6.10. Draining The Clean Water; Periods Of Inactivity; Battery Maintenance And Charging - VLX 1040S Manual De Instrucciones

• check the amount of dirt left in the dirty water drum and if necessary wash it out. To
facilitate cleaning and complete emptying of the drum, you are recommended to
unfasten and lift it;
• when the dirty water has been totally drained, lower the dirty water drum (if previously
lifted) and refasten to the detergent tank;
• close the drain hose (fig. 7, ref. 2) by replacing the cap (fig. 7, ref. 4), check that it is
tightly closed and replace the hose in its housing.
When washing the dirty water drum, never remove the suction filter (fig. 9, ref. 2)
from its housing and never direct the jet of water against the filter itself.
You are then ready to wash and dry again.

6.10. Draining the clean water

To empty the tank:
• move the machine near a drain;
• remove the cap (fig. 8, ref. 1);
• when the detergent tank is completely empty, replace the cap (fig. 8, ref. 1).
The water and detergent solution can also be used to wash the dirty water tank.
If the machine is not used for some time, remove the squeegee and brushes (or drive
disks), wash them and put them away in a dry place (preferably in a bag or wrapped in
plastic film) away from dust. Park the machine with the head lowered.
Make sure the tanks are completely empty and perfectly clean.
Disconnect the machine from the power supply.
Completely recharge the batteries and deposit them in the battery store. During long
periods of inactivity, you should charge the batteries regularly (at least once every two
months) to keep them constantly at maximum charge.
If you do not charge the batteries regularly, they may be irreparably damaged.
8.
The batteries give off flammable fumes. Put out all fires and hot embers before
Perform the operations described below in a ventilated area.
To avoid permanent damage to the batteries, do not run them down completely.
Remember that when the corresponding red LED (fig. 5, ref. 1) flashes on the control
panel, you must charge the batteries.
 IMPORTANT
! DANGER
Use suitable personal protection devices.
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7.

PERIODS OF INACTIVITY

 IMPORTANT

BATTERY MAINTENANCE AND CHARGING

! DANGER
Do not check the batteries by sparking.
checking or topping up the battery level.
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