SkyVac Interceptor User manual

SkyVac Interceptor Instrucon Manual

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ THESE INSTRUCTIONS AND HONDA OWNERS MANUAL
CAREFULLY BEFORE OPERATING THE MACHINE
SERIAL NUMBER……………………………………………………………. TO COMPLETED BY THE USER
This Spinaclean Heavy Duty Vacuum Cleaner is designed to handle a wide range of
cleaning and debris collecon operaons in industrial areas
CAUTION
This vacuum cleaner must not be used for the collecon of health endangering
ammable or explosive material
ENGINE SAFETY
1) To prevent re hazards and to provide adequate venlaon, keep the engine at
least one metre away from buildings and other equipment during operaon.
DO NOT place ammable objects close to the engine
2) Children and pets must be kept away from the area of operaon due to a
possibility of burns from hot engine components or injury from any equipment.
3) Know how to stop the engine quickly , and understand the operaon of all
controls. Never permit anyone to operate the engine without proper
instrucons.
4) Petrol is extremely ammable and explosive under certain condions
5) Re-fuel in a well venlated area with engine stopped. DO NOT smoke or allow
ames or sparks in the refuelling area or where petrol is stored.
6) DO NOT over ll the tank. Aer refuelling make sure the tank cap is closed properly
and securely
7) Be careful not to spill fuel when re-fuelling. Fuel vapour or spilled fuel may
ignite. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before restarng
8) Never run the engine in an enclosed or conned area. Exhaust contains
poisonous carbon monoxide gas, exposure may cause loss of consciousness and
may lead to death
9) The muer becomes very hot during operaon and remains hot for a while aer
stopping the engine. Be careful not to touch the muer while it is hot.
To avoid severe burns or re hazards, let the engine cool before transporng it or
storing it indoors

PREPARATION FOR EACH USE
1) Check for petrol leaks (clean up any spillages)
2) Check HT (spark plug) lead for damage
3) Check trailing grounding lead is intact and touching the ground
4) Check oil level is correct
5) Check that collecon drum is empty, or has sucient capacity .
6) Check the lter/oat valve for cleanliness/operaon
2) Move the choke lever to the CLOSED posion.
Note the choke may not be needed if the engine is
warm or the air temperature is high
3) Move the throle lever slightly to the le
Ensure the Interceptor is on level ground. Remove
the grey dipsck and ll with mulgrade 10w 40
engine oil. Pour up to the boom of the thread in
the dipsck chamber
STARTING THE ENGINE
1) Turn the black fuel valve to the ON posion
To Fill the Engine with Oil

4) Start the engine
A. Recoil start—Turn the engine switch to the ON posion. Pull the
starter grip lightly unl resistance is felt, then pull briskly. DO NOT
allow the starter grip to snap back against the casing, return it
gently to prevent damage to starter.
B. Electric Key Start—Turn the engine switch to the start posion and
hold unl engine starts (no more than 5 seconds) and return switch
to the ON posion. If the engine fails to start wait 10 seconds
before retrying.
5) Posion the throle lever to normal operang posion and begin
vacuuming
6) Vacuuming with higher rpm is permissible but should not be
undertaken for prolong periods of me
NOISE EMISSION Sound Power Level (LWA) 107 dB
91 dB(A) @ 1M at Normal Operang Level 3,000—3,300 rpm
96 dB(A) @ 1M at Maximum set 3,850 rpm
Ear Protecon MUST be worn at ALL mes when equipment is in use
HANDLING
The vacuum cleaner weight is 78Kg (Key Start 87Kg) empty and will be
considerably heavier when the collecon drum is full, be parcularly careful when
manoeuvring and liing for which a Risk Assessment should be undertaken and
consideraon given to Liing Aids and Shared Lis

WET PICK UP
The vacuum cleaner contains a oat valve that automacally closes when liquid
reaches its predetermined level in the tank. This is indicated by a change of sound
of the vacuum cleaner and suspension of pick—up. The cleaner should be turned
o when the oat valve closes and emped
Check the oat valve is clean and free to operate prior to wet pick up
CONNECTING THE HOSE SUCTION FEATURE
When vacuuming, the hose is connected directly
to the drum. PUSH the hose end directly into the
drum, and it will lock into place. To remove the
hose LIFT the “catch” under the drum inlet (hose
connecon) and withdraw the hose from the inlet.
CONNECTING THE HOSE BLOW FUNCTION
FEATURE
When using the BLOW funcon feature, the hose
is connected directly to the exhauster outlet
adapter. Li the knob and insert the hose end,
then release the knob when the hose is fully
inserted and it will lock it into posion. To release
the hose, li the knob and withdraw the hose
HOW TO EMPTY THE DRUM
Remove the head from the drum, lt the drum forward using the handles