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Nilfi sk ALTO Operator’s Manual (EN) - SCRUBTEC 866, 871, 866, Boost 8 and 871C FORM NO. 71492A - 19 -
Figure 20
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HOW TO OPERATE THE MACHINE
WARNING: Water solutions or cleaning materials used with
this type of machine can leave wet areas on the
fl oor surface. These areas can cause a danger-
ous condition for the operator or other persons.
Always put CAUTION signs near the area you
are cleaning.
WARNING: Machines can ignite fl ammable materials and
vapors. Do not use with or near fl ammables
such as gasoline, grain dust, solvents and
thinners. Only use a cleaning concentration
recommended by the chemical manufacturer.
WARNING: Nilfi sk ALTO recommends a maximum water
temperature of 120
o
F (49
o
C).
Operating The Machine
NOTE: Put the machine in the lowest traverse speed setting. Use the
machine in an area that has no furniture or objects until you can do the
following:
1. Move the machine in a straight direction, forward and backward.
2. Stop the machine safely.
3. Turn the machine both left and right and return to a straight direc-
tion.
To move the machine, follow this procedure:
1. Release the parking brake (if equipped with machine).
2. Turn the key switch to the “ON” position
3. Raise the brush.
4. Raise the squeegee.
5. When either the left or right forward palm buttons (fi gure 20, item A)
are pushed in, the machine will go forward.
6. Control the speed of traverse by using the traverse speed control
knob (fi gure 20, item C).
7. To stop, release the forward palm buttons.
8. To reverse the machine, push in the white reverse switch (fi gure 20
item B) and either the right or left forward palm buttons (fi gure 20
item A) at the same time.
9. To stop, release the forward palm buttons.
10. To turn the machine, push the rear of the machine to the side.
11. When you stop the machine, turn the key switch “OFF”, remove the
key and set the parking brake (if equipped).