MM ECO PICK-UP 500L User guide

USE, INSTALLATION AND SAFETY MANUAL
MM ECO PICK-UP 500L and MM ECO PICK-UP 1000L

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INTRODUCTION
Thank you for choosing a quality product MM. Several years of experience led us to the creation of a
multifunction machine for the ecological steam weeding and the hot water high pressure cleaning.
Every machine is carefully tested and inspected before leaving our factory to assure you the right operation.
Buying this machine you did an important investment that will reward you if you use it accurately.
Similarly to the others mechanical equipments even this product requires a proper installation as well as a
proper use and maintenance, as indicated in this manual
We suggest to carefully read all the manual before starting with the installation and the use of your
machine paying attention to the security instructions. Verify that the machine, its accessories and the
packaging are not damaged or that there aren’t missing parts. It is necessary to immediately communicate to
the courier or to MM company any complaint regarding missing parts or damages.
This symbol indicates important or dangerous operations or situations
INTENDED USE
Before starting the machine, it is necessary to know how to quickly stop it and understand the correct use of
all the commands and to know the security instructions.
Don’t allow someone to use the machine before having carefully read the instructions.
This machine has to be use only by trained people that are also aware of the security rules.
Use the machine just to remove the weed (steam weeding version) or to the high pressure washing
(high pressure washing function) or as a sprayer
The water in the tank is sucked and sent under pressure by a pump driven by a gasoline generator and sent
to a boiler or burner powered by car diesel fuel that warms the water to the desired temperature: steam at
120-140 °C for weeding mode, water at 80 °C maximum for the washing mode. The action on the two
lances operates the burner warming the water up at the chosen temperature. When the burner is off the
water goes out at the outside temperature.
Don’t use the machine with flammable liquids, corrosive acids or any other product that doesn’t refer
to the treatment, use only clean water.
These instructions are integral parts of the machine and they have to be delivered with the machine
when it is sold or rented.

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WARNING SIGNS ON THE MANUAL AND ON THE MACHINE
Below are all the pictograms applied to the machine in order to illustrate the warnings, prohibitions and the
correct methods of use.
Legend of the symbols
1- Read the use and maintenance manual
2- Stop the machine and read the manual before performing
any intervention
3- Injury hazard. Do not approach the machine with moving
parts
4- Do not smoke
5- Do not lubricate during operation
6- Risk of injury from pressurized fluids
7- Do not get on the machine during operation or transfer
8- Do not stand on the tank
9- Do not enter the tank
10- Danger of crush injuries, do not place your hands near
moving mechanical parts
11- Work with a pressure lower than that indicated in red on
the pressure gauge
12- Always wear safety gloves
13- Always wear earing protection
14- Always wear protective suits
15- Always wear safety shoes
Beware of the unit's range of action while it is the function. Do
not direct the jet towards people, animals, electrical materials,
or any equipment that could be damaged.
Product compliant with the safety requirements envisaged by
the applicable European directives and regulations.
It is obligatory to keep all the pictograms with the warning signs in perfect conditions. If they get
damaged or deteriorated, replace them immediately

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CHARACTERISTICS AND TECHNICAL DATA
This booklet is valid for multipurpose machines, ECO PICK-UP type for steam weeding, steam disinfection,
high pressure washing with hot water.
These multipurpose machines manufactured by M.M. srl are uniquely identifiable from the CE plate, upon
which the data, main characteristics and serial number are printed.
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Manufacturer’s logo
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Data of the machine (flow-rate, pressure …)
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Serial number of the machine
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Model and type of the machine
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Year of manufacture
It is obligatory to keep all the plates with the warning signs in perfect conditions. If they get
damaged or deteriorated, replace them immediately.

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NOISE LEVEL OF THE MACHINE
The level of the sound pressure at the user’s position is of Lp = 82 (+ /0.5) dB (A) The
level of the acoustic power measurement is of Lw = 92 (+ /0.5) dB (A)
The sound pressure level is raised in accordance with the standards in IEC
60704-1:2021 and UNI EN ISO 3744:2010. Always wear earmuffs during the
use of the machine.
The vibrations caused the upper limbs by the handle of the lance, are of 0.98 m/s². (+ /0.5) The
repulsion force on the lance to the maximum pressure is 15.0 N. 80 bar

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SAFETY RULES
The worker must wear long clothing, gloves, safety goggles and earmuffs. However the waterproofing
protective clothing don’t provide protection against jets of water. In case of direct contact with the water high
pressure jet, they don’t give a sufficient protection against the risk of injury
During the transport and the use the machine has to be anchored to the floor of the vehicle or of the
trailer in four points.
All the doors must always be closed during the transport of the unit.
Never attempt to move the machine by pulling a hose.
Never direct the spray toward the machine or any other electrical device. Risk of electricshock.
Never direct the jet toward oneself, toward another person or animals. In case of use by more than
one worker, absolutely avoid to direct the lance/boom toward the other operators.
Don’t use the machine in full air in case of rain.
Use the machine by day or if you use it by night do it only with a good lighting.
Don’t touch the connection plug with wet hands.
Don’t use the machine if the electric cable is damaged
Don’t use the machine when the high pressure steam hose is damaged.
Don’t stop the lever of the gun in open position. Danger of serious accident.
Check that all warning labels are placed on the machine. The machine without labels should not be
used.
It is strictly forbidden to modify the setting of the pressure regulator.

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Don’t modify the original diameter of the nozzle. The functioning of the machine can be altered
don’t leave the machine unattended.
Each time you stop the machine, always press the lever/levers of the gun/s or turn off the valves that
operate the boom to depressurise the circuit in order to avoid possible accidents topeople.
All the conductive parts (control panel, boiler generator, cables, etc.) must be protected against
water jets.
The high pressure can cause the bounce of some parts. It is necessary always to wear protective
clothing and eye protections.
Don’t touch the chimney of the boiler. Danger of burn.
Don’t cover the chimney
Don’t cover the inlets for cooling air of the generator. Danger of overheating.
It is forbidden to work in restricted or poorly windy areas; the exhaust gases of the engine of the
tractor and of the boiler are very dangerous.
Don’t operate the pump without water
Always lower the temperature of the water under 40 °C, before stopping the machine
Don’t operate the machine if it is inclined more than 10° degrees from the ground.
Never try to turn the machine on if the machine is overturned. Contact your dealer.
Don’t leave the machine while it is operating without the supervision of qualified personnel, even
for a short time.
Caution: when the machine is operating, all the exposed metallic parts where the steam circulates
(nozzles, hose reels, weeding shield, booms, etc.) can cause burn. Always use appropriate cloche
and protective gloves
Put the MM unit in a place that is:
- protected from cold
- well-ventilated
- repaired from the rain

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Dispose of the waste oil and exhausted products in accordance with the environmental rules. Store
them in an enclosed space and then take them to the closer storage. Don’t dumping and don’t
empty it in the ground or in the drains.
The maximum pressure of work for the weeding with water at a temperature of more than 80 °C
doesn’t have to overcome 20 BAR
Don’t enter in the working area of the machine (about 10m)
Perform all the check operations when the machine is turned off according to the maintenance table.
Don’t remove any safety device when the machine is working.
The machine has a combustion engine. Don’t operate in closed environments. The exhaust gas
contains carbon monoxide, a lethal odourless gas.
Don’t enter in the tank.
This machine is not designed for people or animals carriage.
Never completely fill the tank up to the top.
Always use appropriate protective clothes: safety goggles for the eyes, gloves for the hands
and appropriate hearing However the waterproof protective clothes give a protection
just for the water jets. In case of direct contact to the high-pressure water jet these clothing
don’t give a sufficient protection against the risk of injury. Never direct the jet toward yourself
or toward other operators.
Don’t modify the machine.
The driver of the tractor carrying or trailing the machine will have to follow the speed of
displacement of the operators or of the boom.

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MANIFACTURER’S LIABILITY
The company M.M. is not responsible if:
The user has not done the normal periodical maintenance operations shown in the table to the authorized
maintenance section.
The machine is equipped with accessories or components not given by MM or not original.
The operator doesn’t respect the indications and the instruction of the manual.
The user modified the machine.
The protections have not been mounted or have been removed.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
A) WATER SUPPLY
Using a eater tank of 500 o 1000 litres. If you apply your own tank make sure to have a supply pipe of at least
20 mm of inner diameter, without restrictions and that is no longer than 1,8m.
B) VENTILATION
It is forbidden to use the machine in closed environments.
C) VEIHICLE
If the unit is placed on a motor or trailed vehicle it has to be anchored to the floor in 4 points.
REPOSITIONING OF THE MACHINE FOR THE STORAGE OR THE MAINTENANCE
The machine can be moved only by qualified personnel able to use forklifts or cranes.
Dimensions of the machine
Unladen weight
Full load weight
500L
mm 1020x1700x1160
Kg. 450
Kg. 1055 ca.
1000L
mm 1020x2100x1600
Kg. 470
Kg. 1625 ca.
CAUTION: IT IS ABSOLUTELY FORBIDDEN TO MOVE THE MACHINE WHEN THE TANK IS
FULL (loading, unloading and storage).
THE TANK SHOULD BE COMPLETELY DRAINED.
There are two ways to move the machine once the tank is completely empty:
•using a forklift
•using a crane