HAKO Hamster 800 V User manual

Operating Manual
Hako Hamster 800 V (6404.10)
Hako Hamster 800 E (6404.20)

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Introduction
Preface
Dear customer,
We hope that the excellent qualities of
the machine justify the faith you have
shown in us by purchasing the product.
Your safety, and that of others, is de-
pendent on your ability to control the
machine. Pleasereadthistranslationof
the original manual before using the
machine for the first time, act according
to the information contained and keep it
in a safe place for future reference or
subsequent owners. In order to ensure
that you can work with the machine
safely, please read the chapter on safe-
ty before starting it up.
The operating manual contains all the
important information you need to oper-
ate, maintain and service the machine.
Sectionsofthisoperatingmanualwhich
arerelevanttosafety are markedbythe
hazard label. If you have any questions
with regard to the machine or operating
manual, you can contact your Hako
service partner at any time.
We would like to emphasize that no le-
gal claims can be asserted in respect of
any work described in this manual. En-
sure only original spare parts are used
should any repairs be necessary. Only
such original spare parts warrant that
theequipmentisreliablyreadyto use at
all times. We reserve the right to make
technical improvements.
Valid from: August 2010
Hako GmbH
D-23843 Bad Oldesloe
Hamburger Straße 209-239
Telephone [phone]
Information on the warranty
As a fundamental rule, the regulations
in the purchase agreement apply.
There are no rights to claims for com-
pensation under the terms of warranty
when the damage is a resultof failure to
observe the stipulations concerning
serviceandmaintenance.Maintenance
work must be completed by an author-
izedHakoservicecenterandconfirmed
in the “maintenance logbook”; this
servesasproof ofrightstoclaimsunder
the terms of warranty.
The following are excluded from the
termsofwarranty:normalwearandtear
and damage caused by overuse, defec-
tive fuses, improper handling or unau-
thorized modifications. Claims under
the terms of warranty are also annulled
whendamageoccurs tothemachineas
the result of the use of parts and acces-
soriesnotexplicitlyapproved byusorto
failure to observe maintenance proce-
dures.
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Intended use
The Hako Hamster 800 V/E is a manu-
ally operated Vacuum Sweeper for in-
dustrial/commercial use and serves to
clean up dry and wet waste from indoor
and outdoor areas such as production
plants, warehouses, car parks, parking
blocks, pedestrian precincts, market
squares, railway stations and filling sta-
tions. The Hako Hamster 800 V/E can
clean all types of industrial floor, con-
crete, asphalt and tar, paving and inter-
locking stone paving. It is not permitted
for use on public roads with motor traf-
fic. The Hako Hamster 800 E can be
upgraded with a carpet kit so it can also
be used to clean dry waste from car-
pets.
Any use beyond this is regarded as im-
proper use. The manufacturer is not
considered liable for any damage re-
sulting from improper use; the user is
solely responsible for all the risks.
Intended use also includes maintaining
and observing the operating, mainte-
nance and repair conditions prescribed
by the manufacturer.
The Hako Hamster 800 V/E may only
be operated, serviced and repaired by
personnel who are familiar with the
work involved and are aware of the
risks. The applicable accident preven-
tion laws must be observed and any
generally accepted health and safety di-
rectives must be maintained.
Based on the conception, design and
construction of the model introduced
onto the market by us, the machine
complies with the applicable basic safe-
ty and health requirements stipulated in
the EC directives (refer to the Declara-
tion of Conformity). The EC Declaration
of Conformity is no longer considered
valid in the event of modifications to the
machine not authorized by us. The
manufacturer is not deemed liable for
any damage resulting from unauthor-
ized modifications to the machine.
Handover of the machine
Inspect the machine immediately on de-
livery for signs of transport damage.
Replacement will be made when confir-
mation is provided immediately by the
freight carrier with regard to the dam-
age and the damage report is sent to
our authorized sales partner together
with the consignment note.
Introduction

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Disposing of the machine
Renderthemachineinoperable.Itmust
not represent a source of risks to chil-
dren.
Dispose of the machine in accordance
with the applicable local regulations.
For further information on disposal and
recycling, contact the authorized Hako
dealer where you purchased the ma-
chine.
Disposing of batteries
Used batteries with the recycling sym-
bol contain reusable commodities.
However, the heavy metals contained
also represent a major risk to human
health and to the environment. Never
openordamagebatteries.Nevertouch,
inhale or swallow the content matter of
batteries. Health hazard! Do not allow
batteries to pollute the environment.
There is a risk of contaminating the
ground and water! In accordance with
the symbol with the crossed out bin,
these batteries must not be disposed of
in domestic waste. The return and recy-
cling of old batteries must be agreed on
with the authorized Hako dealer in ac-
cordance with the Battery Act § 6 and
§ 8.
Introduction

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Contents
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Preface. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
Information on the warranty . . 2
Intended use. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Handover of the machine. . . . 3
Disposing of the machine. . . . 4
Disposing of batteries. . . . . . . 4
1 Safety Information . . . . . . . . 7
1.1 Safety and warning symbols . 7
1.2 General information . . . . . . . . 8
1.3 Operating information. . . . . . . 8
1.4 Maintenance information . . . 10
1.5 Particular risks . . . . . . . . . . . 11
1.6 Environmental protection . . . 11
1.7 Labels on the machine. . . . . 12
2 Starting Up . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1 Before starting up
for the first time . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.1 Unpacking . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
2.1.2 Refueling the engine
(only Hako Hamster 800 V) . 17
2.1.3 Checking the oil level
(only Hako Hamster 800 V) . 17
2.1.4 Connecting the batteries
(only Hako Hamster 800 E) . 17
2.1.5 Initial battery charge
(only Hako Hamster 800 E) . 17
2.1.6 Instruction. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
2.2 Before starting up each day . 18
3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 19
3.1 Method of operation . . . . . . . 19
3.2 Operating
and indicator elements. . . . . 20
3.2.1 Operating elements . . . . . . . 20
3.2.2 Operating panel . . . . . . . . . . 24
3.3 Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.1 Switching on. . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
3.3.2 Accelerating . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.3 Stopping. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.4 Vacuumsweeping. . . . . . . . . 27
3.3.5 Switching off. . . . . . . . . . . . . 28
3.3.6 After finishing work. . . . . . . . 29
3.3.7 Loading and transportation . 29
3.4 Function faults . . . . . . . . . . . 30
3.5 Options. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 30

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Contents
4 Technical Data . . . . . . . . . . 31
5 Maintenance and
Service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 33
5.1 Hako system maintenance. . 33
5.2 Maintenance report . . . . . . . 34
5.3 Maintenance Plan . . . . . . . . 35
5.4 Engine . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 38
5.4.1 Checking
the engine oil level . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.2 Refilling engine oil . . . . . . . . 39
5.4.3 Changing/Draining
the engine oil change. . . . . . 39
5.4.4 Disassembling the air filter. . 40
5.4.5 Cleaning the air filter . . . . . . 40
5.4.6 Installing the air filter . . . . . . 40
5.5 Battery system . . . . . . . . . . . 41
5.5.1 Charging batteries . . . . . . . . 42
5.5.2 Total discharge signal
transducer (TSG) . . . . . . . . . 42
5.5.3 Servicing the drive batteries. 42
5.5.4 Removing batteries . . . . . . . 42
5.5.5 Inserting batteries. . . . . . . . . 43
5.5.6 Disposing of batteries. . . . . . 43
5.6 Drives. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 44
5.6.1 Adjusting the drive belt. . . . . 45
5.7 Side brush . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 47
5.7.1 Side brush wear,
readjustment . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
5.7.2 Changing the side brush . . . 48
5.8 Rotary brush. . . . . . . . . . . . . 49
5.8.1 Cleaning the brush space . . 50
5.8.2 Changing the rotary brush . . 50
5.8.3 Setting the sweeping pattern 51
5.8.4 Changing the sealing strips . 51
5.9 Dirt hoppers . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
5.9.1 Removing a dirt hopper . . . . 55
5.9.2 Emptying the dirt hopper . . . 55
5.9.3 Inserting the dirt hoppers . . . 55
5.9.4 Changing the seals . . . . . . . 55
5.10 Dust vacuum . . . . . . . . . . . . 56
5.10.1 Clearing dust deposits
from panel air filter
during operation . . . . . . . . . . 57
5.10.2 Removing the panel air filter 57
5.10.3 Cleaning the panel
air filter thoroughly . . . . . . . . 57
5.10.4 Replacing the sealing strips . 57
5.10.5 Inserting panel air filters. . . . 58
5.10.6 Checking the suction turbine 58
5.10.7 Checking
the filter system for leaks . . . 58
5.11 Special equipment . . . . . . . . 59
Notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60
EC Declaration
of Conformity . . . . . . . . . . . 61

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Safety Information
1Safety Information
1.1 Safety and warning symbols
The following warning symbols appear
in the operating manual in those
sectionsinwhichyour safety, the safety
of the machine and environment could
be affected:
Symbol Damage to ... Definition
Safety information persons
or property Safety symbol to indicate dangerous situations arising throughfailuretofollowinstructionsorprescribedwork
procedures precisely or through ignoring them
altogether.
Note the machine Important information on handling the machine to
maintain its functioning ability.
Risk to environment the environment Risks to the environment through using substances
which represent a risk to health and the environment.

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Safety Information
1.2 General information
• In addition to the information
providedinthisoperatingmanual,all
the legally applicable health and
safety provisions must be observed.
• Before starting up the machine for
the first time, read the operating
manualsuppliedwithitthoroughlyas
well as any separate manuals
provided with additional or
attachment devices and observe all
the information during work.
• The equipment may only be
operated, serviced and repaired by
personnel trained by Hako technical
experts.
• Particular attention should be paid to
the information regarding safety.
Technical expertise is the key to
preventingerrorswhenoperatingthe
machine and ensuring trouble-free
operation.
• The operating manual must always
be kept at the operating location of
the machine and, as a result, should
kept in a safe place on the
equipment.
• Iftheequipmentissold orrentedout,
these documents should be
transferred to the new owner/
operator. The transfer should be
confirmed!
• The warning labels attached to the
machine provide important
information concerning safe
operation.
Illegible or missing labels must be
replaced by new ones.
• For reasons of safety, always use
original spare parts.
1.3 Operating information
• The machine is not suitable for
clearing up fluids, dust or
substanceswhichrepresent ahealth
hazard, are inflammable or
explosive. No burning items may be
cleared up, e.g. glowing cigarettes.
In addition, it is forbidden to clean up
wood dust, e.g. beech and oak dust
- health hazard!
• When the machine is in
vacuumsweeping mode, it must not
be driven through puddles of water.
• Before starting the machine up for
the first time, the battery to be used
must be fully charged, properly, by
implementing the initial battery
charge routine (only Hako
Hamster 800 E). Hako assumes no
liability for damage to the battery
caused by a fault when the battery is
charged for the first time.
• The machine together with the
workingequipmentmust bechecked
in terms of proper condition and
operational safety each time prior to
use. Clear any faults immediately!
Themachinemust notbeusedwhen
not in a sound condition.
• Only start the machine when the

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Safety Information
hood is closed and locked and the
lever of the shaking device has been
pushed in.
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all
adjustment, operating and control
elements as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the machine is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the
machine.
• The machine may only be used on
those surfaces which have been
approvedbythecontractororperson
appointed by him.
• The manner of driving must be
adapted to the local conditions.
• It is forbidden to use the machine in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Do not let the engine run indoors!
Risk of poisoning (only Hako
Hamster 800 V)! Ensure sufficient
ventilation when working indoors.
• When using the machine, it is
essential to pay attention to third
parties, especially children.
• Pay attention to hot parts of the
engine, risk of burns.
• It is prohibited to transport
passengers.
• Accelerate the machine immediately
after switching on the rotary brush,
otherwiseimprintsofthebrushcould
be produced on the floor.
• Neverleavethemachineunattended
as long as the engine is running.
• Remove the ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use of the machine.
• Never leave batteries in a
discharged state but recharge them
as soon as possible (only Hako
Hamster 800 E).
• When transporting the machine,
switch the engine off and raise the
side brush.
• The Hako Hamster 800 V can be
used on surfaces with a maximum
gradient of 15%.
• The Hako Hamster 800 E can be
used on surfaces with a maximum
gradient of 10% (for maximally 3
minutes).
• Steps or curbs up to a maximum of
4 cm can be driven over.
• Itisforbiddentomanipulateswitches
and safety equipment.

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Safety Information
1.4 Maintenance information
• The maintenance work and
maintenance intervals prescribed in
the operating manual must be
adhered to.
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other
maintenance work must be
completed at your nearest Hako
service center.
• The machine must beinspectedbya
recognized technical expert in
respect of operational safety, within
the terms of the applicable accident
prevention laws, at reasonable
intervals (we recommend at least
once a year) and following
modification or repairs.
• Spare parts must comply with the
minimum technical requirements
stipulated by the manufacturer! This
is ensured by the use of original
spare parts.
• The machine must be switched off
prior to cleaning or servicing it or to
replacing parts.
• Suitable tools must be used for
cleaning and maintenance work.
• When working with the hood raised,
it must be opened up fully to prevent
it from accidentally dropping or
slamming shut.
• When working on the electrical
system, always disconnect the
battery cable (only Hako
Hamster 800 E).
• Batteries may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled
maintenance personnel (only Hako
Hamster 800 E).
• Pay attention that the insulation of
the charger cable is not damaged
and cannot be damaged during the
charging process. The cable must
not chafe against anything. In the
case of defective insulation, do not
usetheon-boardcharger(onlyHako
Hamster 800 E).
• Check the exhaust system at regular
intervals (only Hako
Hamster 800 V).
• It is not permitted to clean the
machine with a pressure washer or
steam blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Allow the machine to dry properly
after being cleaned, e.g. over the
weekend.
• Donotcarry outanywelding,drilling,
sawingorgrindingworkon theframe
sections. Damaged parts may only
be changed at an authorized Hako
service center.

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Safety Information
1.5 Particular risks
Refueling
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
• Take the utmost care when handling
fuel: Increased risk of fire! Never
refuel near open flames or
incendiary sparks! Never smoke
when refueling!
• Never refuel indoors!
• Before refueling, switch off the
engine and remove the ignition key.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately!
Batteries (only Hako Hamster 800 E)
• To prevent creeping currents,
always keep the batteries clean and
dry, protect from soiling such as by
metal dust.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries. Risk of short
circuit and deflagration!
• When charging the batteries, there
must be sufficient ventilation in the
charging area. Otherwise, there is a
risk of explosion!
• Batteries must not be connected or
disconnected when conducting
electricity.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after
working on batteries.
Health hazard
• The shaking device for cleaning the
panel air filter may only be actuated
when the dirt hoppers are in the
machine and have been raised.
• It is forbidden to eat, drink and
smoke in battery charging rooms.
Safety equipment
• Never operate the Hako
Hamster800 V/E without the hood
being closed and locked (safety
equipment)!
• Do not open the hood when the
engine is running!
1.6 Environmental protection
• Sufficient factual knowledge is
required in order to use substances
which could represent a risk to
health and the environment, e.g oil
and lubricants.
• Observe the applicable laws and
local regulations when disposing of
waste and cleaning agents, also
refer to the Water Resources Act.
• Observe the applicable laws and
local regulations when disposing of
waste oil (only Hako
Hamster 800 V).
• Used batteries with the recycling
symbol must not be disposed of in
household waste, refer to paragraph
”Entsorgung von Batterien”.

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Safety Information
1.7 Labels on the machine
The following safety and warning labels
are attached to the machine where
easily legible.
Missing or illegible labels must
be replaced immediately.
Choke (Fig. 1/1)
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
Lock, dirt hopper
(Fig. 1/2)
Company logo (Fig. 1/3)
Fig. 1
2
3
1

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Safety Information
Fig. 2
2
3
1
5
4
6

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Safety Information
Bypass flap (Fig. 2/1)
Only use maintenance-free batteries
(Fig. 2/2)
(only Hako Hamster 800 E)
Wear compensator for rotary brush
(Fig. 2/3)
Rating plate (Fig. 2/4)
Wear compensator for side brush
(Fig. 2/5)
Oil label (Fig. 2/6)
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
Engine oil, only use SAE 15 W 40 .
Folding apron (Fig. 3/1)
Parking brake (Fig. 3/2)
Shaking device (Fig. 3/3)

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Safety Information
Fig. 3
Read and observe the operating
manual (Fig. 3/4)
Lower/Raise side brush (Fig. 3/5)
1
2
3
4
5

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Starting Up
2Starting Up
2.1 Before starting up for the first
time
2.1.1 Unpacking
Remove the packaging, open the
fastening straps and take the Hako
Hamster 800 V/E from the pallet. For
reasons of packaging, the handlebar of
the Hako Hamster 800 V/E is pivoted
forwards. First of all, pivot the
handlebar to its operating position.
Pivoting the handlebar to its
operating position
1. Loosen the wing bolts (Fig. 4/1) on
the right and left sides of the
handlebar (Fig. 4/2) a few
revolutions until the handlebar
(Fig. 4/2) can be straightened up.
2. Pivot the handlebar (Fig. 4/2)
towards therearandset it toaheight
convenient for the user.
3. Tighten the wing bolts (Fig. 4/1) on
the right and left sides of the
handlebar (Fig. 4/2).
Fig. 4
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Starting Up
2.1.2 Refueling the engine
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
Unscrew the fuel tank cap
(Fig. 7/7) and fill approx. 2.5 l gasoline.
Screw the fuel tank cap back on.
Only refuel the machine when
the engine has cooled down.
Otherwise, any spilled
gasoline can evaporate if it
lands on hot machine parts.
Healthhazardthroughinhaling
vapors!
Refueling must not be carried
out in closed rooms.
Refueling may only be carried
out when the engine is
switched off! Remove the
ignition key.
It is forbidden to smoke or use
fire when refueling or working
on or near components
containing fuel.
Wipe up any spilled fuel!
Wipeupspilledfuelwithacloth
and dispose of the cloth
according to the applicable
environmental laws.
2.1.3 Checking the oil level
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
Engine oil is filled at the factory. As a
precaution, however, check the oil level
again on site, refer to Section 5.4.1.
2.1.4 Connecting the batteries
(only Hako Hamster 800 E)
Before starting up for the first time,
connect the positive cable of the device
as illustrated in Figure 5 to the positive
pole (Fig. 5/1) of the batteries in the
device.
2.1.5 Initial battery charge
(only Hako Hamster 800 E)
Before starting up the machine for the
first time, the batteries used must be
fully charged by completing the initial
battery charge, refer to Section 5.5.1.
Hakoassumesnoliabilityfordamageto
thebatteryresultingfromfailingtocarry
out the initial battery charge properly.
Risk of explosion! When
charging the batteries, there
must be sufficient ventilation in
the charging area.
Fig. 5
1

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Starting Up
2.1.6 Instruction
Operators must receive instruction
before putting the machine into service.
Only technicians from your local,
authorized Hako dealer are allowed to
provide initial instruction on how to use
the machine. The manufacturing plant
notifies the dealer immediately after
delivering the machine and the dealer
will contact you to arrange a date for
providing the initial instruction.
2.2 Before starting up each day
Carry out the following checks before
starting the machine:
1. Check the parking space for signs of
leaks.
2. Only Hako Hamster 800 V: Check
the engine oil level with the dipstick
and refill, if necessary; refer to
Section 5.4.2.
3. Only Hako Hamster 800 V: Check
the fuel supply and refill fuel, if
necessary, refer to refer to
paragraph 2.1.2.
4. Only Hako Hamster 800 E: Check
the charge status of the batteries
and recharge, if necessary.
5. Check thefilllevelofthedirthoppers
and empty them, if necessary.
6. Check the levels of wear on the
rotary brush and side brush.
7. Check the ergonomic position of the
handlebar and readjust it, if
necessary.

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Operation
3Operation
3.1 Method of operation
The Hako Hamster 800 V/E is a
manually operated Vacuum Sweeper
machine with a drive for the dry
cleaning of hard floors and carpets.
Thesidebrush(Fig. 6/4),locatedonthe
right-hand side of the machine, sweeps
the dirt away from corners and edges
into the path of the rotary brush
(Fig. 6/3). The rotary brush (Fig. 6/3)
sweepsthedirtinto the two dirthoppers
(Fig. 6/2) using the overhead throw
method. The particulate matter
(depicted gray in Fig. 6) is forced
against the panel air filter (Fig. 6/1) by
thesuctionturbine(Fig. 6/5)andfiltered
out there. Only dust-free air is fed back
into the ambient air.
Fig. 6
1 Panel air filter
2Dirt hoppers
3 Rotary brush
4 Side brushes
5 Suction turbine
Hako Hamster 800 V
The Hako Hamster 800 V is equipped
with a gasoline engine and is filled with
approx. 2.5 l gasoline.
Hako Hamster 800 E
To charge the batteries, the Hako
Hamster 800 E is equipped with a
corresponding, fully automatic on-
board charger. To protect the battery
against total discharge, the Hako
Hamster 800 E is provided with a total
discharge signal transducer (TSG)
which indicates the battery status
during the charging process and
discharging.
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Operation
3.2 Operating and indicator
elements
3.2.1 Operating elements
1 Side brush lever
2Lever for the parking brake
3 Lever for the folding apron
4Hood
5 Hood lock
6 Bypass flap
7 Fuel tank cap
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
8 Choke
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
9 Recoil starter
(only Hako Hamster 800 V)
Fig. 7
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5
6
4
7
8
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