Nilfisk-Advance SW900, Service Manual

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General Information 8 Service Manual – SW900
– Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components
– Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands
– When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids
or vapors: This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.
(For SW900 P)
– Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death
– The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide
– Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes
– Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the help of an assistant.
– Be careful: fuel is highly flammable.
– Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel
is stored
– Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
– Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug.
– To allow the fuel to expand, do not fill the fuel tank beyond the upper limit mark (A) shown in
the figure.
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– After refuelling, check that the fuel tank cap is firmly closed.
– If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapors to evaporate be -
fore starting the engine
– Do not let fuel come into contact with the skin; do not breathe fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of
children
– Do not tilt the engine or the machine too much to avoid fuel spillage
– Do not lay any object on the engine
– Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To avoid any accidental start, disconnect
the spark plug cap
– See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of
this Manual
(For SW900 B)
– If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive
hydrogen gas. Charge the batteries in well-ventilated areas and away from naked flames.
– When lead batteries (WET) are installed, do not tilt the machine for more than 30° from the
horizontal plane to prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking out of the batteries When the
machine is to be tilted to perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.
Warning! Make sure to follow the safety precautions to avoid situations that may lead to
serious injuries, damages to materials or equipments.