General Instructions - Nilfisk RS 2200 Manuel D'utilisation

GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS

Specifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
– This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Moreover, the operator must:
• Be 18 years or older
• Have a driving license
• Be in normal psycho-physical conditions
• Not be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,
drugs, etc.)
– 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 moving parts.
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
– 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 open 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.
– Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the fi ller neck to allow the fuel to expand.
– After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
– If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapours to dissipate before
starting the engine.
– Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
– Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake and
disconnect the battery.
– When working under open hoods/doors, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
– When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper, secure it with the support rod.
– During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
– Diesel engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an extremely poisonous, colourless, and odourless
gas. Do not inhale. Do not keep the engine running in a closed area.
– Do not lay any object on the engine.
– Before working on the diesel engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect
the battery negative terminal.
– See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
Manual.
– When lifting/lowering the hopper or the suction inlet, pay careful attention in order to avoid hitting the
operator or other people.
– When the hopper door is open, or when manually opening the door, pay careful attention in order to avoid
hitting the operator or other people. Apply the safety rod.
– When the machine is moving and the brooms are rotating, pay careful attention to the broom bristles in order
to avoid hitting the operator or other people.
WARNING!
– To drive on public roads, the machine must follow local licensing requirements.
– Do not use the machine for purposes different from the ones for which it has been designed.
– While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people and property.
– Do not leave the machine unattended with the parking brake disengaged.
– Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly where there is a risk of falling objects.
– Pay careful attention when lifting and emptying the cargo box/hopper.
– Empty the cargo box/hopper on a solid and level ground.
– Adjust the operation speed to suit the ground conditions.
– Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
– Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
USER MANUAL
RS 2200 33019476(3)2010-02 A
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