Safety Precautions - Tennant 3540 Operator And Parts Manual

OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use.
It is designed for wet/dry vacuuming in an indoor
environment and is not constructed for any other
use. Use only recommended accessory tools.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following warning alert symbol and the "FOR
SAFETY" heading are used throughout this manual as
indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in:
personal injury, electrical shock, fire or explosion.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard:
- - Do Not Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable
Liquids, Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with an explosion
proof motor. The electric motor will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause a
flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an area
where flammable vapors/liquids or combustible
dusts are present.
- - Do Not Pick Up Flammable Or Toxic Materials,
Burning Or Smoking Debris.
- - Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Battery
Compartment Open When Charging.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard.
Disconnect Battery Cables Before Servicing
Machine.
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The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- - With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
- - Unless trained and authorized.
- - Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
- - If not in proper operating condition.
- - In standing water.
- - Without bag and/or filters in place.
2. Before operating machine:
- - Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
3. When using machine:
- - Do not pick up burning or smoking debris,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
- - Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
- - Never allow children to play on or around.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- - Stop on level surface.
- - Turn machine off.
5. When servicing machine:
- - Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
- - Wear protective gloves and eye protection
when handling batteries or battery cables.
- - Avoid contact with battery acid.
- - Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
- - All repairs must be performed by a
qualified service person.
- - Do not modify the machine from its
original design.
6. When transporting machine:
- - Turn machine off.
- - Do not lift machine when batteries are
installed.
- - Get assistance when lifting machine.
- - Use a recommended ramp when
loading/unloading on/off truck or trailer.
- - Use tie- -down straps to secure machine to
truck or trailer.
Tennant 3540 (12- -04)