PowerBoss Collector 34 G User manual

Instruction Manual
PowerBoss Collector 34 B (6404.23)
PowerBoss Collector 34 G (6404.24)

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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
tothe information containedand 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
arerelevanttosafetyaremarkedbythe
hazard label. If you have any questions
with regard to the machine or operating
manual, you can contact your Power-
Boss 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
theequipmentisreliablyreadytouseat
all times. We reserve the right to make
technical improvements.
Valid from: March 2011
PowerBoss Inc.
175 Anderson Street
NC 28315 U.S.A.
Telephone: [phone]
Fax: [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
whenthedamageisaresultoffailureto
observe the stipulations concerning
serviceand maintenance.Maintenance
work must be completed by an autho-
rized PowerBoss service center and
confirmed in the “maintenance log-
book”; this serves as proof of rights to
claims under 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
whendamageoccurstothemachineas
the result of the use of parts and acces-
soriesnotexplicitlyapprovedbyusorto
failure to observe maintenance proce-
dures.
Introduction

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Intended use
The PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G is a
manually operated vacuum Sweeper
for industrial/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 pre-
cincts,market squares, railway stations
and filling stations. The Power-
Boss Collector 34 B/G can clean all
types of industrial floor, concrete, as-
phalt and tar, paving and interlocking
stone paving. It is not permitted for use
on public roads with motor traffic. The
PowerBoss Collector 34 B can be up-
gradedwithacarpetkitso it can also be
used to clean dry waste from carpets.
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 PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G may
onlybeoperated,servicedandrepaired
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
generallyaccepted 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-
tyand health requirements stipulated in
the EC directives (refer to the Declara-
tionof Conformity). TheEC 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
Inspectthe machine immediately onde-
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 Pow-
erBossdealerwhereyoupurchasedthe
machine.
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 PowerBoss dealer
in accordance with national require-
ments.
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 PowerBoss
Collector 34 G). . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1.3 Checking the oil level
(only PowerBoss
Collector 34 G). . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1.4 Connecting the batteries
(only PowerBoss
Collector 34 B) . . . . . . . . . . . 17
2.1.5 Initial battery charge
(only PowerBoss
Collector 34 B) . . . . . . . . . . . 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 PowerBoss 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
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 60

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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 Safety and warning symbols
The following warning symbols appear
in the operating manual in those sec-
tions in which your 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 alto-
gether.
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 provid-
ed in this operating manual, 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 pro-
vided with additional or attachment
devices and observe all the informa-
tion during work.
• The equipment may only be operat-
ed, serviced and repaired by person-
nel trained by PowerBoss technical
experts.
• Particularattentionshouldbe paid to
the information regarding safety.
Technical expertise is the key to pre-
venting errors when operating the
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 equip-
ment.
• Iftheequipmentissoldorrentedout,
these documents should be trans-
ferred to the new owner/operator.
The transfer should be confirmed!
• The warning labels attached to the
machine provide important informa-
tion concerning safe operation.
Illegible or missing labels must be re-
placed by new ones.
• For reasons of safety, always use
original spare parts.
1.3 Operating information
• The machine is not suitable for clear-
ing up fluids, dust or substances
whichrepresentahealth hazard, are
inflammable or explosive. No burn-
ing items may be cleared up, e.g.
glowing cigarettes. In addition, it is
forbiddento cleanupwooddust,e.g.
beech and oak dust - health hazard!
• When the machine is in vacuum-
sweeping mode, it must not be driv-
en 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
chargeroutine(only PowerBoss Col-
lector 34 B). PowerBoss 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 work-
ing equipment must be checked in
terms of proper condition and opera-
tional safety each time prior to use.
Clear any faults immediately! The
machine must not be used when not
in a sound condition.
• Only start the machine when the
hood is closed and locked and the le-

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Safety Information
ver of the shaking device has been
pushed in.
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjust-
ment, operating and control ele-
ments 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 ma-
chine.
• The machine may only be used on
those surfaces which have been ap-
proved by the contractor or person
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 Power-
Boss Collector 34 G)! Ensure suffi-
cient ventilation when working in-
doors.
• When using the machine, it is essen-
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• Pay attention to hot parts of the en-
gine, risk of burns.
• It is prohibited to transport passen-
gers.
• Acceleratethe machine immediately
after switching on the rotary brush,
otherwiseimprintsof the brushcould
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 dis-
charged state but recharge them as
soon as possible (only Power-
Boss Collector 34 B).
• When transporting the machine,
switch the engine off and raise the
side brush.
• The PowerBoss Collector 34 G can
be used on surfaces with a maxi-
mum gradient of 15%.
• The PowerBoss Collector 34 B can
be used on surfaces with a maxi-
mum gradient of 10% (for maximally
3 minutes).
• Steps or curbs up to a maximum of
1.6 in can be driven over.
• Itisforbiddentomanipulateswitches
and safety equipment.

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Safety Information
1.4 Maintenance information
• The maintenance work and mainte-
nance intervals prescribed in the op-
erating manual must be adhered to.
• Operating personnel must complete
the necessary daily and weekly
maintenance work. All other mainte-
nance work must be completed at
your nearest PowerBoss service
center.
• Themachinemustbeinspectedby a
recognized technical expert in re-
spect of operational safety, within
the terms of the applicable accident
prevention laws, at reasonable inter-
vals (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 slam-
ming shut.
• When working on the electrical sys-
tem, always disconnect the battery
cable (only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 B).
• Batteries may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled mainte-
nance personnel (only Power-
Boss Collector 34 B).
• 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
use the on-board charger (only Pow-
erBoss Collector 34 B).
• Checktheexhaustsystem at regular
intervals (only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 G).
• It is not permitted to clean the ma-
chine 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.
• Donot carryoutanywelding, drilling,
sawingor grindingworkonthe frame
sections. Damaged parts may only
be changed at an authorized Power-
Boss service center.

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Safety Information
1.5 Particular risks
Refueling
(only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
• Take the utmost care when handling
fuel: Increased risk of fire! Never re-
fuel near open flames or incendiary
sparks! Never smoke when refuel-
ing!
• Never refuel indoors!
• Before refueling, switch off the en-
gine and remove the ignition key.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately!
Batteries (only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 B)
• To prevent creeping currents, al-
ways 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 cir-
cuit 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 elec-
tricity.
• 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 ma-
chine and have been raised.
• It is forbidden to eat, drink and
smoke in battery charging rooms.
Safety equipment
• Never operate the PowerBoss Col-
lector 34 B/Gwithoutthehoodbeing
closed and locked (safety equip-
ment)!
• Do not open the hood when the en-
gine is running!
1.6 Environmental protection
• Sufficient factual knowledge is re-
quired 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 lo-
cal regulations when disposing of
waste and cleaning agents, also re-
fer to the Water Resources Act.
• Observe the applicable laws and lo-
cal regulations when disposing of
waste oil (only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 G).
• Used batteries with the recycling
symbol must not be disposed of in
household waste, refer to paragraph
”Disposing of batteries”.

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Safety Information
1.7 Labels on the machine
Thefollowing safety andwarning labels
are attached to the machine where eas-
ily legible.
Missing or illegible labels must
be replaced immediately.
Choke (Fig. 1/1)
(only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
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 PowerBoss Collector 34 B)
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 PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
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
2 Starting Up
2.1 Before starting up for the first
time
2.1.1 Unpacking
Remove the packaging, open the fas-
tening straps and take the Power-
Boss Collector 34 B/G from the pallet.
For reasons of packaging, the handle-
bar of the PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G
is pivoted forwards. First of all, pivot the
handlebar to its operating position.
Pivoting the handlebar to its operat-
ing position
1. Loosen the wing bolts (Fig. 4/1) on
the right and left sides of the handle-
bar (Fig. 4/2) a few revolutions until
the handlebar (Fig. 4/2) can be
straightened up.
2. Pivot the handlebar (Fig. 4/2) to-
wards the rear and set it to a height
convenient for the user.
3. Tighten the wing bolts (Fig. 4/1) on
the right and left sides of the handle-
bar (Fig. 4/2).
Fig. 4
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Starting Up
2.1.2 Refueling the engine
(only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 G)
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 gaso-
linecanevaporateif it lands on
hot machine parts. Health haz-
ard through inhaling vapors!
Refueling must not be carried
out in closed rooms.
Refueling may only be carried
out when the engine is
switched off! Remove the igni-
tion key.
It is forbidden to smoke or use
fire when refueling or working
on or near components con-
taining fuel.
Wipe up any spilled fuel!
Wipeupspilledfuelwithacloth
and dispose of the cloth ac-
cording to the applicable envi-
ronmental laws.
2.1.3 Checking the oil level
(only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 G)
Engine oil is filled at the factory. As a
precaution,however, check theoil level
again on site, refer to Section 5.4.1.
2.1.4 Connecting the batteries
(only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 B)
Before starting up for the first time, con-
nect the positive cable of the device as
illustrated in Figure 5 to the positive
pole (Fig. 5/1)
of the
batteries in the de-
vice.
2.1.5 Initial battery charge
(only PowerBoss Collec-
tor 34 B)
Before starting up the machine for the
first time, the batteries used must be ful-
ly charged by completing the initial bat-
tery charge, refer to Section 5.5.1. Pow-
erBoss assumes no liability for damage
to the battery resulting from failing to
carry out the initial battery charge prop-
erly.
Riskofexplosion!When charg-
ingthe batteries,theremustbe
sufficient ventilation in the
charging area.
Fig. 5
1

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Starting Up
2.1.6 Instruction
Operators must receive instruction be-
fore putting the machine into service.
Only technicians from your local, autho-
rized PowerBoss dealer are allowed to
provide initial instruction on how to use
the machine. The manufacturing plant
notifies the dealer immediately after de-
livering the machine and the dealer will
contactyou to arrange a date for provid-
ing 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 PowerBoss Collector 34 G:
Check the engine oil level with the
dipstick and refill, if necessary; refer
to Section 5.4.2.
3. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 G:
Check the fuel supply and refill fuel,
if necessary, refer to refer to para-
graph 2.1.2.
4. Only PowerBoss Collector 34 B:
Check the charge status of the bat-
teries and recharge, if necessary.
5. Checkthefilllevelofthedirthoppers
and empty them, if necessary.
6. Check the levels of wear on the rota-
ry brush and side brush.
7. Check the ergonomic position of the
handlebar and readjust it, if neces-
sary.

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Operation
3 Operation
3.1 Method of operation
The PowerBoss Collector 34 B/G is a
manually operated vacuum Sweeper
machine with a drive for the dry clean-
ing of hard floors and carpets.
Thesidebrush(Fig. 6/4),located
onthe
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)
sweepsthedirtintothetwodirthoppers
(Fig. 6/2) using the overhead throw
method. The particulate matter (depict-
ed gray in Fig. 6) is forced against the
panel air filter (Fig. 6/1) by the suction
turbine (Fig. 6/5) and filtered out there.
Only dust-free air is fed back into the
ambient air.
Fig. 6
1 Panel air filter
2 Dirt hoppers
3Rotary brush
4 Side brushes
5 Suction turbine
PowerBoss Collector 34 G
The PowerBoss Collector 34 G is
equipped with a gasoline engine and is
filled with approx. 2.5 l gasoline.
PowerBoss Collector 34 B
To charge the batteries, the Power-
Boss Collector 34 B is equipped with a
corresponding, fully automatic on-
board charger. To protect the battery
against total discharge, the Power-
Boss Collector 34 B is provided with a
totaldischarge signal transducer (TSG)
which indicates the battery status dur-
ing the charging process and discharg-
ing.
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Operation
3.2 Operating and indicator
elements
3.2.1 Operating elements
1 Side brush lever
2 Lever for the parking brake
3Lever for the folding apron
4 Hood
5 Hood lock
6 Bypass flap
7 Fuel tank cap
(only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
8 Choke
(only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
9 Recoil starter
(only PowerBoss Collector 34 G)
Fig. 7
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5
6
4
7
8
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