Tennant 550, Manual

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GENERAL INFORMATION
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550E MM149 (8--02)
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.
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: Batteries Emit Hydrogen
Gas. Explosion Or Fire Can Result.
Keep Sparks And Open Flame Away.
Keep Covers Open When Charging.
WARNING: Flammable Materials Can
Cause An Explosion Or Fire. Do Not Use
Flammable Materials In Solution Tank.
WARNING: Flammable materials or
reactive metals can cause explosion or
fire. Do not pick up.
WARNING: Moving Belt. Keep Away.
WARNING: Falling Scrub Head. Block
Scrub Head Up Before Working Under It.
WARNING: Crush Hazard Between Front
And Rear Halves Of Machine. Put
Locking Pin In Pivot Lock Before Going
Between Machine Halves.
WARNING: Hazardous Voltage. Shock
Or Electrocution Can Result.
Disconnect Batteries Before Working
On Machine. Only Qualified Personnel
Should Work Inside Panel.
WARNING: Strong Vacuum. Keep Away
From Fan Inlet When Fan Is Running.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do Not Operate Machine:
-- Unless Trained And Authorized.
-- Unless Operation Manual Is Read And
Understood.
-- In Flammable Or Explosive Areas
Unless Modified For Use In Those
Areas.
-- In Areas With Possible Falling Objects
Unless Equipped With Overhead
Guard.
2. Before Starting Machine:
-- 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 Reversing Machine.
-- Do Not Carry Riders On Machine.
-- Always Follow Safety And Traffic
Rules.
-- Report Machine Damage or Faulty
Operation Immediately.
-- Follow mixing and handling
instructions on chemical containers.
5. Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine:
-- Stop On Level Surface.
-- Set Parking Brake.
-- Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.