Safety, Operations and Maintenance Manual for Floor Machines PowerDisc, R44-180, R44-Dual; Version 1.0
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GENERAL PRECAUTIONS (cont.)
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Any manner of working that represents a
safety hazard must be refrained from.
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Do not use the floor machine in areas
where flammable or combustible liquids
such as gasoline may be present. Do not
use it in areas where something is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches or
hot ashes.
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Do not use where anesthetics or oxygen is
used.
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Do not use an extension cord unless
absolutely necessary. If an extension cord is
used, the wire size must be 14 ga. or larger
and should not exceed 50 feet in length. The
extension cord must be three-wire type to
insure grounding protection.
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Replace damaged or worn parts
immediately with genuine original equipment
parts to maintain safety and to protect your
limited warranty.
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Do not pressure-wash the floor machine, as
it may cause a short circuit, damage to
components and/or operator injury.
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Never drive over steps!
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Never drive over power cords! Danger of
electric shock!
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Whilst operating, caution is to be exercised
with respect to third parties, especially
children.
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Wear sturdy footwear.
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When floor machine is in standstill the brush
needs to be turned of immediately to prevent
harm to the floor.
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When cleaning and servicing the machine,
changing parts or converting to a different
function, turn off the machine.
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Besides the operating instructions and the
national rules for safety in the work place,
we also recommend that the unwritten rules
of safe working should be respected. Using
the floor machine on public roads, paths and
any other outdoor surface is prohibited.
TRANSPORT
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The applicable user and safety
instructions/regulations, in particular for
those pertaining to load-bearing capacity,
must be observed.
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Exercise care when moving the machine
over thresholds and landings – this may
damage wheels.
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When transporting in elevators, their safety
regulations and precautions are to be
respected as well as the maximum load
capacity of the elevator.
GRADIENTS, STEPS AND THRESHOLDS
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NEVER drive floor machine over steps.
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Always use extreme caution when moving
the floor machine on ramps or inclines.
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Do not park the floor machine on inclines.
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Care should be taken when driving the
machine over thresholds or sills as damage
may occur to the brush/pad and wheels.
