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PowerBoss Collector 34 B (6404.23)
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  • Page 1 Instruction Manual PowerBoss Collector 34 B (6404.23) PowerBoss Collector 34 G (6404.24)

  • Page 2: Introduction

    PowerBoss service center and Valid from: March 2011 to the information contained and keep it confirmed in the “maintenance log- in a safe place for future reference or book”;...

  • Page 3: Intended Use

    The PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G may Handover of the machine only be operated, serviced and repaired The PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G is a Inspect the machine immediately on de- by personnel who are familiar with the manually operated vacuum Sweeper livery for signs of transport damage.

  • Page 4: Disposing Of The Machine

    The return and recy- cling of old batteries must be agreed on with the authorized PowerBoss dealer in accordance with national require- ments.

  • Page 5: Table Of Contents

    3.3.5 Switching off ... . . 28 Maintenance information . . . 10 Collector 34 B) ... 17 3.3.6 After finishing work ..29 Particular risks .
  • Page 6 Service....33 5.7.1 Side brush wear, during operation ..57 PowerBoss system readjustment... . . 48 5.10.2 Removing maintenance.

  • Page 7: Safety Information

    Safety Information Safety Information Safety and warning symbols The following warning symbols appear in the operating manual in those sec- tions in which your safety, the safety of the machine and environment could be affected: Symbol Damage to ... Definition Safety information persons Safety symbol to indicate dangerous situations arising...

  • Page 8: General Information

    • Before starting the machine up for ed, serviced and repaired by person- placed by new ones. the first time, the battery to be used nel trained by PowerBoss technical • For reasons of safety, always use must be fully charged, properly, by experts.
  • Page 9 Safety Information ver of the shaking device has been • When using the machine, it is essen- • The PowerBoss Collector 34 B can pushed in. tial to pay attention to third parties, be used on surfaces with a maxi- •...

  • Page 10: Maintenance Information

    (only Power- the terms of the applicable accident Boss Collector 34 B). prevention laws, at reasonable inter- • Pay attention that the insulation of vals (we recommend at least once a...

  • Page 11: Particular Risks

    (only PowerBoss Collec- Safety equipment Batteries (only PowerBoss Collec- tor 34 G). • Never operate the PowerBoss Col- tor 34 B) • Used batteries with the recycling lector 34 B/G without the hood being • To prevent creeping currents, al-...

  • Page 12: Labels On The Machine

    The following safety and warning labels are attached to the machine where eas- ily legible. Missing or illegible labels must be replaced immediately. Choke (Fig. 1/1) (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G) Lock, dirt hopper (Fig. 1/2) Company logo (Fig. 1/3) Fig. 1...
  • Page 13 Safety Information Fig. 2...
  • Page 14 Parking brake (Fig. 3/2) Only use maintenance-free batteries Wear compensator for side brush (Fig. 2/2) (Fig. 2/5) (only PowerBoss Collector 34 B) Shaking device (Fig. 3/3) Wear compensator for rotary brush (Fig. 2/3) Oil label (Fig. 2/6) (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
  • Page 15 Safety Information Read and observe the operating manual (Fig. 3/4) Lower/Raise side brush (Fig. 3/5) Fig. 3...

  • Page 16: Unpacking

    2.1.1 Unpacking Remove the packaging, open the fas- tening straps and take the Power- Boss Collector 34 B/G from the pallet. For reasons of packaging, the handle- bar of the PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G is pivoted forwards. First of all, pivot the handlebar to its operating position.

  • Page 17: Collector 34 G)

    Starting Up 2.1.2 Refueling the engine Wipe up any spilled fuel! 2.1.5 Initial battery charge (only PowerBoss Collec- (only PowerBoss Collec- tor 34 G) tor 34 B) Wipe up spilled fuel with a cloth Unscrew the fuel tank cap Before starting up the machine for the and dispose of the cloth ac- (Fig.

  • Page 18: Instruction

    Check the fuel supply and refill fuel, if necessary, refer to refer to para- graph 2.1.2. 4. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 B: Check the charge status of the bat- teries and recharge, if necessary. 5. Check the fill level of the dirt hoppers and empty them, if necessary.

  • Page 19: Operation

    To charge the batteries, the Power- ing of hard floors and carpets. Boss Collector 34 B is equipped with a The side brush (Fig. 6/4), located on the corresponding, fully automatic on- right-hand side of the machine, sweeps board charger.

  • Page 20: Operating And Indicator Elements

    3 Lever for the folding apron 4 Hood 5 Hood lock 6 Bypass flap 7 Fuel tank cap (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G) 8 Choke (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G) 9 Recoil starter (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G) Fig. 7...
  • Page 21 Hood with lock Fuel tank cap (Fig. 7/7) Use the lever to lower or raise the side (Fig. 7/4) Only for PowerBoss Collector 34 G brush. with gasoline engine. The fuel tank cap Only operate the machine with Lever forward: Side brush is lowered.
  • Page 22 Operation 1 Drive bar 2 Handlebar 3 Operating panel 4 Wing bolt for handlebar 5 Charger cable 6 Shaking device lever 7 Dirt hopper 8 Dirt hopper lock Fig. 8...
  • Page 23 The charger cable of the Power- To remove the dirt hoppers, move the activate the wheel drive. The drive bar Boss Collector 34 B is located in the re- locking lever to the right (when facing must be pulled up towards the handle-...

  • Page 24: Operating Panel

    Operation 3.2.2 Operating panel PowerBoss Collector 34 G Fig. 9 1 Key switch Key switch positions Key switch (Fig. 9/1) Position 0: Off The key switch serves to secure the Position 1: On (engine ready to start) machine against unauthorized use.
  • Page 25 Charge control indicator (Fig. 10/2) During the charging process, the ma- chine electronics indicates the charge status via four green LEDs. The PowerBoss Collector 34 B can only be charged when the key switch is in Position 0. Fig. 10...

  • Page 26: Operation

    The engine and sweeping functions are The machine should only be restarted activated. when the batteries have been charged. PowerBoss Collector 34 B Set the key switch to Position 1.

  • Page 27: Accelerating

    Operation 3.3.2 Accelerating 3.3.3 Stopping 3.3.4 Vacuumsweeping When the engine is running: 1. Release the drive bar (Fig. 11/2). Ensure sufficient ventilation 1. Release the parking brake: Move the The machine decelerates and when sweeping indoors! lever (Fig. 11/1) at the top right of the comes to a stop.

  • Page 28: Switching Off

    Operation 4. Lower the side brush: Move the lever 8. Check the contents of the two dirt 3.3.5 Switching off (Fig. 7/1) forwards. hoppers regularly and empty them Turn the key switch to Position 0. 5. Accelerating: Release the parking as necessary, refer to paragraph Remove the ignition key when brake and pull the drive bar up,...

  • Page 29: After Finishing Work

    Operation 3.3.6 After finishing work Emptying the dirt hoppers Observe the applicable laws 1. Operate the shaking device. and local regulations when dis- 1. Move the locking lever (Fig. 8/8) to 2. Empty the dirt hoppers. posing of waste. the right (looking to the front) and, at 3.

  • Page 30: Function Faults

    34 G) or that the batteries are from carpets. sufficiently charged (only Power- Boss Collector 34 B). Start the ma- Please refer to the spare parts chine. If the fault occurs again, con- catalogue on our internet site tact a PowerBoss service center.

  • Page 31: Technical Data

    Filter surface ft² Power output (PowerBoss Collector 34 G / PowerBoss Collector 34 B) 4.4 / 1.0 Weight, ready to use (PowerBoss Collector 34 G / PowerBoss Collector 34 B) 269 / 359 Climbing capacity (maximum) PowerBoss Collector 34 G PowerBoss Collector 34 B (for max.
  • Page 32 The sound power level (LwA) measured in accordance with EN 60335-2-72 at maximum working conditions: PowerBoss Collector 34 G dB (A) PowerBoss Collector 34 B dB (A) The sound pressure level (LpA) (at the ear of the operator) measured according to DIN IEC 60335-2-72 under normal working conditions:...

  • Page 33: Maintenance And Service

    Service The PowerBoss system maintenance: Work to be carried out by the customer General information • ensures that the PowerBoss ma- according to the service and mainte- It is essential to pay attention chine is always ready for operation nance instructions in the operating...

  • Page 34: Maintenance Report

    Maintenance and Service Maintenance report Handover PowerBoss PowerBoss PowerBoss system maintenance system maintenance I system maintenance II/S Upgrading after 4 weeks six-monthly annually Test drive Handover to customer Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Workshop Stamp Instruction completed on: completed on: completed on:...

  • Page 35: Maintenance Plan

    Interval Activity Daily Weekly Check the battery charge, recharge if necessary (only PowerBoss Collector 34 B) Check the engine oil level, refill engine oil if necessary (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G) Empty the dirt hoppers Clean the brush space...
  • Page 36 The following maintenance work must Interval Activity Six-monthly All the maintenance work in accordance with the weekly PowerBoss system mainte- nance customer Check the drive belt for signs of wear and its tension, replace or readjust as necessary Engine oil change (only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
  • Page 37 All maintenance work in accordance with PowerBoss system maintenance I Check the function of the operating panel Check thew function of the on-board charger (only PowerBoss Collector 34 B) Check the Bowden cables for signs of wear; change, if necessary Check the suction turbine for signs of wear;...

  • Page 38: Engine

    Maintenance and Service Engine Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre- vent starting the machine inad- vertently! Remove the ignition key. 1 Spark plug cable 2 Screw plug with dipstick and oil fill- ing neck 3 Oil drain bolt 4 Vessel for engine oil change...

  • Page 39: Checking The Engine Oil Level

    Maintenance and Service 5.4.1 Checking the engine oil level 5.4.2 Refilling engine oil 5.4.3 Changing/Draining the engine 1. Park the machine on a level piece of Only use SAE 15 W 40 engine oil change ground. oil. The engine has a max. vol- Change the oil when the en- 2.

  • Page 40: Disassembling The Air Filter

    Maintenance and Service 5.4.4 Disassembling the air filter 5.4.6 Installing the air filter 1. Open the hood. 1. Install the cleaned or new air filter 2. Unscrew the fastening nut (Fig. 14/7) on the threaded pin (Fig. 14/5) securing the air filter cov- (Fig.

  • Page 41: Battery System

    Maintenance and Service Battery system Only PowerBoss Collector 34 B. Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre- vent starting the machine inad- vertently! Only batteries approved by PowerBoss may be used.

  • Page 42: Charging Batteries

    While the battery is charging, the mentary sheet charge routine. PowerBoss as- charge control indicator lights up in the 88-60-2556 "Information on sumes no liability for damage operating panel (Fig. 15/3), refer to Drive Batteries“.

  • Page 43: Inserting Batteries

    (Fig. 15/6) cling of old batteries must be agreed on installed in the machine. Only the special, maintenance- with the authorized PowerBoss dealer 6. Connect the positive cable of the free batteries approved by in accordance with national require- machine to the batteries (Fig.

  • Page 44: Drives

    Maintenance and Service Drives 1 Suction turbine fan 2 Belt drive for rotary brush and machine drive 3 Drive shaft (for rotary brush, side brush and machine drive) 4 Belt drive for side brush and rotary brush 5 Tension pulley for rotary brush drive 6 Friction wheel crank 7 Screw connection, friction wheel bearing...

  • Page 45: Adjusting The Drive Belt

    Maintenance and Service 5.6.1 Adjusting the drive belt If you notice that the rear wheel shaft is no longer driven properly, it is possible that the tension of the drive belts (Fig. 16/2+8) is no longer sufficient or the running surface of the friction wheel (Fig.
  • Page 46 Maintenance and Service 5. Turn the hexagon nut (Fig. 17/4) so far on the eye bolt (Fig. 17/5) until the tension spring (Fig. 17/2) ten- sions and the friction wheel retracts 0.04-0.08 in from the drive shaft (Fig. 16/3). 6. Turn the hexagon nuts (Fig. 17/4) one revolution further.

  • Page 47: Side Brush

    Maintenance and Service Side brush 1 Side brush control knob (underneath the hood) 2 Hood 3 Screws, plastic housing 4 Plastic housing 5 Side brush 6 Hexagon head bolt 7 Washer 8 Side brush holder 9 Hexagon nut Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre- vent starting the machine inad-...

  • Page 48: Side Brush Wear, Readjustment

    1. Unlock the hood (Fig. 18/2) using a Before tipping the Power- housing (Fig. 18/4). square wrench and open the hood Boss Collector 34 B, the bat- 3. Remove the hexagon head bolts (Fig. 18/2). teries must be removed, refer (Fig.

  • Page 49: Rotary Brush

    Maintenance and Service Rotary brush Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre- vent starting the machine inad- vertently! Remove the ignition key. 1 Rotary brush 2 Rotary brush segment (total of 4 pieces) 3 Bore holes 4 Screw 5 Rotary brush shaft...

  • Page 50: Cleaning The Brush Space

    4. Clean the brush space, firstly with a Before tipping the Power- shaft (Fig. 20/5) and screw to facing hand brush and then with water. Dry Boss Collector 34 B, the bat- rotary brush segments the brush space. teries must be removed, refer (Fig.

  • Page 51: Setting The Sweeping Pattern

    Maintenance and Service 6. Install the batteries again in the Pow- 6. Open the hood. erBoss Collector 34 B, refer to Sec- 7. Adjust the height of the rotary brush tion 5.5.4. by means of the control knob 7. After changing the rotary brush (Fig.
  • Page 52 Maintenance and Service 1 Folding apron (front) 2 Screw connection, folding apron holder 3 Bowden cable folding apron holding attachment 4 Side apron, left 5 Screw connection side aprons 6 Rear apron (back rear apron) 7 Screw connection rear apron 8 Side apron, right Fig.
  • Page 53 Maintenance and Service Changing the folding apron Changing the side aprons Changing the rear aprons 2. Unhook the Bowden cable which 9. Unscrew the screw connections 12.Remove the dirt hoppers, refer to raises the folding apron (Fig. 22/3). (Fig. 22/5) in the side aprons Section 5.9.1.

  • Page 54: Dirt Hoppers

    Maintenance and Service Dirt hoppers 1 Seal for dirt hopper 2 Handle for dirt hopper 3 Dirt hopper 4 Handlebar 5 Locking lever for dirt hopper Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre- vent starting the machine inad- vertently! Fig.

  • Page 55: Removing A Dirt Hopper

    Maintenance and Service 5.9.1 Removing a dirt hopper 5.9.3 Inserting the dirt hoppers 1. Switch the machine off and move the 1. Insert the dirt hoppers (Fig. 24/3) lever (Fig. 24/5) for locking the dirt back in the machine from the rear hoppers to the right (looking in drive until they perceptibly engage in the direction) and, at the same time, piv-...

  • Page 56: Dust Vacuum

    Maintenance and Service 5.10 Dust vacuum 1 Knurled screws 2 Sealing strip 3 Fan 4 Threaded pin (for top filter cover lock) 5 Panel air filter 6 Bottom filter cover lock 7 Hood 8 Filter cover 9 Shaking device lever Before starting any mainte- nance and repair work, set the key switch to Position 0 to pre-...

  • Page 57: Clearing Dust Deposits From Panel Air Filter During Operation

    Maintenance and Service 5.10.1 Clearing dust deposits from 3. Release the bottom filter cover locks: Never install panel air filters panel air filter during opera- Pivot the hinged locks (Fig. 26/6) (Fig. 26/5) which have dam- tion outwards. aged filter ribs! Clean the panel air filter (Fig.

  • Page 58: Inserting Panel Air Filters

    (Fig. 26/4). at the edges of the panel air filter 5.10.7 Checking the filter system for 5. Close the hood (Fig. 26/7) so that it (Fig. 26/5), contact a PowerBoss leaks audibly locks. service center. Do not open the hood 5.10.6 Checking the suction turbine...

  • Page 59: Special Equipment

    Maintenance and Service 5.11 Special equipment Name Description Order no. Carpet kit For cleaning carpets 6460 (only PowerBoss Collector 34 B)

  • Page 60: Warranty

    PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty PowerBoss Made Simple Special warning to purchaser equipment, use of non-compatible chemicals, or damage to property, or Commercial Limited Warranty Use of replacement filters and/or prefil- loss of income due to malfunctions of ters not manufactured by PowerBoss or PowerBoss, Inc.
  • Page 61 PowerBoss Made Simple Commercial Limited Warranty Cord Electric Group Battery Operated Group • Three years parts, • Three years parts, • two years labor, • two years labor, • ninety days travel • ninety days travel (not to exceed two hours)
  • Page 62 Excellence Meets Clean · · PowerBoss Inc. 175 Anderson Street Aberdeen, NC 28315 U.S.A. · Telephone: (910) 944-2105 Fax: (910) 944-740...

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