USER MANUAL ENGLISH

146 2601 000(1)2005-03 A FLOORTEC R 580 B 3

SYMBOLSGENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential
damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
– To perform maintenance/repair procedures turn the
machine ignition key to OFF position and disconnect
the battery.
– This machine must be used by properly trained and
authorised personnel only. Children or disabled
people cannot use this machine.
– Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away
from the batteries. During the normal operation
explosive gases are released.
– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical
components.
– Do not work under the lifted machine, if it is not
securely fixed.
– Each time you work under the open hood, ensure that
the hood cannot be closed by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous,
inflammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or
vapours.
– Battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen
gas. Keep the hood open during battery charging and
perform the operation only in well-ventilated areas
and far from naked flames.
WARNING!
– Carefully read all the instructions before carrying out
any maintenance/repair procedure.
– Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair,
jewels and loose clothes from being caught in the
moving parts of the machine.
– Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
– Do not leave the machine unattended with the key
inserted in the ignition switch and the parking brake
disengaged.
– Do not use the machine on surfaces with a gradient
greater than the one indicated on the machine.
– Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised
water jets, or with corrosive substances. Do not use
compressed air for general cleaning, except for the
filters (see the related paragraph).
– While using this machine, take care not to cause
damage to other people, especially children.
– Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.
– The storage temperature must be between 0°C and
+40°C.
– The machine operating temperature must be
between 0°C and +40°C.
– The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.
– Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and
bad weather, both under operation or inactivity
condition.
– The machine cannot be used for towing or pushing
objects and/or loads.
– Do not use the machine as a transport vehicle; the
machine maximum capacity is 110 kg, besides the
weight of the operator.
– Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine
is stationary to avoid damaging the floor.
– In case of fire, possibly use a powder fire
extinguisher, not a water one.
– Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly
where there is a risk of falling objects.
– Adjust the operation speed to suit the floor conditions.
– This machine cannot be used on public roads.
– Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and
follow the ordinary maintenance instructions
scrupulously.
– Do not remove or modify the plates affixed to the
machine by the Manufacturer.
DANGER!
It indicates a dangerous situation with risk
of death for the Operator.
WARNING!
It indicates a potential risk of injury for
people.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to
important or useful functions. Pay attention
to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
Consult the User manual before performing
any procedure.