Safety; Symbols; General Instructions - Nilfisk SR 1800S D 2WD Manuel D'utilisation

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SAFETY

The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous
situations. Always read this information carefully and take all
necessary precautions to safeguard people and property.
The operator's cooperation is essential in order to prevent
injury. No accident prevention program is effective without the
total cooperation of the person responsible for the machine
operation. Most of the accidents that may occur while
working or moving around are caused by failure to comply
with the simplest rules for exercising prudence. A careful and
prudent operator is the best guarantee against accidents
and is essential for successful completion of any prevention
program.

SYMBOLS

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 careful attention to the paragraphs marked
by this symbol.
NOTE
It indicates a remark related to important or useful
functions.
CONSULTATION
It indicates that it is necessary to consult the User
Manual before performing any procedure.

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 of full age
• Have a driving licence
• Be in normal psycho-physical conditions
• Not be under the effect of substances that alters the
nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,
drugs, etc.)
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– 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 naked 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/lids, make sure that
they cannot be closed by accident.
– When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted
hopper, fi x it with the support rods.
– 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 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.
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