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respiratory tract.
Keep hands away from moving parts.
Make sure the power sockets used for the battery charger are connected to a suitable earth system
and protected by thermal magnetic and earth leakage breakers.
Make sure the electrical characteristics of the machine (voltage, frequency, power) given on the
nameplate correspond to those of the mains electricity supply.
It is indispensable to respect the battery manufacturer’s instructions and applicable legislation. The
batteries should always be kept clean and dry to avoid surface leakage current. Protect the batter
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ies from impurities such as metal dust.
Never rest tools on the batteries as they could cause short circuits leading to explosions.
When using battery acid, always follow scrupulously the safety instructions given in the “
Battery charger (OPTIONAL): check the power cable regularly for damage. If the power cable is
damaged, do not use the charger; to replace the cable, contact a specialist service centre.
If particularly strong magnetic fields are present, assess their possible effect on the control elec-
tronics.
To recharge the batteries, always use the battery charger supplied with the machine (when provi-
ded).
Never wash the machine with water jets.
In the case of malfunction and/or faulty operation, turn the machine off immediately (disconnecting
it from the mains power supply or batteries) and do not tamper with it. Contact a service centre
authorised by the Manufacturer.
All maintenance operations must be performed in an adequately illuminated area and only after
disconnecting the machine from the power supply.
All work on the electrical system and all maintenance and repair operations other than those ex-
plicitly described in this manual must be performed by specialist and experienced personnel only.
! DANGER!
When lifting the dirty water tank (after having first been emptied) to access the compartment,
the safety bracket must be inserted in position, to stop the tank from accidentally closing
again (Fig. 29).
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