Instructions For Use; Operator's Safety; General Information For Using The Vacuum Cleaner; Proper Uses - Nilfisk cfm VHW320 Manuel D'instructions

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Operator's safety

Before starting the device, 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 device, the 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 the device 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 device.
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
Use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with 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 device is used, the technical regulations for
ensuring safe and correct operation must also be observed
(legislation concerning environmental and labor safety,
i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC and successive
US
Directives).
Do not perform any operation that could jeopardize the safety
of people, property and the environment.
Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this
instruction manual.
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Instructions for use

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Proper uses

This vacuum cleaner is suitable for commercial use, in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and apartment
buildings, for hire and in any case for purposes other than
normal domestic use.
This vacuum cleaner was conceived to clean and collect solid
non-flammable materials indoor and outdoor.
WARNING – This vacuum cleaner can only be used to
vacuum dry materials.
■ Always leave enough room around the device to reach
the controls easily.
The device has been designed to be used by one operator at
a time.
This vacuum cleaner consists of an automated vacuum
unit, with a filter upstream and a container for collecting the
vacuumed material.

Improper use

WARNING!
The following use of the device is strictly forbidden:
■ Outdoors in case of atmospheric precipitation.
■ When not placed on level ground.
■ When the filtering unit is not installed.
■ When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to
parts of the human body.
■ Use without the guards, protective covers and
safety systems installed by the manufacturer.
■ When the cooling vents are partially or totally
clogged.
■ When the vacuum cleaner is covered with plastic or
fabric sheets.
■ When the air outlet is partially or totally closed.
■ When used in narrow areas where there is no fresh
air.
■ Vacuuming the following materials:
1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2. Open flame.
3. Combustible gas.
4. Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (gasoline,
solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).
5. Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable
to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as
magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Fraudulent use is not permitted.
Under no circumstances may this vacuum cleaner be used
safely for the collection of hazardous or toxic materials unless
equippd with an absolute (HEPA/ULPA) filter.
Be sure to install the HEPA/ULPA filter according to Nilfisk-
CFM's written instructions.
Do not use this cleaner for the removal of hazardous
substances unless you are licensed and/or certified for this
work by the all authorities having jurisdiction.
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