Operator Safety Instructions - Clarke Vantage 17 Battery Operator's Manual

OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

DANGER! Indicates a dangerous situation (risk of death) for the User.
WARNING! Indicates the risk for people of being injured and for objects of being damaged.
CAUTION! Indicates a caution or a remark related to important of useful functions. Pay particular attention
to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.
DANGER! This machine must be used by properly trained and authorized personnel only. Children or
disabled people cannot use this machine.
DANGER! When using lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas.
During battery charging, remove the recovery tank assembly and perform this operation in
well-ventilated areas and away from naked flames. Do not smoke near the machine while charging
the batteries.
DANGER! When using lead (WET) batteries, keep sparks, flames and incandescent materials away from the
batteries. During normal operation, explosive gases are released.
DANGER! Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, inflammable and/or explosive powders,
liquids or vapours.
DANGER! Disconnect the batteries before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
DANGER! Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
WARNING! Before connecting the battery charger to the electrical mains, be sure that frequency and voltage
indicated in the related Manual correspond to the mains voltage.
WARNING! Do not charge batteries with damaged battery charger cable or plug. If the machine is not working
as it should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the Service
Center.
WARNING! Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger cable; never use the battery charger cable
as a handle. Do not close a door on the supply cable, or pull the supply cable around sharp edges
or corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.
Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.
WARNING! To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when it
is plugged in.
WARNING! To avoid electric shock, do not expose to rain. Store the machine indoors.
WARNING! Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.
WARNING! Use only as described in this Manual. Use only Clarke recommended accessories.
WARNING! Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewerly and loose clothing from being caught in
the machine moving parts or vacuuming parts of the machine.
WARNING! Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that the machine cannot move
independently.
WARNING! Do not use the machine on slopes with a gradient exceeding the specifications.
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