Instructions For Use; Operator Safety; General Information For Using The Vacuum Cleaner; Proper Uses - Nilfisk-Advance ALTO ATTIX 140 Operating Instructions Manual

ATTIX 140 - ATTIX 150
Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identified by the word WARNING!

Operator safety

Before starting the vacuum cleaner, it is
absolutely essential to read these operating
instructions and to keep them ready at hand
for consultation.
The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people who
are familiar with the way it works and who have been
explicitly authorized and trained for the purpose.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, operators must be
informed, instructed and trained on how to work it and
for which substances its usage is permitted including
the safe method for removing and disposing of the
vacuumed material.
The use of vacuum cleaner by people (including
children) with limited physical and mental capacities
or lacking in experience and knowledge is strictly
forbidden, unless they are supervised by a person
who is experienced in the use and safe handling of the
machine.
Children must be supervised to make sure they will
not play with the machine.
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
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Use of the vacuum cleaner is governed by the laws in force in
the country where it is used.
Besides the operating instructions and the laws in force in
the country where the vacuum cleaner is used, the technical
regulations for ensuring safe and correct operation must
also be observed (Legislation concerning environmental
and labour safety, i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC
and successive Directives). Do not carry out any operation
that could jeopardize the safety of people, property and
the environment. Comply with the safety indications and
prescriptions in this instruction manual.

Proper uses

The vacuum cleaners described in this instruction manual are
designed for industrial use. The produced version (normal
version) is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous, combustible/
explosive dust. This vacuum cleaner can also be produced in
the variant for vacuuming liquids, with level monitoring function.
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Instructions for use

WARNING!
WARNING!

Dust emissions into the environment

Indicative values of performance:
■ normal version (not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust): retains at least 99.1% of particles measuring ≥ 3 μm.

General recommendations

WARNING!
Risk of fire outbreaks and explosions.
■ The vacuum cleaner can only be used when it
is certain that active sources of ignition are not
going to be vacuumed.
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
▪ burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lighted
cigarettes, etc.);
▪ flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (e.g.
gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
explosive dust or ones liable to ignite in a
spontaneous way (such as magnesium or
aluminium dusts, etc.).
■ The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for vacuuming
explosive or similar substances, as established
by the laws governing explosive substances,
particularly: liquid fuels and mixtures of
flammable dust and liquids.
WARNING!
Emergency
If an emergency situation occurs:
■ filter breakage;
■ fire outbreak;
■ short-circuit;
■ motor block;
■ electric shock;
■ etc.;
Turn off the vacuum cleaner, unplug it and ask for
assistance from qualified personnel.
WARNING!
The vacuum cleaners must not be used or stored
outdoors, or in damp places. Only versions with the
level sensor can be used for liquids, if not, they can
only be used to vacuum dry materials.
WARNING!
Version for liquids. If foam or liquid spills from the vacuum
cleaner, switch it off immediately and check for the cause.
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