FIMAP spa - Viale del Lavoro, 56 - 37036 S.Martino Buon Albergo (Verona) Italy Tel. +39 045 8788311 - Fax +39 045 8788317 - E-mail:fimap@fimap.com - www.fimap.com

Codice Fiscale 09224090150 - Partita IVA 02520310232 - Capitale Sociale Euro 516.500,00 int.vers. – Registro Imprese di Verona n. 09224090150 - R.E.A. n. 244619 Pursuant to art. 2497 of the Italian Civil Code, it is herewith pointed out that the company is subject to the management and coordinatation of the the company COMAC S.p.a.

Minny 17-20b

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TABLE OF CONTENTS TABLE OF CONTENTS ......................................................................................................................................................................................2 MACHINE DELIVERY .........................................................................................................................................................................................3 GENERAL CONSIDERATIONS..........................................................................................................................................................................3 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION...............................................................................................................................................................................4 SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................................................5 PREPATION OF THE MACHINE........................................................................................................................................................................6

MOVING THE MACHINE WHEN PACKED ............................................................................................................................................................................. 6 UNPACKING THE MACHINE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 6 INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE MACHINE................................................................................................................................................................. 7 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER ............................................................................................................................................................................ 8 RICHARGING THE BATTERIES ............................................................................................................................................................................................. 9 CONNECTING THE BATTERY CONNECTOR ....................................................................................................................................................................... 9 BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR................................................................................................................................................................................................ 9 FITTING THE SQUEEGEE .................................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE HEIGHT............................................................................................................................................................................... 10 ADJUSTING THE COCK........................................................................................................................................................................................................ 10 FITTTING THE SPLASH GUARDS ....................................................................................................................................................................................... 10 FITTING THE BRUSH............................................................................................................................................................................................................ 11 SUCTION HEAD .................................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11 RECOVERY TANK................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 11 DETERGENT SOLUTION...................................................................................................................................................................................................... 11

GENERAL SAFETY RULES.............................................................................................................................................................................12 OPERATING .....................................................................................................................................................................................................13

PREPARING TO OPERATE .................................................................................................................................................................................................. 13 AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FLOAT SYSTEM........................................................................................................................................................................... 14 TRACTION ............................................................................................................................................................................................................................. 14

UPON COMPLETION OF WORK .....................................................................................................................................................................15 DAILY MAINTENANCE ....................................................................................................................................................................................16

CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK ..................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 CLEANING THE SUCTION FILTER ...................................................................................................................................................................................... 16 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE................................................................................................................................................................................................ 16 REPLACING THE REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBER BAR.......................................................................................................................................................... 17 REPLACING THE FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER BAR ....................................................................................................................................................... 17 RELEASING THE BRUSH ..................................................................................................................................................................................................... 17

WEEKLY MAINTENANCE................................................................................................................................................................................18 CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE HOSE .................................................................................................................................................................................... 18 CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK....................................................................................................................................................................................... 18

OPERATION CONTROL...................................................................................................................................................................................19 NOT ENOUGH WATER ON THE BRUSHES........................................................................................................................................................................ 19 MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN EFFECTIVELY..................................................................................................................................................................... 19 SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY......................................................................................................................................................................... 19 TOO MUCH FOAM FORMATION.......................................................................................................................................................................................... 19

BRUSH CHOICE AND USE..............................................................................................................................................................................20

USO E MANUTENZIONE USE AND MAINTENANCE

EMPLOI ET ENTRETIEN BEDIENUNG UND

WARTUNGSANLEITUNG USO Y MANTENIMENTO

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Machine delivery When the machine is delivered, please check immediately that all materials match the delivery documents and that the machine has not been damaged during transport. If so, ask your shipping agent to assess the extent of the damage and inform our customer care service at once. Prompt and appropriate action is the only way to obtain the missing parts and to be able to claim damages.

General Considerations This scrubbing machine, thanks to the mechanical abrasive action of the two contra-rotating brushes and to the chemical properties of a water-detergent solution, can clean any type of floor and, while moving forward, also collect the dirt that has been removed and the detergent solution that has not been absorbed by the floor. The machine should be used exclusively for this purpose. Even the best machine can operate accurately and effectively only when properly used and maintained in a perfect state. So please read this instruction booklet thoroughly and read it again whenever you encounter any difficulty in using the machine. If necessary, do not forget that our customer care service, in conjunction with our dealers, is always available for any advice or direct action.

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TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION

Minny 17 TECHNICAL DESCRIPTION U/M Minny 20 Working width mm 430 - Squeegee length mm 560 - Working capacity, up to m2/h 1500 - Brush diameter mm 430 - Brush rpm rev/min. 140 - Brush pressure kg 25 - Brush motor, supply voltage V 24 - Brush motor, rated power W 400 - Type of drive Semi-aut. - Max gradient 2% - Suction motor, supply voltage V 24 - Suction motor, rated power W 410 - Suction vacuum mbar 120 - Solution tank l 26 - Recovery tank l 26 - Machine length (when working) mm 1000 - Machine length (when transported) mm 1120 - Machine height mm 1005 - Machine width (without squeegee) mm 470 - Batteries V/Ah 24/70 - Battery weight kg 52 - Battery compartment mm 175x335x255 (2x) - Machine weight (empty without batteries) kg 65 - Sound pressure level (in compliance with IEC 704/1) dB (A) 70 - Vibration level m/s2 1,93 -

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SYMBOLS USED ON THE MACHINE

Symbol for tap It indicates the solenoid valve switch to turn on the tap

Symbol for brush It indicates the main switch/brush motor switch

Symbol for suction motor It indicates the suction motor switch

Symbol for squeegee up/down It indicates the squeegee lever

Symbol for batteries

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Symbol for discharge hose of the recovery tank

Symbol for maximum temperature of detergent solution It is close to the solution tank inlet

Symbol for open book The operator is recommended to read the operator’s manual before using the machine

Warning symbol For operator and machine safety, please read thoroughly any section that is preceded by this symbol

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE

MOVING THE MACHINE WHEN PACKED Figure 1 The machine comes in a specific packing which includes a platform for fork-lift transport. Do not ever place more than two packings one on top of the other. The overall mass is 85 Kg (without accessories) The packing size is:

A : 1240 mm B : 660 mm

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UNPACKING THE MACHINE Figure 2 1. Remove external packing material . 2. The machine is fastened to the platform by means of a strap.

3. Remove the strap.

Figure 3 4. Keeping the front of the machine slightly lifted, lower the front wheel so that the arm

slides and rotates along the slit of the support till it is blocked in the upper part. 5. To lower the machine during cleaning operations, proceed the other way round

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE Figure 4 6. Make sure the squeegee body is lifted, otherwise operate the control lever as

described in the figure.

Figure 5 7. Push the machine backwards and down the platform on a tilted plane. Avoid bumping

the brush head 8. Keep the platform for future transport.

INSTALLING THE BATTERIES IN THE MACHINE Figure 6 Batteries must be accommodated in the special compartment (Figure 6) underneath the recovery tank and a proper lifting device should be used due to their weight and coupling system. Besides, they must comply with the requirements of the IEC 60254-1.

ATTENTION: for daily battery maintenance and recharging please keep strictly to the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer or the dealer. Any installation and maintenance procedure must be carried out by skilled personnel.

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE Figure 7 For battery installation proceed as follows: 1. Release the hook on the back and extract the battery tray (1) 2. A support (2) comes down automatically as the battery tray is pulled out

Figure 8 3. Accommodate the batteries. 4. Connect the connectors of the cable with connector in pos.01 (fig.8) 5. Connect the connectors of the jumper cable in pos.02 (fig.08) 6. Insert the battery tray back in place and fasten it with the previously released hook

(fig.7)

ATTENTION: This procedure must be carried out by skilled personnel. Inappropriate or wrong connection of battery cables may cause serious damage to persons and goods.

CONNECTING THE BATTERY CHARGER

Figure 9 If the model you have purchased is provided with battery charger, no other connection is needed, otherwise proceed as follows: Place the battery charger inside the compartment on the fastening brackets (optional) between the batteries (1). Connect the eye terminal of the red cable, coming out of the battery charger, on the “+” terminal screw of the cable with connector (2). Connect the eye terminal of the black cable, coming out of the battery charger, on the “-” terminal screw of the cable with connector (3).

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There’s no need to connect the remaining yellow cable (if necessary, fasten it with a plastic band to prevent any accidental contact with other electrical components). Pull out the supply cable and the cable with connector from the back. Push the battery tray back in place underneath the tank and fasten it with the related hook (fig.7)

ATTENTION: This procedure must be carried out by skilled personnel. Inappropriate or wrong connection of battery cables may cause serious damage to persons and goods.

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE RICHARGING THE BATTERIES

Fig.10 Disconnect the battery/system connectors. Pull out the battery tray. Connect the battery charger plug to the mains socket. Make sure the battery charger is suitable for the capacity and the type of battery that is installed (lead/acid or GEL and equivalent).

ATTENTION: do not ever recharge GEL batteries with inappropriate battery charger. Keep strictly to the indications that are provided by the manufacturer of the battery and of the battery charger. In order to avoid any permanent damage to batteries, prevent them from going completely flat and recharge them just a few minutes after the battery level indicator starts blinking.

NOTE: Do not ever allow batteries to run completely down, even if the machine remains unused. Every 20 recharging cycles, check the electrolyte level and, if necessary, top it up with distilled water.

ATTENTION: For daily battery recharging, keep strictly to the indications that are provided by the manufacturer or the dealer. Installation and maintenance procedures must be carried out by skilled personnel. Risk of gas fumes and leakage of corrosive liquids. Risk of fire: avoid contact with open flames

CONNECTING THE BATTERY CONNECTOR Figure 11 The battery connector (2) must be connected to the machine connector (1).

BATTERY LEVEL INDICATOR

Figure 12 The battery level indicator is operated by a microprocessor. The LEDs display the approximate level of charge:

4 = max charge level, 3 = ¾ charge level, 2 = ½ charge level, 1 = ¼ charge level, 0 = flat batteries (blinking light).

ATTENTION: a few second after the “0” is shown, the brush motor switches

off automatically. However, with the residual charge, the floor can be dried before recharging.

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE FITTING THE SQUEEGEE

Figure 13 The squeegee is supplied already assembled (1) on the machine and with adjustments made during machine testing.

ADJUSTING THE SQUEEGEE HEIGHT Figure 14

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The squeegee height can be adjusted according to rubber wear. Use the screw (1) to loosen the little wheel (placed at the centre of the squeegee back). Lift it till the rubber blade touches the ground. Fasten the screw (1). In the event of poor drying performance, turn the rear rubber or replace it, if not done yet.

ADJUSTING THE COCK

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On the brush head frame there is a ball cock (1). Use this cock to adjust the flow.

FITTTING THE SPLASH GUARDS

Figure 16 Each brush or pad holder comes with the proper splash guard (1) which consists of an external crown of longer and denser bristles. No adjustment is required.

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PREPARATION OF THE MACHINE FITTING THE BRUSH

Figure 17 Keeping the machine lifted (fig.3), place the brush at the centre of the brush head. Lower the machine on the brush (fig.3). The brush is automatically coupled when starting the motor (fig.21-23).

SUCTION HEAD Figure 18 Make sure the suction unit is properly fitted. Make sure the power connectors are connected, in which case proceed as follows: Insert the male connector, coming out of the machine body, completely into the female connector that is fitted on the suction head. Rotate the bayonet hook anti-clockwise to its stop.

RECOVERY TANK Figure 19 Make sure the squeegee hose is properly fitted. Make sure the discharge hose plug on the back of the machine is properly closed.

DETERGENT SOLUTION Figure 20

Unscrew the filler plug of the solution tank. Fill up with clean water at a temperature not exceeding 50°C and add the liquid detergent using the concentrations and modalities that are recommended by the manufacturer. To prevent excessive foam formation, which would damage the suction motor, use the minimum detergent concentration. Put the plug back in place.

ATTENTION: Always use low-foam detergents. To be sure to avoid any foam formation, before starting to operate, pour a minimum quantity of antifoaming agent into the recovery tank. Always use products that are specifically intended for scrubbing machines and strictly follow the instructions that are provided by the manufacturer.

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES

Keep strictly to the following rules in order to prevent any operator injury or machine damage. • Read thoroughly the labels on the machine, do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if they are damaged. • The machine should be operated only by authorised and trained personnel. • When operating the machine, beware of other people and especially to children. • Do not mix different types of detergent in order to prevent formation of harmful gases. • Do not place any liquid container onto the machine. • Storage temperature should be between -25°C and +55°C. • The optimum operating temperature should be between 0°C and 40°C. • The humidity level should be between 30 and 95%. • Do not operate the machine in explosive environment. • Do not use the machine as means of transport. • Do not use any acid solution which could damage the machine. • Stop brush rotation when the machine is not moving to prevent floor damage. • Avoid suction of inflammable liquids. • In the event of fire, use powder extinguishers. Do not use water. • Do not bump against shelving or scaffolding to prevent any risk of object falling. • Adjust operating speed to wheel grip conditions. • Do not operate the machine on slopes exceeding the maximum gradient that is stated on the plate. • The machine hast to scrub and dry at the same time. If otherwise operated, cleaning tasks should only take place in areas that are

restricted to authorised personnel. Mark the wet floor areas with proper signs. • Should any anomalies be detected in machine operation, make sure they are not due to lack of ordinary maintenance. Otherwise,

ask the FIMAP customer care service for assistance. • Should any part be replaced, ask an authorised FIMAP dealer and/or retailer for ORIGINAL spare parts. • For any maintenance procedure, unplug the machine from the mains supply. • Do not remove any protection which requires the use of tools to be removed. • Do not wash the machine with direct jets of water or under pressure, nor with corrosive substances. • Every 200 operating hours have the machine checked by a FIMAP customer care service. • In order to prevent the solution tank filter from developing scaly deposits, do not pour in the detergent solution hours before

operating it. • Before operating the machine, make sure that all caps and covers are properly positioned as indicated in this operator’s manual. • Before removing the recovery tank, make sure it is empty. • Dispose of any consumables in strict accordance with the relevant regulations in force. • When, after years of valuable usage, you have to dispose of your FIMAP machine, make sure you dispose correctly of all the

materials it consists of, especially oils, batteries and electrical components, considering that the machine itself has been manufactured with completely recyclable materials.

• Attention: reconnect all electric connections after every maintenance procedure.

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OPERATING

PREPARING TO OPERATE Figure 21

Make sure the connectors (suction head and power connector) are properly connected (fig.11-18)

Figure 22 1. Press the brush switch/main switch (1)

2 1 2. Press the tap/solenoid valve switch (2)

Figure 23 3. Use the lever to lower the squeegee unit and the suction motor starts.

Figure 24 4. Use the deadman lever (1) to start both brush rotation and water outflow. Within the first few metres, make sure the solution flow is appropriate and the squeegee drying efficiency is perfect.

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OPERATING AUTOMATIC SHUT-OFF FLOAT SYSTEM

Figure 25 The machine is provided with a float valve to shut off suction as soon as the recovery tank is full. In such event, empty the recovery tank by removing the plug of the discharge hose.

ATTENTION: To carry out this procedure please wear protection gloves to avoid contact with harmful solutions.

TRACTION

Figure 26 This machine is driven by the rotation of the brush which, thanks to its slight inclination, pulls the machine forwards.

ATTENTION: To move backwards, even if for very short tracks, make sure the squeegee is lifted.

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UPON COMPLETION OF WORK

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Upon completion of work, and prior to any maintenance procedure, please proceed as follows:

2 11. Lift the squeegee with the lever (fig.4) 2. After a few seconds, press the tap button (2) to switch off the suction motor and to dry the

squeegee hose. 3. Press the main switch (1). 4. Lower the front wheel (fig.3) 5. Take the machine where you intend to drain the water out.

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6. Take the machine where you intend to drain the water out 7. Release the brush and clean it with a jet of water (for brush release, see the following

section “BRUSH RELEASE”)

ATTENTION: To carry out this procedure please wear protection gloves to avoid contact with harmful solutions.

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE RECOVERY TANK Figure 29

ATTENTION: To carry out this procedure please wear protection gloves to avoid contact with harmful solutions. 1. Unplug the power connector between the suction head and the recovery tank (1) 2. Remove the suction head from the tank after releasing the two safety hooks (2)

Figure 30 3. Rinse the tank inside using a jet of running water and drain it immediately through the

hose (fig.25)

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CLEANING THE SUCTION FILTER

Figure 31 1. Remove the suction head from the tank (fig.29) 2. Rotate the black protection (1) to remove it. 3. Remove the filter (2) and clean it thoroughly with a jet of water. 4. Reassemble it all by following the above procedure the other way round

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CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE Figure 32 Make sure the squeegee is always clean for better drying performance. For squeegee cleaning, proceed as follows: 1. Remove the hose from the squeegee 2. Loosen the knobs (1) shown in the figure 3. Release the squeegee body from its support by pushing it backwards and pull it out

from the side. 4. Clean thoroughly the inside of the squeegee 5. Clean thoroughly the squeegee rubber 6. Reassemble it all

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DAILY MAINTENANCE

REPLACING THE REAR SQUEEGEE RUBBER BAR Figure 33 If the rear squeegee rubber bar is worn out and does not dry properly, the drying side can be changed as follows: 1. Pull out the squeegee body as illustrated under “CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE” 2. Unlock the locking clamp (1) between the two rear blades 3. Pull out the blades (2/3) and the rubber (4) 4. Turn the rubber bar or, if necessary, replace it

To reassemble the squeegee, follow the above procedure the other way round

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REPLACING THE FRONT SQUEEGEE RUBBER BAR

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Figure 34 If the front squeegee rubber bar is worn out and does not dry properly, the drying side can be changed as follows: 1. Pull out the squeegee body as illustrated under “CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE” 2. Rotate the locking clamp (1) between the two front blades 3. Pull out the blades (2/3) and the rubber bar (4) 4. Turn the rubber bar or, if necessary, replace it To reassemble the squeegee follow the above procedure the other way round

RELEASING THE BRUSH

Figure 35 1. Lift the machine (fig.3) 2. Switch on the main switch (fig.22) 3. Operate the deadman lever (fig.24) and the brush is automatically released.

ATTENTION: To carry out this procedure please wear protection gloves to avoid contact with harmful solutions.

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WEEKLY MAINTENANCE

CLEANING THE SQUEEGEE HOSE Figure 36 1. In case of poor suction effect, make sure the suction hose is not clogged. If necessary,

clean it wit a jet of water flowing from the top of the tank.

CLEANING THE SOLUTION TANK

Figure 37 1. Unscrew the filler plug on the solution tank (fig.20) 2. Rinse it with a jet of water 3. Unscrew the drain plug (1) and empty the tank 4. Clean thoroughly the filter on the plug 5. Clean thoroughly the edge of the drain outlet 6. After cleaning, screw the drain plug

ATTENTION: To carry out this procedure please wear protection gloves to avoid contact with harmful solutions.

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OPERATION CONTROL

NOT ENOUGH WATER ON THE BRUSHES 1. Make sure the main switch and the solenoid valve are on (fig.22) 2. Make sure the tap is open (fig.15) 3. Make sure there is water in the solution tank

MACHINE DOES NOT CLEAN EFFECTIVELY

1. Check for brush wear and, if necessary, replace it (the brush should be replaced as the bristles are about 15 mm long). To replace the brush see under “BRUSH RELEASE” (fig.35) and “BRUSH FITTING” (fig.17).

2. Use another type of brush and not the standard one. For cleaning tasks on floors with stubborn dirt, special brushes are recommended, which can be supplied on request according to individual requirements (see under “BRUSH CHOICE AND USE”).

SQUEEGEE DOES NOT DRY PERFECTLY

1. Make sure the squeegee rubber bars are clean 2. Make sure the suction hose is properly inserted in the recovery tank 3. Disassemble the suction unit and clean it (fig.29-30-31) 4. Replace the rubber bars when worn out (fig.33-34) 5. Make sure the suction motor switch is on (fig.22) 6. Check for proper adjustment of the little central wheel (fig.14)

TOO MUCH FOAM FORMATION

Make sure that low-foam detergent has been used. If necessary, add a minimal quantity of antifoaming agent into the recovery tank. Keep in mind that there is more foam formation when the floor is not very dirty. In this event, use a more diluted detergent solution.

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BRUSH CHOICE AND USE POLYPROYLENE BRUSH (PPL) It is used on every type of floor and it has good wear and hot water resistance (not exceeding 60 degrees C). PPL is not hygroscopic so that it preserves its features even when working on wet surfaces. BRISTLE THICKNESS The thicker bristles are more rigid and so they are suitable for smooth floors with narrow joints. On uneven floors, irregular surfaces or with deep joints, softer bristles are recommended which penetrate more easily in depth. It should be remembered that, when the brush bristles wear out, that is as they are too short, they become stiff and cannot penetrate nor clean in depth any longer also due to the fact that, as is the case with bristles that are too thick, the brush tends to bounce. PAD HOLDER The pad holder is recommended for cleaning polished surfaces. It is fitted with several anchor-shaped tips thanks to which it holds and drag the abrasive pad during cleaning. TABLE FOR BRUSH CHOICE

Machine No. brushes Code Type of bristle Ø bristle Ø brush Note

420000 420001

PPL 0.5 430 Minny 17 1 PPL 0.7 430

420002 Pad holder 430 - PPL 0.5 -

Minny 20 1 - PPL 0.7 - Pad holder - -

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