General Instructions - Nilfisk SWEEPER 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!
– Remove the ignition key before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
– This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Children or disabled people
cannot use this machine.
– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
– When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or
vapours.
– Be careful: fuel is highly fl ammable.
– Do not smoke or bring naked fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
– Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area with the engine off.
– Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug.
– Leave at least a space of 4 cm in the fi ller to allow the fuel to expand.
After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is fi rmly closed.
– If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapours to evaporate before starting
the engine.
– Do not let fuel come into contact with the skin; do not breathe fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
– Do not tilt the engine too much to avoid fuel spillage.
– When moving the machine, the fuel tank must not be full and the fuel tap must be closed.
– Do not lay any object on the engine.
– Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any incidental start, disconnect the spark
plug cap or disconnect the battery negative terminal.
– Also see the GENERAL SAFETY RULES in the Petrol Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral
part of this Manual.
– When lead (WET) batteries are installed, do not tilt the machine for more than 30° from the horizontal plane
to prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking 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 with the help of an assistant.
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