Safety; Symbols; General Instructions - Nilfisk RS 502 Betriebsanleitung

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SAFETY

The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and take all necessary
precautions to safeguard people and property.
The operator's cooperation is essential in order to prevent injury. No accident prevention program is effective without the total
cooperation of the person responsible for the machine operation. Most of the accidents that may occur while working or moving
around are caused by failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising prudence. A careful and prudent operator is the best
guarantee against accidents and is essential for successful completion of any prevention program.

SYMBOLS

DANGER!
It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the operator.
WARNING!
It indicates a potential risk of injury for people or damage to objects.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions. Pay careful attention to the
paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
It indicates a remark related to important or useful functions.
CONSULTATION
It indicates that it is necessary to consult the User Manual before performing any procedure.

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
– This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only.
Moreover, the operator must:
• Be 18 years or older
• Have a driving license
• Be in normal psycho-physical conditions
• Not be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,
drugs, etc.)
– Remove the ignition key before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
– This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Children or disabled people
cannot use this machine.
– Do not wear jewels when working near moving parts.
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours.
– Be careful, fuel is highly fl ammable.
– Do not smoke or bring open fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
– Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
– Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the fi ller neck to allow the fuel to expand.
– After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
– If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapours to dissipate before
starting the engine.
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USER MANUAL
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