Safety Precautions - Tennant 1610 Operator's Manual

EN OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed exclusively to clean carpets and
upholstery in an indoor environment and is not
constructed for any other use. Only use
recommended accessory tools and commercially
available carpet cleaners intended for machine
application.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following warning alert symbol and the "FOR
SAFETY" heading are used throughout this manual as
indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
personal injury, electrical shock, fire or explosion.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard:
- - Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or Operate
Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with explosion proof
motors. The electric motors will spark upon start
up and during operation which could cause a flash
fire or explosion if machine is used in an area
where flammable vapors/liquids or combustible
dusts are present.
- - Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or
Reactive Metals.
- - Batteries Emit Hydrogen Gas. Keep Sparks
And Open Flame Away. Keep Battery
Compartment Open When Charging.
WARNING: Electrical Hazard. Disconnect
Battery Cables Before Servicing Machine.
WARNING: Pinch Point Hazard. Stay Clear Of
Scrub Head Lift Area.
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The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- - With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
- - Unless trained and authorized.
- - Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
- - If not in proper operating condition.
2. Before operating machine:
- - Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
- - Place "wet floor" signs as needed.
3. When using machine:
- - Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
- - Reduce speed when turning.
- - Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
- - Never allow children to play on or around.
- - Follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- - Stop on level surface.
- - Turn off machine.
- - Set parking brake.
- - Remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
- - Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
- - Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
- - Block machine tires before jacking up.
- - Jack machine up at designated locations
only. Block machine up with jack stands.
- - Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
- - Do not power spray or hose off machine.
Electrical malfunction may occur.
- - Wear protective gloves and eye protection
when handling batteries or battery cables.
- - Avoid contact with battery acid.
- - Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
- - All repairs must be performed by a
qualified service person.
- - Do not modify the machine from its
original design.
Tennant 1610 (10- -05)