6
Safety information
1.2
General Provisions
• Apart from the provisions contained
in this instruction manual, the gene-
ral safety provisions and the acci-
dent prevention regulations as
imposed by law have to be complied
with.
• Before taking your machine into ope-
ration, carefully read the instruction
manual as well as other separate in-
structions for accessories or atta-
ched implements and comply with all
points mentioned there during work.
• Persons being trained by qualified
Minuteman technicians only are au-
thorized to operate, service and re-
pair the machine.
• You are advised to thoroughly study
the safety instructions since precise
knowledge helps prevent errors dur-
ing machine operation and thus
guarantee proper use of the ma-
chine.
• 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 machi-
ne.
• 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 va-
luable advice about safe operation.
Immediately replace incomplete or il-
legible labels.
• As far as safety standards are con-
cerned, use only genuine spare
parts!
1.3
Provisions for Operation
• Before first operation of the machine,
fully charge the battery with an initial
charging procedure and comply with
the operating instructions of the
charger as well as with those of the
battery manufacturer. Minuteman
cannot be held liable for damages
resulting from an insufficient initial
charge.
• Before taking into operation, check
the machine for operational safety!
Immediately repair any malfunctions!
• It is indispensable for the operator to
get acquainted with all attached im-
plements and controls as well as
with their function before operation
begins. Once you have started to
work, no time will be left to do so!
• When working with the machine use
firm and skid proof shoes.
• The machine may be used only on
such surfaces clearly specified by
the owner or his authorized repre-
sentative.
• When working with the machine, pay
strict attention to any persons in the
close vicinity.
• Start moving immediately after brush
deck has switch on otherwise the
brush might leave traces on the floor.
Lift the brush head before moving
over obstacles (doorsteps).
• Only fold open empty recovery tank.
• Use only cleaning agents suitable for
automatic machines (low-foaming)
and comply with the instructions for
use, disposal and with the warning
information specified by the cleaning
agent's manufacturer.
• The machine is not designed for col-
lecting hazardous, flammable or ex-
plosive dusts or substances.
• Usage of the machine in explosive
areas is prohibited.
• Remove the key to avoid unauthori-
zed use of the machine.
• Before transporting the machine, lift
the squeegee and the brush deck.
