USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
INTRODUCTION
MANUAL PURPOSE AND CONTENTS
The purpose of this Manual is to provide the operator with
all necessary information to use the machine properly in a
safe and autonomous way. It contains information about
technical characteristics, operation, machine storage,
maintenance, spare parts and safety conditions.
Before carrying out any procedure on the machine, the
operators and technicians in charge of the machine
maintenance must read this manual carefully. Contact an
authorised Nilfisk-Alto Service Center in case of doubts
regarding the interpretation of the instructions and for any
further information.
TARGET
This manual is intended for qualified operators and
technicians involved in the machine maintenance.
HOW TO KEEP THIS MANUAL
The User manual must be kept near the machine, inside
an adequate case, far from liquids and other substances
that can cause damage to it.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The machine model and serial number are marked on the
plate on the frame and can be read by lifting the hood. (18,
Fig. T).
The machine model year is written in the EC statement
and it is also indicated by the first two figures of the
machine serial number.
This information is useful when requiring machine and
engine replacement parts. Use the following table to write
down the machine identification data for any further
reference.
MACHINE model ........................................................
MACHINE serial number ...........................................
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FLOORTEC 550 B
OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS
–
Electronic battery charger manual (if equipped),
which is to be considered an integral part of this
manual.
–
Moreover, the following manuals are available:
•
Spare parts list (supplied with the machine).
•
Service manual (that can be consulted at
Nilfisk-Alto Service Centers).
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
All necessary operating, maintenance and repair
procedures must be carried out by qualified personnel or
by Nilfisk-Alto Service Centers (listed at the end of this
manual). Only original spare parts and accessories must
be used.
Call Nilfisk-Alto for service or to order spare parts and
accessories, specifying the machine model and serial
number.
CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTS
Nilfisk-Alto constantly improves its products and reserves
the right to make changes and improvements at its
discretion without being obliged to apply such benefits to
the machine that were sold previously. Any change and/or
addition of accessory must be approved and performed by
Nilfisk-Alto.
SAFETY
The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous
situations. Always read this information carefully and take
all necessary precautions to safeguard people and
property.
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
in a factory, 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.
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