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RootsSweep RB100 Ride On Sweeper Battery Read this manual completely and understand the Owner’s Manual instructions before operating the machine. “English Version” RootsSweep RB100...
TABLE OF CONTENTS IMPORTANT NOTE: Table Of Contents & Important Note Roots Multiclean Ltd. (RMCL) is not liable for any legal claims that Introduc on may arise as a direct or indirect result of the contents of this Technical Specifica ons manual.
PURPOSE ONLY. ACTUAL PRODUCT MAY VARY. Usage, Handling & Modification ROOTS reserves the right to change the product or contents of this manual without prior information. Use of the product beyond the specified scope of functioning is deemed...
SYSTEM Filter Area - 3 m² No. of Filters - 1 FILTER 1000 mm With One Side Broom Theore cal Area Coverage 6500 m²/hr Dead Weight - 460 kg SWEEPING Admissible PERFORMANCE Total Weight - 650 kg WEIGHT RootsSweep RB100...
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Wearing Limit (diameter) 295 mm Speed 480 rpm Diameter 500 mm Sweeping Track 50 mm CYLINDER Speed 90 rpm SIDE Quan ty of Bristle Row 12 - V Shape BROOM BROOM DIMENSIONS: Length - 1575 mm Width - 1125 mm RootsSweep RB100...
Acetone, undiluted acids and aggressive solvents must not vacuumed as it may cause damage to the machine components and brooms. Do not sweep/vacuum burning or glowing debris. Ÿ Do not sweep/vacuum in wet, flooded and slushy areas. Ÿ RootsSweep RB100...
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Do not expose machine to naked flames or burning debris. è Used batteries with the recycling symbol must not be disposed of in household waste. Ÿ Maintenance work may be carried out by Roots/authorised dealer only. Ÿ Always use appropriate tool and equipments while working on the machine. Ÿ...
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SYMBOLS & HAZARDS PICTORIAL DEFINITIONS General Warning Read Manual Informa on Cau on Toxic Hazard Recycle/Do Not Throw Ba ery: Recycle No Smoking Environmental Hazard No Fire/Matches In Garbage Do Not Throw Hand Crush Hazard No Passengers In Garbage RootsSweep RB100...
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Old machines contain materials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of old machines. Batteries and actuators contain substances that must not enter the environment. Please dispose of your old machines, batteries and actuators using appropriate collection systems. RootsSweep RB100...
KNOW YOUR MACHINE Main Components of the Sweeper Adjustable Steering operator seat Broom control lever Hood Accelerator Hopper pedal Side broom Main Broom Front Wheel with Front Apron Brake pedal Rear Wheel Drive Motor pedal RootsSweep RB100...
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EMERGENCY READ INSTRUCTION Beacon lamp Control panel Vibrator motor 1. Roots - Silvergrey 7. Remove key / Read Instruction 2. Control Panel sticker 8. Battery Instruction / Open hood 3. Broom controller lever sticker 9. Max gradability 4. Front apron & Brake 10.
Wet bypass- Pull lever - Lift main broom as well as switch Suction by-pass switch to cut off suction to off main broom and side broom the dirt hopper and dust filter chambers. RootsSweep RB100...
If any part of the opera on and safe use of this equipment is not completely understood, consult an authorized dealer for a complete explana on. RootsSweep RB100...
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Before leaving the machine make sure to remove the key. Ÿ To stop or slow the machine quickly, press the brake pedal downwards and release when Ÿ Not recommended to use the machine in tall hump. Ÿ stopped. RootsSweep RB100...
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Ensure the motor has stopped before opening the hood. Risk of injury through belt Turn the ignition key anti-clockwise to switch OFF the machine. Ÿ drive and rotating fan! With one turn of the knob, the track widens or broadens by approx. 10mm. RootsSweep RB100...
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Turn the ignition key anti-clockwise to switch off the machine. Ÿ Rotate the broom clock wise or anti-clock wise with a sudden jerk to mount/dismount Ÿ Do not wash the filter with water or chemicals. the broom. RootsSweep RB100...
For repair and/or maintenance of high reach areas of the machine, use è Recharge batteries a suitable work li or working pla orms. Use genuine Roots spare parts ONLY which are specifically designed for è Check battery acid level the machine.
Check the belt tension Accelerator pedal not functioning Check limit switch in accelerator Check the accelerator & wires to accelerator Vibrator not functioning Check the fuse Check voltage from the board Check the vibrator & Wires to vibartor RootsSweep RB100...
Charge the batteries only in a well ventilated area. ü Check the battery electrolyte level and if required refill. ü Battery to be charged fully and to be used till the red LED blinks. This is ü for better battery life. RootsSweep RB100...
All battery plugs at machines, batteries and battery charger units have to be coded with the Roots cannot be held liable for damages resulting from the fact that colored coding pins according to the battery type and the charger unit plugs are/will be the initial charging has not or insufficiently been done.
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-No Smoking! -No naked lights, embers or sparks in the vicinity, risk of fire and explosion! -Wear protective goggles and protective clothing when working on the batteries! -Do not tilt the battery! -Use only certified hoisting and transport equipment. RootsSweep RB100...
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5. Maintenance- Daily maintenance- Recharge the battery every time it has been discharged. Weekly maintenance- Visual inspection after recharging for signs of dirt and mechanical damage. Maintenance to be carried out every three months After RootsSweep RB100...
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Old batteries with this sign are recyclable economic goods and should be brought back into the recycling process. Old batteries which are not brought back into the recycling process, have to be dealt with as dangerous materials under the observance of all regulations. RootsSweep RB100...
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