TSM ITALA 135 Instrucciones Originales página 22

ITALA 135
OPERATING MANUAL
6 PREPARING THE MACHINE
6.1 Moving the packaged machine
The machine is contained in specific packing (box + pallet) with a platform so that it can be moved by a fork-lift.
The total weight of the ST gasoline machine version is 300 Kg. The total weight of the BT battery machine version is 360 Kg
(without batteries).
Packing dimensions are:
A: mm 2300
B: mm 1100
C: mm 1400
WARNING
- The fork lift or the transpallet have to pick up the pallet at the center, the item has to be moved very
carefully without crash and paying attention to lift it up over the reasonable height. Packing crates cannot be stacked.
6.2 How to unpack the machine
1. Remove the blade with suitable nippers paying attention to its elastic return;
2. Remove the outer packing lifting. The machine is fastened to its platform by wedges that clamp its wheels and with a
polyethylene blade;
3. Use the ramp that you will find in tha packaging to lower the machine off the platform, pushing it in reverse;
4. Keep the platform since it may be necessary to transport the machine again.
6.3 Starting up the machine (ST gasoline version)
1. Connect cables to the starter battery. Refer to the Honda gasoline engine manual also;
2. Make sure of the engine oil, gearbox oil and fuel presence. Refer to the Honda gasoline engine manual also.
WARNING
- If the engine oil level was low, top up wearing protective gloves (preferably cotton lining Nitrile), the oil
pan for engines from 5.5 HP - 3.75 KW contains about hg. 5 of oil, the oil is recommended for temperate climates 10W-
30. As motor protection there is a device which in absence of oil (or if the level is low) does not start; so you need to
check the level frequently.
3. Release the parking brake if activated.
4. If the machine is out of gasoline it is possible to shift into neutral position, moving the lever located under the front of the
engine.
6.4 Putting the batteries in the machine (BT battery version)
The machine is equipped with electric brake. To move the machine without inserting the batteries, acto on the emergency
switch, unscrew the release flyer for the electric brake, positioned in front of the front wheel to the right. Once you unscrewed
you can push the car. To properly use the machine, once inserted the batteries you need to re-tighten the knob and lift the
emergency switch up.
The batteries must be housed in the battery compartment below the solution tank and must be handled using special hoisting
equipment suitable both for the weight and for the hooking system.
WARNING
- Strictly comply with the instructions given by the battery manufacturer or retailer regarding battery
maintenance and daily recharging. All installation and maintenance procedures must be carried out by specialists.All
the recharging operations must be carried in well-aired places, far from heat sources. Do not smoke, do not bring free
flames near, do not use emery wheels and welding, do not cause sparks near batteries. Do not withdrawal current from
batteries with pliers, sockets and provisional contacts. Make sure all connections (cable lugs, sockets, plugs, etc.) are
always tight and in good conditions.
WARNING
- When you manipolate batteries always wear safety cloth according to the currently laws. In
particular, before manipulating batteries, take off all metallic objects such as rings, necklace and watches
from hands, wrists and neck. Do not lean metallic objects on the batteries.
When inserting the batteries:
1. Rotate the hood until complete reversal;
2. Place the batteries according to the diagram and connect them with the data cables supplied. Avoid that tools come into
contact simultaneously with more than one pole of the battery (Fig. 1);
3. Taking care to not damage cables, close the hood.
6.5 Connecting the battery connector
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