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Safety Information
• Suitable tools must be used for
cleaning and maintenance work.
• When working with the hood raised,
it must be opened up fully to prevent
it from accidentally dropping or
slamming shut.
• When working on the electrical
system, always disconnect the
battery cable (only
Sweepmaster B650).
• Battery may only be handled and
changed by properly skilled
maintenance personnel (only
Sweepmaster B650).
• Pay attention that the insulation of
the charger cable is not damaged
and cannot be damaged during the
charging process. The cable must
not chafe against anything. In the
case of defective insulation, do not
use the on-board charger (only
Sweepmaster B650).
• Check the exhaust system at regular
intervals (only Sweepmaster P650).
• It is not permitted to clean the
machine with a pressure washer or
steam blaster.
• It is not permitted to use aggressive
and corrosive cleaning agents.
• Allow the machine to dry properly
after being cleaned, e.g. over the
weekend.
• Do not carry out any welding, drilling,
sawing or grinding work on the frame
sections. Damaged parts may only
be changed at an authorized Hako
service center.
1.5
Particular risks
Refueling
(only Sweepmaster P650)
• Take the utmost care when handling
fuel: Increased risk of fire! Never
refuel near open flames or
incendiary sparks! Never smoke
when refueling!
• Never refuel indoors!
• Before refueling, switch off the
engine and remove the ignition key.
• Wipe up spilled fuel immediately!
Batteries (only Sweepmaster B650)
• To prevent creeping currents,
always keep the batteries clean and
dry, protect from soiling such as by
metal dust.
• Never lay any metallic objects or
tools on batteries. Risk of short
circuit and deflagration!
• When charging the batteries, there
must be sufficient ventilation in the
charging area. Otherwise, there is a
risk of explosion!
• Batteries must not be connected or
disconnected when conducting
electricity.
• Wash your hands thoroughly after
working on batteries.
Information on the power plug
• Only take hold of the power plug and
power cable when your hands are
dry.
• Never insert the power plug in the
socket if the base is wet or damp.
• Never immerse the power cable or
power plug in water or other fluids
clean them in running water. Risk of
electric shock!
• Dry any power plugs and power ca-
bles which have become damp with
a dry cloth before connecting them in
power sockets.
• Pay attention that the power socket
is dry.
• We recommended the use of splash-
proof power sockets complying with
DIN VDE 0620-1.
• Pay attention that no water or fluids
can get on to live machine parts. If
water should penetrate to such
