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USE AND MAINTENANCE MANUAL FS50 B-BT FS50 H-HT ED. 10-2010 ORIGINAL INSTRUCTIONS Doc. 10024515 AB Version...
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The descriptions contained in this document are not binding. The company therefore reserves the right to make any modifications at any time to elements, details, or accessory supply, as considered necessary for reasons of improvement or manufacturing/commercial requirements. The reproduction, even partial, of the text and drawings contained in this document is prohibited by law.
The machines feature: a central brush for debris collection, a side brush for cleaning corners, a vacuum system with filter to avoid raising dust, and FS50 B-BT a debris hopper. Do not use the machine for purposes other than those intended.
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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION FS50 H FS50 HT FS50 B FS50 BT Working width without side brush Work capacity, up to 2275 2600 2275 2600 Maximum gradient Central brush dimensions 500x265 500x265 500x265 500x265 Debris hopper capacity Honda internal combustion engine Electric motor...
SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE Filter shaker Suction switch-off Side brush Wear hearing protection Pay attention to hot parts On/off (battery-operated versions only) ON / 1 Battery charge signal (battery-operated versions only) Indicates the maximum gradient...
• When anomalies in the functioning of the machine are found, adjustment or repair must only be performed by qualified and trained personnel. Otherwise, especially for anomalies involving electrical parts, request the intervention of the FIMAP technical assistance centre. •...
Each battery consists of DIN type cells connected in series that supply 12V 120Ah(C20) – 100Ah(C5) voltage to the clamps 4. BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND DISPOSAL (FS50 B-BT VERSION) For maintenance and recharging, comply with the instructions provided by the battery manufacturer.
ATTENTION: You are advised to only lift and move the batteries with lifting and transportation means suitable for the specific weight and size 6. CONNECTION OF THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY CONNECTOR (FS50 B-BT VERSION) Beneath the recovery tank there is the battery connector (2), in which the electrical system connector (1) must be inserted.
8. BATTERY INDICATOR (FS50 B-BT VERSION) On the instrument panel of the machine there is a monitor (E) indicating the battery charge status. If the green light is on, the battery level is full. If the red light is on, the batteries are flat.
12. FORWARD MOVEMENT (FS50 BT-HT VERSIONS) To advance the machine, versions FS50 BT and FS50 HT, simply activate the lever on the control handlebar. To advance the machine, versions FS50 B and FS50 H, simply push it forward.
The operator operates the machine from the ground standing behind the machine and holding the handlebar The forward drive for the FS50 B and FS50 H versions is given by the operator, while for the FS50 BT and FS50 HT versions the drive is activated by pressing the lever on the handlebar.
WORK For suction efficiency, clean the filter approx. every 10 min. Proceed as follows: • close the suction (lever a); • activate the manual filter shaker repeatedly (lever b); • for the version with electric filter shaker, pull the lever (a) for a few seconds at the end of run •...
2. Position the machine's main switch to “0” (for FS50 B-BT versions) and disconnect the machine connector 3. Turn the engine's main switch to "OFF" (for versions FS50 H-HT), see user manual for the Honda GX100 engine supplied with the machine 4.
DAILY MAINTENANCE PERFORM ALL MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS IN SEQUENCE 1. FILTER CLEANING (VERSION WITH FIXING TAB) Proceed as follows to clean the suction filter: 1. switch off the machine 2. Remove the debris hopper 3. Lift the filter shaker (a) and lock it in the raised position with the special pin supplied with the machine.
DAILY MAINTENANCE 3. FILTER CLEANING (VERSION WITH FIXING BRACKET AND ELECTRIC FILTER SHAKER) Proceed as follows to clean the suction filter: 1. switch off the machine 2. Remove the debris hopper 3. Disconnect the red connector of the filter shaker motor 4.
WEEKLY MAINTENANCE 1. SIDE BRUSH ADJUSTMENT The brush height adjustment is made by means of screw (a) inside the support bracket (b) of the brush. The brush must be compressed against the ground for about 2 cm. 2. CENTRAL BRUSH ADJUSTMENT The central brush should operate flattened to the ground by 7/8 mm.
FIMAP service centre. 2. The debris hopper is full: empty it. 3. The brush does not turn because the belt is broken: have it replaced by FIMAP assistance centre. 2. THE MACHINE RAISES DUST WHILE CLEANING 1. The flaps that ensure efficient suction are worn: replace them.
DEMOLITION OF THE MACHINE To dispose of the machine, take it to a demolition centre or an authorised collection centre. Before scrapping the machine, it is necessary to remove and separate the following materials and then send them to the appropriate collection centres, in accordance with the currently effective environmental hygiene regulations: •...
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