Safety Precautions - Tennant 5680 Operator's Manual

The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices that could result in severe
personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
This machine is designed solely for scrubbing dirt
and dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does
not recommend using this machine in any other
environment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s).
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause an explosion
or fire. Do not pickup.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- - Unless trained and authorized.
- - Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
- - In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
2. Before starting machine:
- - Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
- - Check brakes and steering for proper
operation (if so equipped).
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

3. When using machine:
- - Go slow on inclines and slippery
- - Use care when backing machine.
- - Follow mixing and handling
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- - Stop on level surface.
- - Set the parking brake.
- - Turn off machine and remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
- - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
- - Block machine tires before jacking
- - Jack machine up at designated
- - Use hoist or jack of that will support
- - Wear eye and ear protection when
- - Disconnect battery connections before
- - Avoid contact with battery acid.
- - Wear protective gloves and eye
- - Use Tennant supplied or equivalent
6. When loading/unloading machine
onto/off truck or trailer:
- - Turn off machine.
- - Use truck or trailer that will support
- - Use winch. Do not push the machine
- - Set parking brake after machine is
- - Block machine tires.
- - Tie machine down to truck or trailer.
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
surfaces.
instructions on chemical containers.
jackets, shirts, or sleeves when
working on machine.
machine up.
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
the weight of the machine.
using pressurized air or water.
working on machine.
protection when handling white
vinegar.
replacement parts.
the weight of the machine.
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the
load height is 380 mm (15 in) or less
from the ground.
loaded (option).
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