8
Safety Information
1.2
General information
• Apart from the provisions contained
in this instruction manual, the gener-
al safety provisions and the accident
prevention regulations as imposed
by law have to be complied with.
• Before taking your machine into op-
eration, carefully read the instruction
manual and comply with all points
mentioned there during work.
• Persons being trained by qualified
Hako technicians only are autho-
rised to operate, service and repair
the machine.
• This vehicle is not intended to be
used by persons (including children)
with limited physical or mental capa-
bilities or persons without sufficient
experience and ability.
• You are advised to thoroughly study
the safety instructions since precise
knowledge only helps avoiding er-
rors during operation of the machine
and thus guarantee faultless usage
of the machine.
• The operating instructions have to
be at hand at the place of use of the
machine, and therefore have to be
kept readily available at the ma-
chine.
• When selling or letting the machine
for rent, hand out these documents
to the new owner/operator and have
the transfer certified!
• The warning and instruction plates
attached to the machine contain
valuable advice about safe opera-
tion. Immediately replace incomplete
or illegible labels.
• As far as safety standards are con-
cerned, spare have to equal genuine
spare parts!
• Keep clear of hazard zone of the
Sweepmaster.
• Only use a mobile phone when the
machine standing still.
• Passenger transport is not admitted.
1.3
Operating information
• Check the operational safety of the
vehicle each time before starting it
up! Clear any faults immediately!
• Before starting work, the operator
must be fully familiar with all adjust-
ment, operating and control ele-
ments as well as their respective
function! It is too late to do this when
the vehicle is actually in operation!
• Always wear heavy duty, non-slip
footwear when working with the vehi-
cle.
• The vehicle may only be driven on
and the equipment used on those
surfaces which have been approved
by the contractor or person appoint-
ed by him.
• When using the vehicle, it is essen-
tial to pay attention to third parties,
especially children.
• The vehicle is not suitable for clear-
ing up hazardous, inflammable or
explosive fluids, dust or substances.
• This vehicle must not be used as
dust cleaner equipped with a dust fil-
ter insert (dust collector) to clear up
dust which could represent a hazard
to health.
• It is forbidden to use the vehicle in
potentially explosive atmospheres.
• Remove the ignition key to prevent
unauthorized use of the vehicle.
• The vehicle and its equipment must
be checked in terms of perfect work-
ing condition and operational safety
before being put into use. The vehi-
cle must not be used if it is not in a
proper working condition.
• Before putting the vehicle into opera-
tion, adjust the driver's seat so that
you have a perfect view of the front
