Tennant T981 Manual De Instrucciones página 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
Parts of the text requiring special attention are printed in bold and preced-
ed by the symbols illustrated and described below.
! DANGER:
Indicates the need for care in order to avoid
serious consequences that could lead to
the death of personnel, or to situations
representing a possible health and safety
hazard.
! ATTENTION:
Indicates the need for care in order to avoid serious
consequences that could involve harm being done to
the machine or to the workplace, or lead to economic
losses.
! DANGER: If lead-acid (WET) batteries are
and smoking materials away from the batteries.
Explosive gases can escape during normal use,
particularly when recharging the batteries.
! DANGER: If lead-acid (WET) batteries are
installed in the machine, charging the batteries
produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. Lift
the dirty water tank during the entire battery
charging cycle and only perform the procedure
in well ventilated areas away from naked
! DANGER: Never use the machine to clean up
oil, etc.), acids or solvents (e.g. paint solvents,
acetone etc.) even if diluted.
! DANGER: Never pick up burning or
incandescent objects.
! DANGER: This machine is not to be used on
materials exist (intended use statement).
Do not use the machine:
- without having read the operating and maintenance man-
ual.
- without having been trained in its use.
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- if legally under age.
- if the machine is not working properly.
- in places without adequate lighting.
- in explosive environments.
- on public roads.
- outdoors: the machine must be used only indoors.
- where there is dirt that can be harmful to health (dust, gas,
etc.).
- where there is danger of falling objects.
- in areas that are too dark to safely see the controls or ope-
rate the machine.
Clothing and equipment:
- Wear safety shoes with non-slip soles.
- Wear protective eyewear or visor and safety garments.
- Depending on the surface being cleaned and on the en-
vironment, the protective measures necessary for atom-
ized sprays include respiratory masks with class FFP2 or
equivalent or higher protection.
Before starting the machine:
- Check that the machine is not damaged.
- Check the operation of the brake.
- Check that all safety devices are in place and operating
correctly.
When using the machine:
- The machine must be operated by one person only.
- Be careful to follow the safety regulations of the particular
- Park the machine on a level surface
- Do not allow children to play on or near the machine.
- Consider the type of building in which the machine is to
be used (e.g. pharmaceutical/chemical plant, hospital,
etc.) and observe the internal safety regulations and con-
ditions to the letter.
- The machine must not be used for purposes other than
those expressly intended.
- The machine is intended for commercial use, for example
business premises generally. Do not use for other purpos-
es.
- Keep all parts of body inside operator station while ma-
chine is moving.
- The machine can be used only indoors.
- The machine must be stored only indoors.
- Do not allow the machine to be used as a toy.
- The machine is not designed to tow or be towed.
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chine, for whatever reason.
- Never obstruct the air inlet and release vents.
- Never remove, modify or circumvent safety devices.
- The machine has been designed for use with detergents
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