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INTRODUCTION / GENERAL WARNINGS
Welcome on board!
We thank you for choosing IPC and congratulate you for purchasing the 1404-1460.
A sweeper especially designed to guarantee safety and concern for the environment.
The innovative design, the robust and trustworthy structure and the recyclable components make 1404-1460. a truly
unique machine.
Before using your machine, we advise you to carefully read this handbook.
It is an invaluable guide to the characteristics of your machine and will help you use it correctly.
In particular, it provides precious information concerning safety, integrity and concern for the environment.
INTRODUCTION
This instruction handbook contains guidelines and practical information concerning the use, adjustment and routine
maintenance of your new machine.
Your machine has been designed and built to offer the best in terms of performance, comfort and ease-of-use in a variety
of different conditions. Before delivery, your machine has been checked at our factory and by our dealer to guarantee
that it is handed over to you in perfect working order. To maintain the machine in this condition and ensure problem-free
operation, strictly follow the instructions given in the handbook. Before attempting to use the machine, read this
handbook and keep it to hand for any future consultation. The words RIGHT and LEFT always refer to the direction in
which the machine is travelling. If you have any doubts concerning the machine, do not hesitate to contact your dealer.
Dealers will offer you competent personnel, original spare parts and all the equipment you will need. NEVER use the
machine without its guards and safety systems. For your safety, make sure all guards and safety systems are closed and
correctly mounted before starting the machine.
GENERAL SAFETY RULES
To prevent damage and bodily harm, strictly follow the safety rules below.
Read the safety labels on the machine and do not cover them for any reason whatsoever. Replace them if they are
damaged or become unreadable.
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The storage temperature ranges from 0° to + 50°C.
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The optimal working temperature should range from 0° and + 40°C.
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The ambient humidity must range from 30 to 95 %.
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Do not use the machine as means of transport.
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Do not use solvents or similar substances to clean the machine.
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Avoid running the brushes when the machine is still, to prevent damage the floor.
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Do not use the machine to draw up inflammable liquid.
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If fires break out, use a dry-chemical extinguisher. DO NOT USE WATER.
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Do not bump against shelves or scaffolding when there is a risk of objects falling over.
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Adapt the speed of the machine to the conditions of adherence.
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Avoid using the machine if its stability is not guaranteed.
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If you notice that the machine is not working properly, make sure this does not depend on failure to carry out the
routine maintenance operations. If this is not your case, contact anauthorised service centre.
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Always use ORIGINAL spare parts. You can purchase these from a dealer or authorised retailer.
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Disconnect the machine from the mains before carrying out any maintenance operation.
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Do not remove guards that need to be removed with the aid of tools.
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Do not wash the machine with direct jets of pressurised water or with corrosive substances.
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Every 200 hours of work, have the machine checked by an authorised service centre.
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This product is classified as RAEE type special waste and is covered by the requisites of the new environmental
protection regulations (2002/96/CE RAEE). It must be disposed of separately from ordinary waste in compliance
with current legislation and standards.
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USE AND STORAGE IN ENVIRONMENTS WHERE THERE IS A RISK OF EXPLOSION IS PROHIBITED
Special waste. Do not dispose of with ordinary waste.