OPERATION
Tennant 750 (06--05)
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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
This machine is intended for commercial use. It is
designed exclusively to clean water-resistant
surfaces in an indoor environment and is not
constructed for any other use. Do not use
machine for dry pick--up. Use only recommended
cleaning formulas and accessory tools.
All operators must read, understand and practice
the following safety precautions.
The following warning alert symbol and the “FOR
SAFETY” heading are used throughout this manual as
indicated in their description:
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.
Failure to follow these warnings may result in
personal injury, electrical shock, fire or explosion.
WARNING: Fire Or Explosion Hazard:
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Never Use Flammable Liquids Or Operate
Machine in Or Near Flammable Liquids,
Vapors Or Combustible Dusts.
This machine is not equipped with explosion proof
motors. The electric motors will spark upon start
up and during operation which could cause a flash
fire or explosion if machine is used in an area
where flammable vapors/liquids or combustible
dusts are present.
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Do Not Pick Up Flammable Materials Or
Reactive Metals.
WARNING: Electrical Hazard. Do Not Operate
With Damaged Power Cord. Do Not Modify Plug.
Unplug power Cord Before Servicing Machine.
If the supply cord is damaged or broken, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer or it’s service
agent or a similarly qualified person in order to
avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Electrical Shock Hazard. Do Not
Use Outdoors. Do Not Expose to Rain. Store
Indoors.
WARNING: The Ground Fault Circuit
Interruper (GFCI) does not protect user against
electrical shock due to contact with both circuit
conductors or a fault in any wiring supplying this
device. Do not use extension cord between GFCI
and power outlet.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment:
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
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With flammable liquids or near flammable
vapors as an explosion or flash fire may
occur.
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Unless trained and authorized.
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Unless operator manual is read and
understood.
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Unless safety goggles are worn.
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Unless cord is properly grounded.
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With damaged cord or plug.
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If not in proper operating condition.
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In outdoor areas.
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In standing water.
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With the use of an extension cord.
2. Before operating machine:
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Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
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Place wet floor signs as needed.
3. When using machine:
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Do not pull machine by plug or cord.
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Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
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Do not close doors on cord.
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Do not unplug by pulling on cord.
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Do not stretch cord.
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Do not handle plug with wet hands.
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Follow mixing, handling, and disposal
instructions provided on chemical
container instructions and MSDS sheets.
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Never point spray gun at a person’s face.
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Do not spray solution into electrical
outlets, switches, fuse boxes or on
electrical appliances.