USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
RS 502
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DANGER!
Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children.
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Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake and
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disconnect the battery.
When working under open hoods/doors, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
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When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper,
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x it with the support rods.
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During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
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Diesel engine exhaust gases contain carbon monoxide, an extremely poisonous, colourless, and odourless
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gas. Do not inhale. Do not keep the engine running in a closed area.
Do not lay any object on the engine.
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Before working on the diesel engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect
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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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Manual.
When lifting/lowering the hopper or the suction inlet, pay careful attention in order to avoid hitting the
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operator or other people.
When the hopper door is open, or when manually opening the door, pay careful attention in order to avoid
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hitting the operator or other people. Apply the safety rod.
When the machine is moving and the brooms are rotating, pay careful attention to the broom bristles in order
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to avoid hitting the operator or other people.
WARNING!
To drive on public roads, the machine must follow local licensing requirements.
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The machine has been designed to be used as a sweeper, do not use it for different purposes.
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While using this machine, take care not to cause damage to people and property.
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Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
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Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition key inserted and the parking brake disengaged.
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Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly where there is a risk of falling objects.
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Pay careful attention when lifting and emptying the hopper.
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Adjust the operation speed to suit the ground conditions.
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Carefully read all the instructions before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.
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Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine
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moving parts.
Protect body parts (eyes, hair, hands, etc.) properly, when performing cleaning procedures using
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compressed air or water gun.
Avoid contact with battery acid, do not touch hot parts.
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Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine is stationary to avoid damaging the ground.
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In case of
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re, use a powder
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re extinguisher, not a water one.
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Do not wash the machine with corrosive substances.
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Do not use the machine in particularly dusty areas.
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Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and follow the ordinary maintenance instructions
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scrupulously.
Do not remove or modify the plates af
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xed to the machine.
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In case of machine malfunctions, ensure that these are not due to lack of maintenance. Otherwise, request
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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.
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To ensure the proper and safe operation of the machine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailed in the
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relevant chapter of this Manual, performed by the authorised personnel or an authorised Service Center.
