USER MANUAL
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.
WARNING!
In case of machine malfunction check the procedures described in the various chapters.
OPERATORS' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
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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 machine 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, injury people and damage objects.
–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!
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.
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