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Service Manual – SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985
03 - General Information
General Instructions
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER: (for SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985 Battery/Diesel/LPG)
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Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure
disconnect the battery connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking
brake.
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This machine must be used by properly trained operators only.
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Sharp turns must be made in safe conditions. Avoid abrupt turns, particularly on
slopes, and turns with the hopper lifted.
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Do not lift the hopper when the machine is on a slope.
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Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
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When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.
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Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive
powders, liquids or vapors: This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous
powders.
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Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
DANGER: (for SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985 Battery)
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Keep the batteries away from sparks, flames and incandescent material. Explosive
gases are released when charging the batteries.
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Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
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If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly
explosive hydrogen gas. Keep the hood open when charging the batteries and perform
this procedure in well-ventilated areas and away from naked flames.
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When lead batteries (WET) are installed, do not tilt the machine for more than 30°
from the horizontal plane to prevent the highly corrosive acid from leaking out of
the batteries. When the machine is to be tilted to perform maintenance procedures,
remove the batteries.
DANGER: (for SW5500, FLOORTEC R 985 Diesel/LPG)
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Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
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The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon
monoxide.
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Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
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Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and with the
help of an assistant who can monitor the operator’s health.
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Keep the batteries away from sparks, flames and incandescent material.
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Be careful: fuel is highly flammable.
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Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where the machine is refueled or
where the diesel fuel is stored.