Nilfisk-Advance America Sweeper SR 1700D 2W D - Manual (Page 41)

USER MANUAL
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DEFINITIONS
Danger zones
Any zone inside or near a machine which poses a risk to the
safety and health of an exposed person.
Exposed person
Any person who is partially or totally in a danger zone.
Operator
The person / people responsible for the machine installation,
functioning, setting, maintenance, cleaning and
transportation.
OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY
– The operator is responsible for the daily maintenance of
the machine:
–
The operator should take care of the machine and
make sure that it is in perfect working order;
– The operator should inform the person in charge or
the technical assistance service when routine
maintenance is due or if any damage or failure has
occurred;
– The operator should not transport people, animals or
objects on the machine;
– When moving from place to place, the operator
should follow safety rules for vehicle circulation;
– The machine should not be used for harmful toxic
waste. Should this become necessary, consult the
manufacturer in advance.
OPERATORS' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
– Non-authorized or non-trained personnel cannot use this
sweeper.
The following prerequisites are necessary for the training:
–
The operator should be over 18 years of age and should
possess a driving licence for the sweeper, regardless of
how the machine is to be used. The operator should be
in good psychological and physical condition. It is
forbidden to operate the sweeper while under the effect
of substances which can alter the operator's nervous
reflexes (alcohol, psychotropic drugs, drugs etc.).
– Warning: using the sweeper without having been trained
and/or authorized could be dangerous and cause
damages to objects and people.
– Do not use the sweeper in flammable areas or in areas
which pose risks of explosion.
– Before getting off the sweeper, stop the brooms, operate
the parking brake, switch off the engine and remove the
ignition key.
– Drive slowly on sloping surfaces, and on uneven or
slippery ground.
– Be careful when turning or changing direction.
– Operate the sweeper carefully when lifting the hopper for
dumping purposes.
– The sweepers which are not provided with lighting
system (headlights) can only be used in "perfect (natural
or artificial) lighting conditions".
– If maintenance is to be carried out with the hopper in the
lifted position, it should be securely locked by means of
two safety props.
– Keep away from moving parts while maintenance is
being carried out.
– Do not wear loose or unbuttoned clothes.
– When lifting the machine, be sure to use equipment
which can safely withstand its overall weight.
– Protect eyes and hair when cleaning the machine with
compressed air or water guns.
– Disconnect the battery cables before working near the
electrical system.
– Avoid contact with the battery acid. Do not touch hot
components. Wait until the engine has cooled down.
– Engine maintenance operations should be carried out
when the engine has cooled down.
– Do not smoke while pouring fuel.
– Keep flames and sparks away from the machine.
– To be used on public roads, the machine should have a
registration document and a licence plate.
– The machine should be used for sweeping and not for
purposes other than those for which it is designed and
constructed.
WARNING!
In case of machine malfunction check the
procedures described in the various chapters.
WARNING!
With running engine:
–
Do not remove the oil level dipstick.
– Do not remove the radiator plug.
– Do not remove the coolant drain plug.
– Do not work for long periods in a closed
environment.
– Ensure adequate ventilation or consult
the people in charge.