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– Never vacuum up explosive liquids,

combustible gases or undiluted acids
and solvents. This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the suction air. Acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents must also
be avoided as they can harm the mate-
rials on the machine.

– Never sweep/vacuum up reactive metal

dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium,
zinc), as they form explosive gases
when they come in contact with highly
alkaline or acidic detergents.

– Do not sweep/vacuum up any burning

or glowing objects.

– The machine may not be used or stored

in hazardous areas. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazardous loca-
tions.

– Asphalt
– Industrial floor
– Screed
– Concrete
– Paving stones

–

The machine with working equipment
must be checked to ensure that it is in
proper working order and is operating
safely prior to use. Otherwise, the appli-
ance must not be used.

–

If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the ap-
pliance in hazardous locations.

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The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.

–

The appliance may be used by individ-
uals with limited physical, sensory or
cognitive abilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they are under super-
vision or were instructed regarding the
safe use of the appliance and under-
stand the resulting risks.

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The operator must use the appliance
properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.

–

Prior to starting work, the operator must
ensure that all protective devices are
properly installed and function correctly.

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The operator of the appliance is liable
for accidents with other individuals or
their property.

–

Ensure that the operator wears tight-fit-
ting clothes. Wear sturdy shoes and
avoid wearing loose-fitting clothes.

–

Check the immediate vicinity prior to
starting (e.g. children). Ensure suffi-
cient visibility!

–

Never leave the machine unattended
so long as the engine is running. The
operator may leave the machine only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the machine has been protected
against accidental movement, if neces-
sary, by applying the immobilization
brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.

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The appliance may only be used by per-
sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven quali-
fication and expertise in operating the ap-
pliance or have been explicitly assigned
the task of handling the appliance.

–

Children should be supervised to prevent
them from playing with the appliance.

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Danger

Risk of injury!
Danger of tipping if gradient is too high.

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The gradient in the direction of travel
should not exceed 15%.

Danger of tipping on unstable ground.

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Only use the machine on sound surfaces.

Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.

–

The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 15%.

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Danger

Risk of injury!

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Do not close the exhaust.

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Do not bend over the exhaust or touch
it (risk of burns).

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Do not touch the drive motor (risk of burns).

–

Ensure that there is adequate ventila-
tion or provision for diverting the ex-
haust gas while operating the appliance
in closed rooms (risk of poisoning).

–

Exhaust gases are poisonous and haz-
ardous to health, do not inhale them.

–

The engine requires approx. 3-4 sec-
onds to come to a standstill once it has
been switched off. During this time, stay
well clear of the working area.

–

The appliance may only be tilted back-
wards if the fuel tank is empty.

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The engine is to be brought to a stand-
still and the appliance is to be fastened
properly during transportation.

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First switch off the appliance and re-
move the key before performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.

–

Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).

–

Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety regula-
tions.

–

Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.

–

Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.

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DANGER

If the appliance hood is opened while the
motor is running, the motor has to switch
off. If the motor does not shut off, there is a
defect on the hood contact switch. Inform
customer service.

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To secure the device against an acci-
dental start, turn the key switch to posi-
tion "0" and remove the key.

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In case of dangerous situations or in or-
der to quickly switch off the device, turn
the key switch to position "0".

The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
– The side brushes (1) clean the corners

and edges of the surface and move dirt
and debris into the path of the roller
brush.

– The rotating roller brush (2) moves the

dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (3).

– The dust raised in the container is sep-

arated by the dust filter (4) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the suc-
tion fan (5).

Foreseeable misuse

Suitable surfaces