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Publisher's notice Dear customer, thank you for purchasing T hese instructionswill allow you to use a quality product from Haaga. T hisprod- the sweeper safely and efficiently. uct hasbeen manufactured using modern Before using the sweeper for the first production processeswith comprehensive time, please carefully read the "Safety...
1.1 Symbols used • Please enclose a copy of the invoice in the event of a warranty claim. Warning! • Only genuine Haaga spare partsmust Awarning informsyou about possible be used. health risksor risksof fatal injury to yourself and other personsthat may •...
• Minorsmust not operate the s weeper – • P ersonswho are prohibited from stren- except for juvenilesover the age of 16 uousphysical activity for health rea- who are trained under s upervision. sonsshould as k a doctor for advice on whether working with the s weeper is •...
• the chapter "T echnical data" in these • Alwayswear a dust protection mask in instructions. dusty conditions. • compliance with the operating, main- • Wear sturdy gloves. tenance and storage conditionspre- Use the machine only in technically per- scribed by the manufacturer. fect condition for itsintended purpose •...
• In vehicles: Secure the sweeper to pre- larly children, when working with the vent it from tipping, slipping or being machine. damaged. • T ake care in slippery, wet or snowy conditions. T here isa risk of slipping on 2.4 Instructions for work slopesor uneven ground.
• Never operate the sweeper in the • Pushing against or over obstacles, vicinity of combustible fluids(vapours), e.g. kerbs, can lead to damage to the gasesor dust. sweeper. • If the cleaning performance deterio- Danger of injury! rates, check whether the was te bin is •...
• Secure the sweeper to prevent it from CAUTION! falling over and so that the push Damage to the sweeper due to improper handle cannot fold down in an uncon- cleaning. trolled manner. • Do not use grease removersfor clean- NOTE ing.
4 Putting into operation Fitting the push handle: 475 Fitting the push handle: 477 / 497 Danger of injury! Danger of injury! • Avoid injury due to push handle acci- • Avoid injury due to push handle acci- dentally falling over.
• An excessive contact pressure will not Adjusting the brush achieve a better cleaning result but will increase the wear. holding- down device: 477 / 497 • An excessive contact pressure will NOTE increase the pushing resistance. T he brush holding-down device adjusts...
• Sweeping edgesand corners: 1.Fold the push handle forwardsso that Pressthe handle of the brus h hold- it isin flat position. ing-down device down. 2.Pull the handle of the was te bin • Operation on surfaces: Pull the handle upwards. of the brush holding-down device up.
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2.Clean plastic partswith a damp cloth. • Do not use grease removersfor clean- 3.477/ 497: clean the dust filter (3). ing. Recommendation: apply a thin coating • Do not use aggressive detergents. of Haaga genuine lubricant spray to the •...
• Secure the sweeper with a suitable lashing strap to prevent it from slip- ping. 1.Remove the push handle (see Removing the push handle). 2.P osition the sweeper in the vehicle. 3.Secure the sweeper by meansof a lash- 6.2 Transporting the sweeper in ing strap.
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Removing the push handle: 7.2 Storing the sweeper 477 / 497 CAUTION! Danger of injury! Damage to the sweeper due to improper storage. • Avoid injury due to push handle acci- dentally falling over. • P osition the sweeper so that the bris- tlesare not kinked or bent.
• Have all other work performed by a Check the height adjus tment qualified specialist dealer. (see Height adjustment). • Use only genuine Haaga spare parts. Otherwise there isa risk of accidentsor 8.1.2 After the end of work damage to the sweeper.
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2.475: apply a thin coating of Haaga genuine lubricant spray to the gearing 8.Fit the waste bin. of the brush drives(1). 3.477/ 497: spray a sparing amount of Haaga lubricant spray onto the brush drivesthrough the opening in the housing (2).
9 REACH RE ACH isthe E uropean chemicalsregulation for registration, evaluation, authorisation and restriction of chemicals. Information on compliance with the RE ACH regulation (EU) No. 1907/2006 can be found at www.haaga- gmbh.de 10 Technical data Technical data haaga 475...
11 Troubleshooting Problem Cause Remedy C lean the sweeper Sweeper dirty (see C leaning the sweeper) E liminate blockage Brushesblocked (see E liminating blockages) C lean the brush drives Sweeper moves (see C leaning the sweeper) Brush drivesdirty sluggishly L ubricate brush driveswith lubri- or doesnot run cant spray smoothly...