Cleanfix Falcon Safety, Operation & Maintenance Manual page 3

GENERAL PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
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Never drive over power cords! Danger of
electric shock!
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In elevators always turn-off unit with key and
lower brushes to prevent unit from moving.
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Whilst operating, caution is to be exercised
with respect to third parties, especially
children.
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Wear sturdy footwear.
TRANSPORT
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The applicable
instructions/regulations,
those pertaining to load-bearing capacity,
must be observed when transporting the
machine in elevators.
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Raise the brushes by means of the foot
lever before transporting the auto-scrubber.
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Notice: The brushes should also be lifted
during working breaks and during charging
operations. The life expectancy of the
brushes and pads will be increased.
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To prevent the batteries from spilling the
machine should not be tilted more than 45
degrees to the back.
GRADIENTS, STEPS AND THRESHOLDS
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NEVER drive auto-scrubber over steps.
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Do not use the auto-scrubber on inclines
exceeding 4% unless higher inclines are
approved in the operating instructions.
Always use extreme caution when moving
the auto-scrubber on ramps or inclines.
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Do not change directions on inclines.
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Do not park the auto-scrubber on inclines.
CLEANING CHEMICALS AND HAZARDOUS DUST/LIQUID
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Attention must be paid to the manufacturer's
safety instructions when using cleaning and
care chemicals. Wear safety glasses and
clothing if necessary.
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The danger of using easily flammable, toxic,
health-damaging,
substances is expressly pointed out.
Safety, Operation and Maintenance Manual for Falcon (RA 530 B); Version 1.0
user and safety
in particular for
caustic or irritating
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When cleaning and servicing the machine,
changing parts or converting to a different
function, turn off the drive and withdraw the
key from the key switch.
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Besides the operating instructions and the
national rules for safety in the work place,
we also recommend that the unwritten rules
of safe working should be respected. Using
the auto scrubber on public roads, paths
and any other outdoor surface is prohibited.
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Take care when moving the machine over
thresholds and landings – this may damage
wheels and the squeegee assembly. Please
ensure that the brush unit and the squeegee
assembly are raised. To lift/carry the
machine grab it
underneath the front outside cover of the
machine.
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Make sure that the temperatures during
transportation are never below 32°F / 0°C.
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When transporting in elevators, their safety
regulations and precautions are to be
respected as well as the maximum load
capacity of the elevator.
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Care should be taken when driving the
machine over thresholds or sills as damage
may occur to the brushes, wheels and
squeegee assembly. It is advisable to lift the
brushes and the squeegee assembly.
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Do not use the auto-scrubber for surfaces
that can release dust and liquids that are
hazardous to health.
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Only use low foaming and non-inflammable
cleaning agents, which do not include
hazardous components.
by the handle and
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