General Instructions - Nilfisk ALTO 908 4702 010 Manuel D'utilisation

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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
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Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery
connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake.
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This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Children or disabled people cannot use this
machine.
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Sharp turns must be made at slowest possible speed. Avoid abrupt turns on incline.
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Keep the battery away from sparks, fl ames and incandescent material. During the normal operation explosive
gases are released.
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Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
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Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
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When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours:
This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
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Be careful, fuel is highly fl ammable.
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Do not smoke or bring naked fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
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Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
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Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug.
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Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top. Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 25 mm from the fi ller
neck to allow the fuel to expand.
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After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
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If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapours to evaporate before starting
the engine.
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Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
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Do not tilt the engine more than 20°; excessive tilting can cause the fuel to come out.
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During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
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Do not lay any object on the engine.
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Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any accidental start, disconnect the ignition
spark plug cap.
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See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this Manual.
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When lead batteries (WET) are installed on this machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its
horizontal position to prevent the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is to
be tilted to perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.
WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and when an assistant has been instructed to look
after you.
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USER MANUAL
FLOORTEC R 670 P 1464031000(1)2009-04 A