Safety Precautions - Tennant 1510 Manuel De L'opérateur

OPERATION

SAFETY PRECAUTIONS

This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed exclusively to clean carpets and
upholstery in an indoor environment and is not
constructed for any other use. Use only
recommended accessory tools and commercially
available carpet cleaners intended for machine
application.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following warning alert symbol and the "FOR
SAFETY" heading are used throughout this manual as
indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practices which could result in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in:
personal injury, electrocution, electrical shock,
fire or explosion.
WARNING: Do Not Use Flammable Liquids Or
Operate Machine In Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with explosion
proof motors. The electric motors will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause a
flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an
area where flammable vapors/liquids or
combustible dusts are present.
WARNING: Do Not Pick Up Flammable
Materials Or Reactive Metals.
WARNING: Keep Sparks And Open Flame
Away. Keep Battery Hood Open When Charging.
WARNING: Disconnect Battery Cables Before
Servicing Machine.
WARNING: Moving parts. Turn off power
before working on machine.
WARNING: Actuator pinch point. Stay clear
of head lift area.
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The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
- Unless trained and authorized.
- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
- If not in proper operating condition.
2. Before starting machine:
- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
3. When using machine:
- Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
- Use care when reversing machine.
- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
- Never allow children to play on or around.
- Follow mixing and handling instructions
on chemical containers.
4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- Stop on level surface.
- Turn off machine.
5. When servicing machine:
- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves.
- Block machine tires before jacking up.
- Jack machine up at designated locations
only. Block machine up with jack stands.
- Use hoist or jack that will support the
weight of the machine.
- Wear eye and ear protection when using
pressurized air or water.
- Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
- Wear protective gloves and safety glasses
when handling batteries or battery cables.
- Avoid contact with battery acid.
- Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
- All repairs must be performed by a
qualified service person.
- Do not modify the machine from it's
original design.
Tennant 1510 (12- 02)