Tennant 1550, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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1550 Gas/LPG/Diesel MM283 (3--11)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their descriptions:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices which could result in
severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION: To warn of unsafe practices
that could result in minor or moderate
personal injury.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions which
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
WARNING: Engine Emits Toxic Gases.
Severe Respiratory Damage Or
Asphyxiation Can Result. Provide
Adequate Ventilation. Consult With Your
Regulatory Agency For Exposure
Limits. Keep Engine Properly Tuned.
WARNING: Machine Can Emit Excessive
Noise. Consult With Your Regulatory
Agency For Exposure Limits. Hearing
Loss Can Result. Wear Hearing
Protection.
WARNING: Flammable Materials Can
Cause An Explosion Or Fire. Do Not
Pick Up Flammable Materials. Do Not
Use Flammable Materials In Tank To
Clean Floor.
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause explosion or
fire. Do not pick up.
WARNING: Moving Belt. Keep Away.
WARNING: Moving Fan Blades. Keep
Away.
WARNING: Raised Scrub Head May Fall.
Block Scrub Head Up.
WARNING: Crush Hazard Between Front
And Rear Halves Of Machine. Engage
Pivot Lock.
WARNING: Heavy LP Tank May Fall.
Remove LP Tank Before Opening Cover.
WARNING: Strong Vacuum. Keep Away
From Fan Inlet When Fan Is Running.
CAUTION: LPG engine will run for a few
seconds after key is turned off. Apply
parking brake before leaving machine.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do Not Operate Machine:
-- Unless Trained And Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual Is Read And
Understood.
-- Unless mentally and physically
capable of following machine
instructions.
-- In Flammable Or Explosive Areas
Unless Designed For Use In Those
Areas.
-- In Areas With Possible Falling Objects
Unless Equipped With Overhead
Guard.
2. Before Starting Machine:
-- Check For Fuel Leaks.
-- Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away
From Refueling Area.
-- Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In
Place And Operate Properly.
-- Check Brakes And Steering For Proper
Operation.
3. When Starting Machine:
-- Keep Foot On Brake And Directional
Pedal In Neutral.
4. When Using Machine:
-- Use Brakes To Stop Machine.
-- Go Slow On Grades And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use Care When Backing Machine.
-- Do Not Carry Riders On Machine.
-- Always Follow Safety And Traffic
Rules.
-- Report Machine Damage of Faulty
Operation Immediately.
-- Follow mixing, handling and disposal
instructions on chemical containers.
-- Follow safety guidelines concerning
wet floors.