Nilfisk-Advance RS 501, User Manual

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USER MANUAL ENGLISH
RS 501 33015501(3)2008-02 A 5
DANGER!
Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the fi ller neck to allow the fuel to expand.
After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapours to dissipate before
starting the engine.
Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake
and disconnect the battery.
When working under open hoods/lids, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper, fi x it with the support rods.
During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
Diesel engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an extremely poisonous, colourless, and odourless
gas. Do not inhale. Do not keep the engine running in a closed area.
Do not lay any object on the engine.
Before working on the engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect the
battery negative terminal.
See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
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WARNING!
To drive on public roads, the machine must follow local licensing requirements.
The machine has been designed to be used as a sweeper, do not use it for different purposes.
While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people and property.
Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition key inserted and the parking brake deactivated.
Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly where there is a risk of falling objects.
Pay careful attention when lifting and emptying the hopper.
Adjust the operation speed to suit the ground conditions.
Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
moving parts.
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using
compressed air or water gun.
Avoid contact with battery acid, do not touch hot parts.
Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the ground.
In case of fi re, use a powder fi re extinguisher, not a water one.
Do not wash the machine with corrosive substances.
Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.
Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions
scrupulously.
Do not remove or modify the plates affi xed to the machine.
In case of machine malfunctions, ensure that these are not due to lack of maintenance. Otherwise, request
assistance from the authorised personnel or from an authorised Service Center.
In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.
To ensure the proper and safe operation of the machine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailed in the
relevant chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorised personnel or an authorised Service Center. –
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