Safety Precautions - Tennant M30902704 Operator And Parts Manual

OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use only.
It is designed exclusively to pick up dirt, dry
debris and dust in an indoor environment and is
not constructed for any other use. The pick up of
any type of fluid or dangerous/toxic materials is
prohibited. Use only recommended accessories.
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, electrocution, electric shock, fire
or explosion:
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
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.
WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable Or
Toxic Materials, Burning Or Smoking Debris.
WARNING: Do Not Operate With Damaged
Power Cord. Do Not Modify Plug. Unplug Power
Cord Before Servicing Machine
WARNING: Do Not Use Outdoors Or On Wet
Surfaces. Do Not Expose to Rain. Store Indoors.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
– Unless trained and authorized.
– Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
– In flammable or explosive areas.
– Unless cord is properly grounded.
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2. Before operating machine:
3. When using machine:
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
5. When servicing machine:
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– With damaged cord or plug.
– If not in proper operating condition.
– Without bag and/or filters in place.
– With the use of additional extension cords.
Only use manufacturer's extension cord
equipped with machine which has proper
capacity and is grounded.
– Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
– Do not pull machine by plug or cord.
– Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
– Do not close doors on cord.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
– Do not stretch cord.
– Do not handle plug with wet hands.
– Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
– Do not pick up burning or smoking debris,
such as cigarettes, matches or hot ashes.
– Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
– Turn off machine.
– Unplug cord from wall outlet.
– Unplug cord from wall outlet.
– Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
– Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
Tennant 3090 (05–02)