OPERATION INSTRUCTIONS
SIDEWINDER 30 SWEEPER
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING: Failure to observe these instructions can cause
personal injury to machine operator or bystanders.
WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard. NEVER operate this machine in an explosive
atmosphere (grain dust, flammable liquids or fumes, etc.).
WARNING: Fire or explosion hazard. NEVER use flammable liquids, (gas, kerosene,
solvents, or thinners) to clean the floor. NEVER use this machine to pick up anything that
is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.
INTENDED USE
The Sidewinder 30 Sweeper is intended for commercial use, sweeping floors in an indoor/outdoor environment.
NSS does not recommend using these machines for any other purpose.
FOR SAFETY
•ALWAYS read and understand all instructions
before operating or servicing machine.
•ALWAYS use this machine ONLY as described in
this manual.
•NEVER attempt to operate this machine unless you
have been trained in its operation.
•NEVER allow an untrained person to operate this
machine.
•NEVER sweep up toxic, carcinogenic or unhealthy
substances or other hazardous materials.
•ALWAYS wear suitable gloves when removing
glass or metal splinters from the dirt collector.
•ALWAYS oil gearings, couplings points or other
internal parts as recommended.
•NEVER attempt to operate this machine if it is not
working properly or has been damaged in any
manner.
•NEVER drop or insert any object into any machine
opening.
•NEVER allow this machine to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when used by or near
children.
•ALWAYS keep face, fingers, hair or any other body
part or loose clothing away from any machine
opening or moving part (revolving brush).
•NEVER expose the machine to rain, snow, or
extreme temperatures.
•NEVER use this sweeper for liquid or wet pickup.
•ALWAYS empty the refuse container after use.
•ALWAYS store this machine indoors in a dry, cool
area (not below 32°F [0°C]) when not in use.
GENERAL INFORMATION
•Now that the machine is unpacked remember to
recycle all packing materials.
•Inspect the machine for damage or missing
components. If damage is found, contact the
freight company to file a claim.
ASSEMBLY
Mounting the pushing handle (Figure 1)
•Unpack the sweeper and place it on a flat
surface.
•Remove the refuse container and unpack the
parts packed inside it.
•Check that all parts and the instructions have
been removed from the carton.
•Engage handle fittings (1) in frame by pushing
gently into the base one at a time
•Turn handlefittings(1)sothattheyare
positioned
vertically upwards
(2).
•Presslockingsprings(3)onpush handle(2).
•Push the push handle (2) simultaneously into the
two handle fittings (1).
•Engage push handle in handle fittings byknocking
gently.
Machine Operation
•Check the Sweeper (see Maintenance)
•
Adjust thesweeper
(see Adjusting the sweeper)
•Guidethepushhandlewithboth hands.
•Pushthesweeperforwardatnormal walking pace.
•Emptythewastebinasrequired
Adjusting thesweeper Height adjustment
•Donotpressthediscbrushesontothe
ground too
firmly.
•Anexcessivecontactpressurewillnot achieve a
