Minuteman SW5X PB40PH, Instruction Manual

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Safety Information
1 Safety Information
1.1 General Safety Information
Apart from the instructions contained
in this manual, the general safety
instructions and accident prevention
regulations, as imposed by law will
have to be complied with. Do not put
the Manual aside without reading it
even if you used similar sweepers
before. Take the time to read them
now and save time later. Machines
with known defects must not be used.
It will be of essence to make yourself
familiar with all accessories and con-
trols and their functions before you
start working. Avoid the mess of
having to read this book while trying
to run the machine.
Using the machine in areas with
explosion hazard, on public roads
and places is prohibited.
The operator has to use the machine
within its design limits.
Shut the motors down before trans-
porting the machine.
Keep clear of hazard zone!
Before commencing work, the opera-
tor has to make sure that the SW5X
and its accessories are in proper and
safe condition.
Warning and instruction labels atta-
ched to the machine contain impor-
tant information about safe operation.
Illegible or lost labels have to be
replaced.
Make sure that all covers
are fitted before starting to
sweep.
Provide for sufficient
ventilation when sweeping
indoors (dust and
combustion gas).
Pinching and shearing ha-
zard. Provide for required
safe distance before lifting
or lowering the dirt hopper.
Shut down the engine befo-
re re-fuelling.
Smoking and handling open
flames is prohibited when
filling fuel tanks or when
working at or in the vicinity
of components containing
fuel.
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