Windsor Saber Blade 12 User Manual
Saber Blade 12
English 3
Français 13
Español 24
5.963-137.0 10/08
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IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock,
or injury:
– Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet when
not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK-USE INDOORS
ONLY
– Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
– Use only as described in this manu-
al. Use only manufacturer`s recommended attachments.
– Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center.
– Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
– Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
– Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
– Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline, or use in areas where they may
be present.
– Connect to a properly grounded out-
let only. See Grounding Instruction.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This appliance is
equipped with a cord having an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electric shock. Check with a qualified
electrician or service person if you are in
doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug provided with the appliance-if it will not fit
the outlet, have a proper outlet installed
by a qualified electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding at-
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tachment plug that looks like the plug in
illustration A. Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having
the same configuration as the plug. No
adaptor should be used with this appliance.
CONNECT TO A PROPERLY
GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY
1 Grou nded outlet
2 Grou nded outlet Box
3 Grounded Pin
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Operator Responsibility
Save operation is in the responsibility of
the operator.
The operator shall be familiar with the
operation and function of all controls
and instruments before operating the
unit.
Before operating the unit, operators
shall have read and be familiar with the
operator’s manual for the particular unit
being operated and they shall also
abide by the safety rules and practices
in the following paragraphs.
Before operating any unit, the operator
shall be familiar with unusual operating
conditions which may require additional
safety precautions or special operating
instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in
operating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of
its functions or attachments, from any
place other than from the designate d
operators position.
Before leaving the operator’s position:
A bring the unit to a complete stop;
B if the unit must be on an incline,
block the wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge
of ramps, platforms, and other similar
working surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways or fire equipment.
Traveling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and
emergency vehicles such as ambulances and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever possible. Do not park closer than 6
ft (1800 mm) to the nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel
and observe for other traffic, personnel,
and safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the
unit at a speed that will pernit it to be
brought to a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or
bridge plate, be sure that it is properly
secured. Drive carefully and slowly
across the dockboard or bridge plate,
and never exceed its rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed
to a safe level consistent with the operating environment. Make the turns
smoothly.
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Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair
or in any way unsafe, or contributes to
an unsafe condition, the matter shall be
reported immediately to the user’s designated authority, and the unit shall not
be operated until it has been restor ed to
safe operating condition.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe in any way, the matter shall be reported immediately to the user’s
designated authority, and the unit shall
not be operated until it has been restored to safe operating condition.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND RE-
BUILD PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous
if maintenance is neglected or repairs,
rebuilds, or adjustments are not performed in accordance with the manufacturer’s design criteria. Therefore,
maintenance facilities (on or off premises), trained personnel, and detailed
procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit
shall be performed in conformance with
the following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance,
lubrication, and inspection system
shall be followed; consult the manufacturer’s recommendations.
B only trained and authorized person-
nel shall be permitted to maintain,
repair, adjust, and inspect the unit,
and in accordance with manufactur-
er’s specifications.
Avoid fire hazards and have fire protection equipment present in the work area.
Do not use open pans of fuel or flammable cleaning fluids for cleaning parts.
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD
Any unit not in safe operating condition
shall be removed from service.
Fire Prevention: The unit shall be kept in
a clean condition and reasonably free of
lint, excess oil, and grease. Noncombustible agents are preferred for cleaning the unit. Flammable liquids [those
having flash points at or above 100°F
(37,8°C)] are not allowed. Precautions
regarding toxicity, ventilation, and fire
hazard shall be appropriate for the
agent or solvent used.
Nameplate Visibility: The unit type designations as shown on the nameplate
and the type markers shall not be covered over with paint so that their identification information is obscured.
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Please read and comply
with these instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance.
Retain these operating instructions for
future reference or for subsequent possessors.
Contents
Safety instructions 6
Function 6
Proper use 6
Environmental protection 7
Control elements 7
Initial startup 8
Operation 8
Maintenance and care 9
Faults 10
Technical specifications 12
Spare parts 12
Safety instructions
Before using the appliance for the first
time, read and observe these operating
instructions and the accompanying brochure: Safety information for brush
cleaning units and spray-extraction
units, 5.956-251.
Symbols
The following symbols are used in this
operating manual:
Danger
Indicates an immediate threat of danger. Failure to observe the instruction
may result in death or serious injuries.
몇 Warning
Indicates a possibly dangerous situation. Failure to observe the instruction
may result in light injuries or damage to
property.
Note
Indicates useful tips and important information about the product.
Function
The appliance is used for the wet cleaning of level floors.
A working width of 12 in (300 mm) and
a capacity of 1 gal (4 l) each of the fresh
water reservoirs and recovery tank enable an effective cleaning of smaller
surfaces.
The power supply operation allows a
high capacity without a restriction of the
working time.
Note
The appliance can be equipped with
various accessories depending on the
cleaning task. Please request our catalogue .
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Proper use
Use this appliance only as directed in
these operating instructions.
– The appliance may only be used for
the cleaning of hard surfaces that
are not sensitive to moisture and polishing operations.
The application temperature ranges
from 41°F1 to 104°F (+5°C to
+40°C).
– The appliance is not suited for the
cleaning of frozen surfaces (e.g. in
cold stores).
– The appliance may only be equipped
with original accessories and spare
parts.
– The appliance was designed for the
cleaning of floors inside or covered
surfaces.
– The appliance is not intended for the
cleaning of public traffic routes.
– The appliance is not suited for the
use in potentially explosive environments.
Environmental protection
The packaging materials
are recyclable. Please do
not throw packaging in the
domestic waste but pass it
on for recycling.
Control elements
Figure 1, see cover page
1 Handle
2 Water pump switch
3 Main switch for bru shing/vacuuming
operations
4 Carrying handle
5 Support bow in recovery tank
6 Recovery tank
7 Solution tank
8 Cleaning head
9 Squeegee lift pedal
10 Release, park position
11 Suction tube
12 Suction tube connection
13 Cylindrical brush
14 Squeegee
15 Unlocking button for the changeable
brush
16 Cover recovery tank
17 Lock
18 Cable hook, rotating
19 Mains cord with mains plug
Old units contain valuable
recyclable materials. Batteries, oil and similar substances may not be released into
the environment. Therefore
please dispose of old units
through suitable collection
systems.
Initial startup
Figure 2, see inside cover page
Î Insert tube into the opening of the
appliance at the end of the handle.
Î Press down and slide the handle into
the appliance until it clicks.
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Operation
Fill solution tank
몇 Warning
Risk of damage. Only use the recommended detergents. With respect to different detergents the operator bears the
increased risk regarding the operationa l
safety, accident risk and reduced product life of the appliance. Only use detergents that are free from solvents,
hydrochloric acid and hydrofluoric acid.
Note
Do not use highly foaming detergents.
Observe the chemical measuring notes.
Recommended detergents:
Application Detergent
Everyday cleaner, alkali-based
Everyday cleaner, acidic, for sanitary applications, swimming pools,
etc. Removes limestone
deposits.
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Open the cover of the solution tank.
Î Pour in water/detergent mixture.
Maximum temperature of the liquid
50 °C.
Î Close the cover of the solution tank.
Î Insert the solution tank into the appli-
ance.
Establish mains contact
Î Swivel bottom cable hook upward
and remove cable.
Î Check mains cable and plug for
damage or breakage. Get them re-
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placed only through customer service agent or an electrician.
Î Insert the plug into the socket.
Cleaning
몇 Warning!
Risk of damage to the floor covering. Do
not operate the appliance for extended
period on the spot.
Normal soiling
Î Move the squeegee lift pedal to posi-
tion „suction off“ (Fig. 3 - position "1/
ON", see inside front cover).
Î Press the park position release and
swivel the handle toward the rear.
Î Set main switch for brush/vacuum
operation to “1”.
Î Activate the water pump switch.
Î Move the appliance over the surface
to be cleaned.
Severe soiling
몇 Warning
Risk of damage to the floor covering.
The cleaning method for severe soiling
must only be used on floors suitable for
this kind of cleaning.
Î Move the vacuum bar lift pedal to po-
sition „do not suction off“ (Fig. 3 - position "0/OFF" see inside front cover)
and perform the cleaning as you
would with normal soiling. The detergent liquid remains on the surface to
be cleaned and has time to settle in.
Î Move the squeegee lift pedal to posi-
tion "suction off" and reclean the surface.
Complete cleaning
Î Turn off the water pump switch.
Î Push the appliance a little further to
vacuum up the remaining water.
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Î Set main switch for brush/vacuum
operation to “0”.
Î Swivel the appliance handle forward
and arrest in the park position.
Î Disconnect the main plug from the
socket.
Emptying the recovery tank
Note
If the recovery tank is full the float closes the suction channel. The suction operation is interrupted. Empty the
recovery tank.
몇 Warning
Please observe the local provisions regarding the wastewater treatment.
Î Turn off the machine.
Î Position the appliance upright and
arrest it in the park position.
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Swivel support bow downward and
remove the recovery tank.
Î Lift the lock and remove the lid of the
recovery tank.
Î Pour out dirt water.
Î Rinse the recovery tank with clear
water.
Î Replace the lid of the recovery tank
and lock it.
Î Insert the recovery tank into the ap-
pliance.
Transport
Î Swivel the appliance handle forward
and arrest in the park position.
Î Swivel the pushing handle back-
wards and push the appliance.
or
Î Lift appliance by the carrying handle
and carry it.
Maintenance and care
Danger
First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.
몇 Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on account of water leakage. Empty the
waste water reservoir and the fresh water reservoir prior to performing maintenance on the appliance.
Emptying the solution tank
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Open the cover of the solution tank.
Î Pour out the cleaning liquid.
Î Close the cover of the solution tank.
Î Insert the solution tank into the appli-
ance.
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Maintenance schedule
After the work
몇 Warning
Risk of damage. Do not wash down the
appliance with water and do not use aggressive detergents.
Î Empty the recovery tank.
Î Clean the seals between the recov-
ery tank and the appliance.
Î Empty the solution tank.
Î Rinse the appliance: Fill the solution
tank with water (without detergent)
and let the appliance run for one
minute with the brush water supply
turned on.
Î Empty the solution tank.
Î Clean the outside of the appliance
with a damp cloth which has been
soaked in mild detergent.
Î Clean the squeegee, check for wear
and replace if required (see "Maintenance tasks").
Î Check the brush for wear and re-
place if required (see "Maintenance
tasks").
Yearly
Î Have the prescribed safety inspec-
tion carried out by an electrician.
Maintenance Works
Replace the squeegee.
Note
The squeegee is attached to the appliance with snaps and can simply be
pulled off.
Î Move the squeegee lift pedal to posi-
tion „suction off“ (Fig. 3 - position "1/
ON", see inside front cover).
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Remove the recovery tank.
Î Lay the device down on the back-
side.
Î Pull off the squeegee downwards.
Î Insert the new squeegee and lock
them into place.
Replacing the brush
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Remove the recovery tank.
Î Lay the device down on the back-
side.
Î Press the release button for the
brush and swivel the brush toward
the bottom and pull it off the driver.
Î Place the new brush on the driver
and lock into place on the opposite
side.
Frost protection
In case of danger of frost:
Î Empty the solution and recovery
tank.
Î Store the appliance in a frost-pro-
tected room.
Faults
Danger
First pull out the plug from the mains before carrying out any tasks on the machine.
몇 Warning
Risk of damage to the appliance on account of water leakage. Empty the
waste water reservoir and the fresh water reservoir prior to performing maintenance on the appliance.
In case of faults that cannot be remedied using the table below please contact the customer service.
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Error Remedy
Appliance cannot
be started
Insufficient water
quantity
Fresh water reservoir drips when refilled
Insufficient vacuum performance
Check if the mains plug is connected.
Check clean water level, refill tank if necessary.
Clean the water distributor (see chapter "Cleaning the water
distributor").
Pull off the valve on thesolution tank (Fig. 4, see inside front
cover) and rinse in lukewarm water.
Pull off the valve on the solution tank (Fig. 4, see inside front
cover) and rinse in lukewarm water.
Empty the solution tank.
Lock the recovery tank in place on the appliance.
Clean the seals between recovery tank and cover and
check for tightness, replace if required.
Check that all squeegee are locked into place in the clean-
ing head.
Squeegee worn, replace if required.
Check that both suction tube parts are correctly attached to
the suction tube connection.
Insufficient cleaning result
Brush does not
turn
Check the suction tube and the suction channel in the
cleaning head for obstruction and remove if necessary (see
"Cleaning suction tube").
Check the brush for wear, replace if required.
Check if foreign matters are blocking the brush; remove foreign matter if required.
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Clean water distributor
Take out the brush.
Î
Î Pull the water distribution bar out of
the brush tunnel (Fig. 5, see inside
front cover).
Î Clean the irrigation channel and the
opening in the water distribution bar
under running water.
Clean suction tube
Î Remove the solution tank from the
appliance.
Î Swivel support bow downward and
remove the recovery tank.
Î Pull the suction tube connection out
toward the rear of the appliance and
swivel out both ends of the suction
tube (Fig. 6, see inside front cover).
The suction tube is separated and
both ends are accessible for cleaning.
Î Pull the squeegee off toward the bot-
tom, the suction channel in the
cleaning head is accessible for
cleaning (Fig. 7, see inside front cover).
Î Flush the suction hose and the suc-
tion channel with water or pull or
push the obstruction out with a blunt
object.
Technical specifications
Power
Nominal voltage V/Hz 120 /
1~60
Average power consumption
Vacuuming
Cleaning power, air
quantity
W600
gpm
(l/s)
380
(24)
Cleaning power, negative pressure
psi
(kPa)
2.0
(14)
Cleaning brush
Working width in
(mm)12(300)
Brush diameter in
(mm)
2.4
(60)
Brush speed 1/min 1550
Dimensions and
weights
Theoretical surface
cleaning performance
ft²/h
(m²/
2152
(200)
h)
Fresh/dirty water res-
gal (l) 1 (4)
ervoir volume
Length in
(mm)
Width in
(mm)
Height in
(mm)
Weight (without tank
contents)
lb
(kg)
15.4
(390)
13.2
(335)
46.5
(1180)
24.3
(11)
Noise emission
Sound pressure level
(EN 60704-1)
dB(A
)
71
Machine vibrations
Vibration total value
m/s² 0,5
(ISO 5349)
Spare parts
– Only use accessories and spare
parts which have been approved by
the manufacturer. The exclusive use
of original accessories and original
spare parts ensures that the appliance can be operated safely and
troublefree.
– At the end of the operating instruc-
tions you will find a selected list of
spare parts that are often required.
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