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INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
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VANTAGE 17 B - 9099650000
SYMBOLS THAT APPEAR ON THIS MANUAL
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 the necessity to refer to the User Manual before performing any procedure.
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
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Before performing any cleaning, maintenance, repair or replacement procedure, turn the switches to
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0” and
disconnect the battery connector.
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This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
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Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
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Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors:
This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
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When using lead (WET) batteries, keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away from the batteries. During
the normal operation explosive gases are released.
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When using lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. During battery
charging, remove the recovery tank and perform this procedure in well-ventilated areas and away from naked
flames.
WARNING!
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Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
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Before using the battery charger, ensure that frequency and voltage values, indicated on the machine serial
number plate, match the electrical mains voltage.
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Do not pull or carry the machine by the battery charger cable and never use the battery charger cable as
a handle. Do not close a door on the battery charger cable, or pull the battery charger cable around sharp
edges or corners. Do not run the machine on the battery charger cable.
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Keep the battery charger cable away from heated surfaces.
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Do not charge the batteries if the battery charger cable or the plug are damaged. If the machine is not
working as it should, has been damaged, left outdoors or dropped into water, return it to the Service Center.
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To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged
in. Before performing any maintenance procedure, disconnect the battery charger cable from the electrical
mains.
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Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
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Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation and inactivity
condition. Store the machine indoors, in a dry place: This machine must be used in dry conditions, it must
not be used or kept outdoors in wet conditions.
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Before using the machine, close all doors and/or covers as shown in the User Manual.
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This machine is not intended for use by persons (including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the machine by a person responsible for they safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not play with the machine.
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Close attention is necessary when used near children.
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