Operation Capabilities; Conventions; Unpacking/Delivery; Safety - Clarke Vantage 13 Operator's Manual

OPERATION CAPABILITIES

These scrubber-dryers are used to clean (scrubbing and drying) smooth and solid fl oors, in civil or industrial environment, under
safe operation conditions by a qualifi ed operator.
The scrubber-dryers cannot be used for moquette and carpet cleaning.

CONVENTIONS

Forward and backward, front and rear, left and right references are intended with the operator in driving position with the hands on
the handlebar (2).

UNPACKING/DELIVERY

To unpack the machine carefully follow the instructions on the packing.
When the machine is delivered, check that the packing and the machine were not damaged during transportation. In case of visible
damages, keep the packing and have it checked by the carrier that delivered it. Call the carrier immediately to fi ll in a damage claim.
Please check that the following items have been supplied with the machine:
– Scrubber-dryer Operator's Manual
– Scrubber-dryer Spare Parts List

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 in a factory, 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.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions.
Pay particular attention to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
It indicates a remark related to important or useful functions.
CONSULTATION
It indicates the necessity to refer to the Operator's 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!
– Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the plug from the
electrical mains.
– This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Children or disabled people cannot use this
machine.
– Do not wear jewelry when working near electrical components.
– 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 vapors:
This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous materials.
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