check the brush skirts for damage, wear, and adjustment. 08367 - Check for wire or string tangled on the main and side brushes 08368 - Check for fuel odor that indicates a fuel leak.
OPERATION ENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Set the machine parking brake. 08332 2. Start the engine. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 08351 3. Raise the hopper all the way up. 08335 4.
OPERATION 5. Slowly lower the hopper so the lift arm rests on the support bar. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 08361 6. Shut the engine off. 08352 DISENGAGING HOPPER SUPPORT BAR 1. Start the engine. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral.
OPERATION 3. Put the support bar in its storage position. WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay clear of hopper lift arms. 08370 4. Lower the hopper. 08337 5. Shut the engine off. 08352 OPERATION ON INCLINES Drive the machine slowly on inclines. Use the brake pedal to control machine speed on descending inclines.
OPERATION OPTIONS VACUUM WAND The vacuum wand uses the machine’s vacuum system. The vacuum hose and wand allow pick-up of debris that is out of reach of the machine. 1. Stop the machine within reach of the area to be vacuumed. 2.
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OPERATION 5. Remove the vacuum plug from the side of the hopper. 08403 6. Remove the vacuum wand and hose from the mounting clips. 7. Connect the vacuum hose to the hopper connection. 08404 8. Close the hopper cover. 08727 9.
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OPERATION 10. Start the engine. FOR SAFETY: When starting machine, keep foot on brake and directional pedal in neutral. 08351 11. Select the (Fast 2) engine speed with the engine speed switch. 07772 12. Pull and hold the hopper door lever into the Close position until the hopper door light comes on.
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OPERATION 14. Vacuum the area as needed. 08405 15. Press the vacuum switch to shut off the vacuum. 07998 16. Push the hopper door lever into the Open position and leave it there. 08338 17. Shut the engine off. 18. Open the hopper cover. 08352 385 MM321 (5–94) Home...
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OPERATION 19. Remove the vacuum hose from the hopper connection. 08406 20. Put the vacuum plug in the hopper connection. 21. Close the hopper cover. 08407 22. Disconnect the vacuum hose from the vacuum wand. 08138 23. Put the vacuum wand and hose in the mounting clips.
OPERATION BLOWER WAND The blower wand uses the machine’s vacuum exhaust. The blower wand allows the operator to blow debris out from areas while sweeping with the machine. 1. Remove the blower attachment from the back of the machine. 08409 2.
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OPERATION The operator can rest the wand on the side bracket. 08412 4. Move the lever on the engine cover backward into the OFF position to stop airflow through the wand. 08413 5. Put the blower attachment on the back of the machine.
OPERATION TIE-DOWNS The machine can be tied down for transport using the tie-down brackets at the front and rear of the machine. The front tie-down bracket is above the front tires. 08152 The rear tie down is located on both sides of the tail light bracket under the rear bumper.
Engine operating at (Fast 2) Operate engine at (Fast 1) speed speed Vacuum hose damaged Replace vacuum hose Vacuum fan failure Contact TENNANT service personnel Hopper door partially or Open the hopper door completely closed Thermo Sentryt tripped Reset Thermo Sentryt...
MAINTENANCE MAINTENANCE 08371 MAINTENANCE CHART No. of Service Lubricant/ Interval Description Procedure Fluid Points Daily Engine air filter Check indicator – Empty dust cap – Engine crankcase Check oil level Brush compartment skirts Check for damage, wear and – adjustment Hopper lip skirts Check for damage, wear and –...
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. . . Water and permanent-type ethylene glycol anti-freeze, –34_ C . . . Special lubricant, Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1) NOTE: Also check procedures indicted (*) after the first 50 hours of operation. 385 MM321 (3–97) Home...
The rear wheel support pivots the rear wheel. The support has one grease fitting for the bearings. The rear wheel support bearings must be lubricated every 200 hours of operation. Use Lubriplate EMB grease (TENNANT part no. 01433–1). 08372 FRONT WHEEL BEARINGS...
The quality and condition of the hydraulic fluid play a very important role in how well the machine operates. TENNANT’s hydraulic fluid is specially 08375 selected to meet the needs of TENNANT machines. 385 MM321 (3–96) Home Find... Go To..
MAINTENANCE TENNANT’s hydraulic fluids provide a longer life for the hydraulic components. There are two fluids available for different temperature ranges: TENNANT part no. Ambient Temperature 65869 above 7_ C (45_ F) 65870 below 7_ C (45_ F) The higher temperature fluid has a higher viscosity and should not be used at the lower temperatures.
MAINTENANCE ENGINE COOLING SYSTEM Check the radiator core exterior for debris every 100 hours of operation. Blow or rinse all dust, which may have collected on the radiator, in through the grille and radiator fins, opposite the direction of normal air flow. The grille and hydraulic cooler open for easier cleaning.
MAINTENANCE AIR FILTER INDICATOR The air filter indicator shows when to clean or replace the air filter element. Check the indicator daily. The indicator’s red line will move as the air filter element fills with dirt. Do not clean or replace the air filter element until the red line reaches 5 kPa (20 in H O) and the “SERVICE WHEN...
MAINTENANCE FUEL FILTER The fuel filter cartridge filters impurities from the fuel. It is located on the left side of the engine. Replace the fuel filter element every 400 hours of operation. FOR SAFETY: When servicing machine, keep flames and sparks away from fuel system service area.
MAINTENANCE BATTERY The battery for the machine is a low maintenance battery. Do not add water to the battery, or remove the battery vent plugs. After the first 50 hours of operation, and every 800 hours after that, clean and tighten the battery connections.
MAINTENANCE DEBRIS HOPPER HOPPER DUST FILTER The dust filter filters the air pulled up from the hopper. The dust filter is equipped with a shaker to remove the accumulated dust particles. The dust filter shaker is operated by the filter shaker switch.
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MAINTENANCE 3. Disconnect the shaker motor wire connectors. 08382 4. Remove the four retaining nuts from the filter shaker frame. 5. Pull the filter shaker frame out of the hopper. 08014 6. Lift the dust filter element out of the hopper insert.
MAINTENANCE THERMO SENTRYt The Thermo Sentryt senses the temperature of the air pulled up from the hopper. If there is a fire in the hopper, the Thermo Sentryt stops the vacuum fan and cuts off the air flow. Reset the Thermo Sentryt by pushing in its reset button.
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MAINTENANCE 4. Unlatch and remove the brush idler plate. 08384 5. Grasp the main brush; pull it off the brush drive plug and out of the main brush compartment. 6. Put the new or rotated end-for-end main brush on the floor next to the access door. 7.
MAINTENANCE TO CHECK AND ADJUST MAIN BRUSH PATTERN 1. Apply chalk, or some other material that will not blow away easily, to a smooth, level floor. 2. Raise the side brush and main brush and position the main brush over the chalked area.
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MAINTENANCE To decrease the width of the main brush pattern, turn the main brush down pressure knob clockwise. 08348 If the main brush pattern is tapered, more than 15 mm on one end than the other, adjust the taper with the taper adjustment bracket at the drive end of the brush.
MAINTENANCE SIDE BRUSH The side brush sweeps debris along edges into the path of the main brush. Check the brush daily for wear or damage. Remove any string or wire found tangled on the side brush or side brush drive hub. Check the side brush pattern daily.
MAINTENANCE 8. Insert the side brush retaining pin through the side brush hub and shaft. 9. Secure the pin by clipping the pin keeper over the end of the pin. 10. Disengage the hopper support bar and lower the hopper. 11.
MAINTENANCE HOPPER SIDE SKIRT The hopper side skirt is located on the right side of the hopper. Check the hopper side skirt for wear or damage daily. 08417 BRUSH DOOR SKIRTS The brush door skirts are located on the bottom of each of the two main brush doors.
MAINTENANCE SIDE BRUSH DUST CONTROL SKIRTS (OPTION) The side brush dust control skirts wrap around the side brush and the bottom of the hopper. Check the side brush dust control skirts for wear or damage daily. BRUSH DOOR SEALS 08418 The brush door seals are located on both main brush doors and on corresponding portions of the main frame.
MAINTENANCE HOPPER DOOR SEALS The hopper door seals are located on the hopper door. They seal the hopper when the hopper door is closed. Check the seals for wear or damage every 100 hours of operation. 08393 HOPPER COVER SEAL The hopper cover seal is located on the top edges of the hopper insert.
MAINTENANCE BRAKES AND TIRES SERVICE BRAKES The mechanical service brakes are located on the front wheels. The brakes are operated by the foot brake pedal and connecting cables. Check the brake adjustment every 200 hours of operation. The brake pedal should not travel more than 25 mm to fully engage the brakes.
MAINTENANCE PUSHING OR TOWING MACHINE The machine can be pushed from the front or rear. Tow it only from the rear. On machines below serial number 006072, the machine must be towed with a dolly placed under the rear wheel. ATTENTION! Do not push or tow the machine (below serial number 006072) without placing the rear wheel on a...
Before storing the machine for an extended period of time, the machine needs to be prepped to lessen the chance of rust, sludge, and other undesirable deposits from forming. Contact TENNANT service personnel. 385 MM321 (5–95) Home Find... Go To..
SPECIFICATIONS SPECIFICATIONS GENERAL MACHINE DIMENSIONS/CAPACITIES Item Dimension/capacity Length 2360 mm Width 1590 mm Height 1475 mm Height with overhead guard 2080 mm Height with overhead guard and hazard light 2270 mm Height with cab 2100 mm Height with cab and hazard light 2285 mm Track 1345 mm...
HYDRAULIC SYSTEM System Capacity Fluid Type TENNANT part no. 65869 --- above 7_ C Hydraulic reservoir 24.6 L TENNANT part no. 65870 --- below 7 C TENNANT part no. 65870 --- below 7_ C Hydraulic total...
INDEX INDEX Air filter, 60 Dust cap, 60 Dome light switch, 28 Element, 60 Door latch, 26 Heavy duty filter option, 60 Heater switch, 28 Pressurizer switch, 28 Air filter indicator, 60 Windshield wiper switch, 28 Aisle turn, 77 Capacities, 77 Auxiliary side brush in-out switch, 29 Chains, 62 Auxiliary side brush up-down switch, 29...
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INDEX Main brush down pressure knob, 17 Main brush position lever, 16 Electrical Main brush shut down light, 20 Circuit breakers, 25 Operating lights switch, 21 Fuse, 25 Operation, 11–29 Ignition switch, 23 Parking brake lever, 12 Pressurizer switch, 28 Emptying the hopper, 37–39 Side brush down pressure knob, 24 Engaging hopper support bar, 42–44...
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INDEX Hazard light switch, 20 Ignition switch, 23 Heater switch, 28 Heater valve, 52 Hopper, 63–66 Jack points, 76–78 Changing dust filter, 63–65 Clogged filter, Light, 19 Cover latch, 26 Cover seal, 73 Knob Disengaging hopper support bar, 43–45 Main brush down pressure, 17 Door lever, 14 Side brush down pressure, 24 Door light, 19...
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INDEX Options, 45–53 Auxiliary side brush in-out switch, 29 Machine components, 7 Auxiliary side brush up-down switch, 29 Blower wand, 50–52 Machine jacking, 76–78 Cab door latch, 26 Machine leaks, 41 Heater valve, 52 Main brush, 33–35, 65–69 Heavy duty air filter, 60 Adjust brush taper, 68–70 Side brush dust control, 72 Bristle length, 65...
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INDEX Steering column tilt lever, 24 Steering wheel, 22 Safety Disengaging hopper support bar, 43–45 Stop sweeping, 36 Engaging hopper support bar, 42–44 Stop the machine, 39–41 Hopper support bar, 27 Storing machine, 76 Labels, 4 Precautions, 3 Sweeping, 34–36 Seals, 70–74 Sweeping and brush information, 33–35 Brush doors, 72...
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