General Instructions - Nilfisk-ALTO SWEEPER R 680 P User Manual

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
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Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery
connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake.
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This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Children or disabled people cannot use this
machine.
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Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
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Keep the batteries away from sparks, fl ames and incandescent material. During the normal operation
explosive gases are released.
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Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
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When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours.
This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
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Be careful: fuel is highly fl ammable.
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Do not smoke or bring naked fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
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Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
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Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug.
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Leave at least a space of 4 cm in the fi ller to allow the fuel to expand.
After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is fi rmly closed.
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If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapours to evaporate before starting
the engine.
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Do not let fuel come into contact with the skin; do not breathe fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not tilt the engine too much to avoid fuel spillage.
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When moving the machine, the fuel tank must not be full and the fuel tap must be closed.
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Do not lay any object on the engine.
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Stop the petrol engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any incidental start, disconnect the
spark plug cap or disconnect the battery negative terminal.
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Also see the GENERAL SAFETY RULES in the Petrol Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral
part of this Manual.
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When lead batteries (WET) are installed on this machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its
horizontal position to not allow the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is to
be tilted to perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the help of an assistant.
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USER MANUAL
FLOORTEC R 680 P 1463514000(1)2008-05 A