General Instructions - Nilfisk Floortec R 870 Kurzanleitung

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery
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connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake.
This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or
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vapours: This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
– If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen
gas. Keep the hood open when charging the batteries and perform this procedure in well-ventilated areas
and away from naked flames.
– Sharp turns must be made at slowest possible speed. Avoid: abrupt turns on slopes, turns when the hopper
is lifted.
– Do not lift the hopper when the machine is on a slope.
WARNING!
– Before using the battery charger, ensure that frequency and voltage values, indicated on the machine serial
number plate, match the electrical mains voltage.
– Do not use the machine if the battery charger cable or plug is damaged. If the machine is not working as it
should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the Service Center.
– Use the machine only where a proper lighting is provided.
– Working lights (optional) have to be used only to enhance visibility on the floor to be cleaned, but they do
not authorize anyone to use the sweeper in dark environments.
– If the machine is to be used where there are other people besides the operator, it is necessary to install the
flashing light (optional).
– Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation and inactivity
condition. Store the machine indoors, in a dry place. This machine must be used in dry conditions, it must
not be used or kept outdoors in wet conditions.
– To avoid any unauthorised use of the machine, remove the ignition key.
Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that it cannot move independently.
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Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient exceeding the specifications.
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Do not tilt the machine more than the angle indicated on the machine itself, in order to prevent instability.
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Before using the machine, close all doors and/or covers, as indicated in the User Manual.
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Check the machine carefully before each use, always check that all the components have been assembled
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before starting the machine. If the machine is not perfectly assembled it can cause damages to people and
properties.
– This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for they safety. Children should be
supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
– Close attention is necessary when the machine is used near children.
– Use only brooms and pads supplied with the machine or those specified in the User Manual. Using other
brooms or pads could reduce safety.
– In case of machine malfunctions, ensure that these are not due to lack of maintenance. If necessary,
request assistance from the authorised personnel or from an authorised Service Center.
Carefully read the guide lines to bacteria control and other dangers coming from the presence of microbes in
the DustGuard™ system (optional) in the User Manual.
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