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– The following applies in general: Keep

highly-flammable substances away
from the appliance (danger of explo-
sion/fire).

– 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.

– The appliance is not suitable for sweep-

ing off hazardous substances.

– 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 locations.

– It is strictly prohibited to take co-pas-

sengers.

– Pushing/pulling or transporting objects by

means of this appliance is prohibited.

– 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

observed. It is not allowed to use the

appliance in hazardous locations.

–

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.

–

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.

–

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

–

This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with lim-
ited physical, sensoric or mental capac-
ities or lack of experience and/or skills,
unless such persons are accompanied
and supervised by a person in charge of
their safety or if they received precise
instructions on the use of this appli-
ance.

–

Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.

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Danger

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

–

The falling and rising gradients in the di-
rection of travel may not exceed 18%.

Danger of tipping on unstable ground.

–

Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.

Danger of tipping with excessive sideways
tilt.

–

The gradient perpendicular to the direc-
tion of travel should not exceed 18%.

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Danger

Risk of injury!

–

Please follow the special safety instruc-
tions in the Operating Instructions Man-
ual for petrol engine devices.

–

Do not close the exhaust.

–

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

–

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

–

Switch off the appliance and remove
the ignition key prior to performing any
cleaning or maintenance tasks on the
appliance, replacing parts or switching
over to another function.

–

Always disconnect the battery when
working on the electrics.

–

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
regulations.

–

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

–

Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.

The sweeper operates using the overthrow
principle.
– The side brushes (3) clean the corners

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

– The rotating roller brush (4) moves the

dirt and debris directly into the waste
container (5).

– The dust raised in the container is sep-

arated by the dust filter (2) and the fil-
tered clean air is drawn off by the
suction fan (1).

Foreseeable misuse

Suitable surfaces