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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
The rules below must be followed carefully in order to avoid injury to the operator and damage to the machine
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Read thoroughly all labels on the machine, do not ever cover them and replace them immediately when damaged.
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Read operating instructions WITH DUE CARE before starting up the machine or performing maintenance.
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The best working conditions are at a temperature ranging from -10° and + 40°C and with humidity between 30% and 95%. For storing
the machine temperatures from -25° e +55° C are tolerated.
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Turn the machine off and wear protective gloves before performing any repair or maintenance.
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The use of the machine within closed premises must be in compliance with the regulations in force in the country where the machine
is used.
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Before refuelling always switch off the engine. Let it cool down a few minutes before starting refuelling.
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Do not touch discharge system, cylinder or other parts subject to overheating. You could get burnt.
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Do not use the machine as a means of transport.
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Do not ever use the machine for different purposes than those indicated and in particular do not use the side brush to polish shoes or
any other object.
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Do not use the machine in explosive atmospheres
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Never use the machine to sweep up burning materials (burning cigarette butts, etc.).
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Never use the machine to collect toxic dusts or debris.
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In case of fire use a dry powder extinguisher. Never use water.
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Do not place anything containing liquids on the machine.
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Always make sure that working surfaces, slabs and ramps can support machine weight.
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While working, keep an appropriate safety distance from persons present on the working area, in particular from children.
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Do no t put hands inside the machine while it is working.
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Do not remove fairings and/or protections while the machine is working.
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Do not operate the machine without the protections.
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Do not come close to the machine wearing clothes, which could get entangled. Do not EVER wear scarves, shawls, foulards and wide
clothes in general.
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Wear the headset to protect hearing when you operate with petrol engine machines.
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Do not suck in any ropes, iron wires or cables: they could get entangled to the central brush and cause friction.
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Should you single out any anomalies of the machine, we invite you to adjust or to repair the machine only in presence of qualified
personnel. Otherwise, especially in case of anomalies to electric parts, ask for assistance to FIMAP Customer Service.
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In case you need spare parts, always ask for FIMAP original spare parts to our agent or Customer Service.
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Do not ever damage any safety device and check them up regularly.
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Do not wash the machine with direct water jet or with corrosive liquids or substances.
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Turn the machine off whenever dangerous malfunctions arise.
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Do not hit any shelving or scaffolding to prevent objects from falling.
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Do not exceed the declared hill climbing capacity otherwise the machine could become unstable and have braking problems.
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Machine is to be used by qualified personnel only.
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Before using the machine, make sure that all doors ad covering are positioned as shown in this use and maintenance manual.
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For the discharge of collected materials, carefully keep to the law in force.
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To avoid non-authorized use of the machine please remove the ignition key when the machine is left unattended
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Do not vacuum inflammable and/or explosive liquids or substances.
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Do not take off the pieces which require the use of tools to be removed.
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The machine should not be abandoned, because of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries, oil etc.). This disposal must be
subject to the rules which provide for its scrapping in appropriate centres.
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Disconnect the battery before cleaning or attempting any maintenance procedure on the machine.
