Minuteman KS 28 G (6403.xx) - Manual (Page 9)

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Safety Information
ter being cleaned.
• Do not store the machine with liquid
remaining in the tanks especially
during times of inactivity e.g. over
the weekend.
• Do not carry out any welding, drilling,
sawing or grinding work on the frame
sections. Damaged parts may only
be changed at an authorized Minute-
man service center.
1.5 Particular risks
Electric system
• In case of malfunction of the electric-
system, shut the machine down im-
mediately and have it serviced.
• Only qualified personnel are autho-
rised to work on the electrical instal-
lations and only according to electro-
technical rules.
• Inspect/check the electrical equip-
ment of the machine at regular inter-
valls. Clear up any defects immedi-
ately, such as loose connections or
damaged cables.
Refueling
(only Minuteman KS
28 G)
• Take the utmost care when handling
fuel: Increased risk of fire! Never re-
fuel near open flames or incendiary
sparks! Never smoke when refuel-
ing!
• Never refuel indoors!
• Before refueling, switch off the en-
gine and remove the ignition key.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately!
Batteries
(only Minuteman KS
28 B)
• Follow the operating instructions of
the battery manufacturer.
• To prevent creeping currents, al-
ways keep the batteries clean and
dry, protect from soiling such as by
metal dust.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries. Risk of short cir-
cuit and deflagration!
• When charging the batteries, there
must be sufficient ventilation in the
charging area. Otherwise, there is a
risk of explosion!
• Batteries must not be connected or
disconnected when conducting elec-
tricity.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after
working on batteries.
Health hazard
• The shaking device for cleaning the
panel air filter may only be actuated
when the dirt hoppers are in the ma-
chine and have been raised.
• It is forbidden to eat, drink and
smoke in battery charging rooms.
Safety equipment
• Never operate the Minuteman KS
28
without the hood being closed and
locked (safety equipment)!
• Do not open the hood when the en-
gine is running!
1.6 Environmental protection
• Sufficient factual knowledge is re-
quired in order to use substances
which could represent a risk to
health and the environment, e.g oil
and lubricants.
• Observe the applicable laws and lo-
cal regulations when disposing of
waste and cleaning agents.
• Observe the applicable laws and lo-
cal regulations when disposing of
waste oil (only Minuteman KS
28 G).
• Used batteries with the recycling
symbol must not be disposed of in
household waste, refer to Section
Disposing of batteries.