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OWNERS MANUAL
ST575/580
1205 Britannia Road East, Mississauga, ON L4W 1C7
Phone: 1-800-387-3210 Fax: 1-800-709-2896
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RECEIVING THE MACHINE
Immediately check, when receiving the machine, that all the
materials indicated on delivery documents have been received and
also that the machine has not been damaged in transit. If it has
been damaged, this damage must be immediately reported to the
shipper and also to our customer service department. Only acting
promptly in this manner will make it possible to receive missing
material and to be reimbursed for damage.
FORWARD
This is a floor-scrubbing machine that uses the mechanical
scrubbing action either one or two rotating brushes and the
chemical action of a water-detergent solution to clean any type of
floor surface. As it moves forward it also gathers up the dirt
removed from the floor and the detergent solution that has not been
absorbed by the floor.
THE MACHINE MUST ONLY BE USED FOR THIS
FUNCTION
Even the best machines will only operate efficiently and work with
profit if they are used properly and kept in perfect operating order.
Read this instruction booklet carefully and consult it every time
problems arise with machine operation. Remember that, if
necessary, our service organization, in collaboration with our
agents, is always available for helpful hints or direct intervention.
ST575 ST580
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• Water symbol indicates the water valve open signal lamp.
• Battery charge level symbol.
• Brush symbol indicates the brush motor switch.
• Vacuum motor symbol indicates the vacuum motor switch.
• Brake symbol indicates the hand brake engaged signal lamp. Used over the
emergency brake lever.
• Squeegee lift/lower symbol indicates the squeegee lift lever.
• Brush base lift/lower symbol indicates the base lift lever.
• Brake symbol indicates the parking brake disengaged position.
• Automatic brush uncoupling symbol. Indicates the switch for automatic removal of
brush.
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MOVING THE PACKAGED MACHINE
The machine is contained in specific packing with a platform so that a forklift can
move it. No more than two packing crates can be stacked on each other. The total
weight is 187 kg. for the machine. Packing dimensions are:
A: 1140 mm
B: 580 mm
C: 1400 mm
HOW TO UNPACK THE MACHINE
•Remove outer packing.
•The machine is strapped to its platform.
•Cut the strap.
•Use a ramp to lower the machine off the platform, pushing it backwards in reverse.
Avoid violent blows against the base.
•Keep the packing platform and the anchor brackets since it may become necessary to
transport the machine again.
BRUSH COVER ASSEMBLY
(Only for single brush version) Because of packing reasons the brush cover is
supplied separately from the machine. For assembly, position the control slits in the
proper supports, as in the picture, and place the cover in the machine, jamming it with
the knob.
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PUTTING THE BATTERIES IN THE MACHINE
The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the recovery tank.
Specialists must carry out all installation and maintenance procedures.
CONNECTING THE DRIVE MOTOR CABLE
This job must be done by a service technician.
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CONNECTOR
The battery connector (1) should be connected to the machine connector (2).
CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER
The battery connector (1) must fit into the corresponding connector on the battery
charger. The battery charger connector is delivered inside the bag that contains this
instruction booklet. It must be fitted to the battery charger cables according to
instructions.
BATTERY RECHARGING
To avoid permanent harm to the batteries, they should never be totally discharged.
They should be recharged within a few minutes after the battery discharged signal
starts to flash.
NOTE: Never leave the batteries completely discharged, not even if the machine is
not being used. When recharging, first empty the recovery tank and then open the
recovery tank. Check the level of battery electrolyte every 20 recharges. Top up with
distilled water as necessary. (WET LEAD ACID ONLY)