Important Safety Instructions - Tennant F14 Manuel De L'opérateur

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
The following warning alert symbol and "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.
The following safety instructions signal potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or equipment.
WARNING:
To Reduce the Risk of Fire,
Explosion, Electric Shock or Injury:
- Do not use flammable liquids or operate near
flammable liquids, vapors or combustible dusts.
This machine is not equipped with an
explosion proof motor. The electric motor 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.
- Do not operate with damaged power cord. Do
not modify plug. Unplug power cord before
cleaning or servicing machine.
If the power cord is damaged or broken, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or its service
agent or a similarly qualified service person in
order to avoid a hazard.
- Do not use outdoors. Do not expose to rain or
moisture. Store indoors.
- Floor sanding can result in an explosive
mixture of fine dust and air. Use floor machine
in a well-ventilated area free from any flame or
match.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
- Unless trained and authorized.
- Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
- Unless mentally and physically capable of
following machine instructions.
- Unless cord is properly grounded.
- Unless power voltage corresponds with
voltage shown on machine's rating plate.
- If not in proper operating condition.
- In outdoor areas. This machine is for
indoor use only.
- In standing water.
Tennant F14 (03- 2013)
- With a second extension cord unless cord
rating is suitable for machine.
- On stairs.
- With pads or accessories not supplied or
approved by Tennant.
2. Before operating machine:
- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
- Inspect cord regularly for signs of damage
or aging.
- Follow safety guidelines concerning wet
floors.
- Follow mixing, handling and disposal
instructions on chemical containers.
- Wear non-slip shoes.
3. When operating machine:
- Use only as described in this manual.
- Do not pull machine by plug or cord.
- Do not run machine over cord.
- Do not allow cord to come in contact with
pad.
- Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
- Do not close doors on cord.
- Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
- Do not stretch cord.
- Do not handle plug with wet hands.
- Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not release handles until pad comes to
a complete stop.
- Go slow on inclines and slippery surfaces.
- Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately.
- Keep children and unauthorized persons
away from machine.
- Do not allow to be used as a toy.
- Keep work area well lighted.
- Wear a dust mask, protective glasses and
gloves in dusty environments.
- Keep work area well ventilated.
4. Before leaving machine:
- Turn off machine.
- Unplug cord from wall outlet.
5. When servicing machine:
- Unplug cord from wall outlet.
- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry. Secure long hair when
working around machinery.
- Do not power spray or hose off machine.
Electrical malfunction may occur.
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