GENERAL RULES OF SECURITY
The rules below have to be followed carefully in order to avoid damages to the operator and to the
machine.
Read the labels carefully on the machine. Do not cover them for any reason and replace them immediately if
damaged
The machine must be used exclusively by authorized staff that has been instructed for its use
During the working of the machine, pay attention to other people and especially to the children
Do not mix different detergents, avoiding harmful odours
Do not place any liquid containers onto the machine
The storage temperature has to be between - 25
°
C and + 55
°
C
The perfect operating temperature should be between 0
°
C and 40
°
C
The machine can not be used or stored outside
The humidity should be between 30 and 95 %
Do not use the machine in explosive atmosphere
Do not use the machine as a means of transport
Do not use acid solutions which could damage the machine and/or the persons
Avoid working with the brushes when the machine stands still, in order to prevent floor damages
Do not vacuum inflammable liquids
Do not use the machine to collect dangerous powders
In case of fire, use a powder extinguisher. Do not use water
Do not strike shelvings or scaffoldings, where there is danger of falling objects
Adapt the utilization speed to the adhesion conditions
ATTENTION: Do not exceed over the limit gradient stated, to avoid conditions of instability
When the machine is in parking position, take off the key and insert the parking brake
The machine has to carry out simultaneously the operations of washing and drying. Different operations have to
be carried out in areas which are not permitted for the passage of non employed staff. Signal the areas of moist
floors with suitable signs
If the machine does not work properly, check by conducting simple maintenance procedures. Otherwise, it is
better to ask for FIMAP technical service.
Use only original FIMAP brushes indicated in the paragraph “CHOICE AND USE OF BRUSHES”
Where parts are required, ask for ORIGINAL spare parts to an agent and/or to an authorized dealer.
In case of danger act immediately upon the emergency lever (connector placed on the left side of the operator)
For any cleaning ad maintenance operation take off the power supply from the machine
Do not take off the pieces which require the use of tools to be removed
Do not wash the machine with direct water jets or with high water pressure nor with corrosive material
Every 200 working hours have a machine check through a Fimap service department
Before using the machine, check that all doors and coverings are in their position as indicated in this use and
maintenance catalogue
The machine should not be abandoned, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries, oil etc.).
This disposal must be subject to the rules which provide for its scrapping in appropriate centres
In order to avoid scales on the solution tank filter, do not fill the detergent solution many hours before the
machines’ use
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