Viper FANG 20 Quick Start Manual page 10

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charging and perform this procedure in well-ventilated
areas and away from naked flames.
Before using the battery charger, ensure that frequen-
cy and voltage values, indicated on the machine serial
number plate, match the electrical mains voltage.
Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger
cable and never use the battery charger cable as a
handle. Do not close a door on the battery charger
cable, or pull the battery charger cable around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the machine on the bat-
tery charger cable.
Keep the battery charger cable away from heated sur-
faces.
Do not charge the batteries if the battery charger cable
or the plug are damaged. If the machine is not work-
ing as it should, has been damaged, left outdoors or
dropped into water, return it to the Service Center.
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do
not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged
in. Before performing any maintenance procedure, dis-
connect the battery charger cable from the electrical
mains.
Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and
bad weather, both under operation and inactivity condi-
tion. Store the machine indoors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is
necessary when used near children.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels
and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
Do not leave the machine unattended without being
sure that it cannot move independently.
Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.
While using this machine, take care not to cause dam-
age to people or objects.
Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, especially
where there is a risk of falling objects.
Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.
The machine working temperature must be between
0°C and +40°C.
The machine storage temperature must be between
0°C and +40°C.
The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.
Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
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WARNING
Do not use the machine on slopes with an inclination
higher than 2%.
Do not allow the brushes to operate while the machine
is stationary to avoid damaging the floor.
In case of fire, use a powder fire extinguisher, not a
water one.
Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and
follow the ordinary maintenance instructions scrupu-
lously.
Do not allow any object to enter into the openings. Do
not use the machine if the openings are clogged. Al-
ways keep the openings free from dust, hairs and any
other foreign material which could reduce the air flow.
Do not remove or modify the plates affixed to the ma-
chine.
If the machine is used according to the instructions, the
vibrations are not dangerous. The machine vibration
level is less than 2.5 m/s²:
This machine cannot be used on roads or public
streets.
Pay attention during machine transportation when tem-
perature is below freezing point. The water in the re-
covery tank or in the hoses could freeze and seriously
damage the machine.
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.
To ensure machine proper and safe operation, the
scheduled maintenance shown in the relevant chapter
of this Manual, must be performed by the authorised
personnel or by an authorised Service Center.
Carefully read all the instructions before performing
any maintenance/repair procedure.
Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised
water jets, or with corrosive substances.
Spare parts and accessories
Spare parts and accessories.
The use of non-genuine spare parts and accessories
can impair the safety of the appliance.
Only use spare parts and accessories from VIPER.

Use only the brushes supplied with the vacuum

cleaner or specified in the operating manual.
Recycling the cleaner
Have the machine scrapped by a qualified scrapper.
CAUTION
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