Using the manual
Using the manual
This manual has been written by the Manufacturer and is an integral
part of the machine. The manual is intended for the end user. It
includes a description of how to use the sweeper and its technical
specification. The user must be aware of this information as it
enables the sweeper to be used safely, with knowledge of its
operating principles and limits. It also contains information on
transport, handling, starting up, adjustment, assembly, maintenance
and, finally, dismantling of the sweeper.
Keeping the manual
The manual must be kept carefully throughout the useful life of the
sweeper, including during disposal. The manual must be kept in a
dry location near the sweeper and must always be available for
qualified personnel and the operator. Please note that the manual
reflects the technical situation at the moment in which the sweeper
is put on sale and may not be considered inappropriate in the case
of updating. The Manufacturer reserves the right to modify products
and the manual at any moment without being obliged to update
previous products and manuals, unless the modifications concern a
risk to the health and safety of people or damage to things.
General safeguards
Working in complete safety
The safety instructions contained in this use and maintenance
manual cover the various operations which may be performed on
the sweeper. Safety symbols are included in the text at points which
require particular attention. It is extremely important to follow these
safety instructions at all times. Failure to do so could cause injury to
persons and/or damage to the machine or other equipment. In
consideration of this, a number of fundamental safety instructions
are given below:
Please read and make sure you understand this
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section of safety instructions before installing,
operating, carrying out maintenance on or repairing
the sweeper.
Read and follow the safety instructions contained in
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the text with reference to specific operations.
Be aware of and respect the safety instructions in this
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manual, general accident prevention rules and safety
regulations
Safety signs
The symbols given below are adopted in the use and maintenance
manual to draw the operator's attention to the corresponding
information. The symbols are used to warn personnel of danger or
possible sources of danger. Make sure you understand them.
Failure to pay attention to the symbols could result in personal
injury, death and/or damage to the sweeper or equipment. The
warnings may be of three types as described in the table below:
A triangle with a border
Indicates instructions relating to actual or
possible dangers
Danger signs
A circle with a diagonal bar
Indicates instructions relating to prohibited
actions.
Prohibition signs
Solid circle
Indicates information which must be read and
respected.
Obligation signs
Depending on the information to be communicated, the warnings
may contain symbols which, through an association of ideas, help
understand the type of danger, prohibition or obligation.
Danger signs
Generic danger. This sign is used to draw attention to
dangerous situations which could result in damage to
persons, animals and things. Failure to respect the
instructions associated with the warning may represent a
danger
Prohibition signs
Generic prohibition. This sign is used to draw attention
to certain manoeuvres, operations or behaviours which
are prohibited. Failure to respect the prohibitions
associated with this sign could result in damage to things,
animals and people.
Obligation signs
Generic obligation. This sign is used to draw attention to
instructions which must be respected by the operator.
Failure to respect the instructions associated with this
sign could result in damage to things, animals and
people.
Obligation to use particular P.P.D.. This warning is
used to draw attention to the obligation to use particular
personal protection devices while carrying out the
operations. Failure to respect the instructions associated
with this signal could result in serious damage or the
death of the operator.
Obligation to use suitable eye protection, hand
protection and garments.
IMPORTANT - Failure to know and respect the signs
and warnings could result in personal injury or
damage to the sweeper or equipment.
Physical and intellectual requisites of the operator
No special qualification is required to use this sweeper. The operator
needs to read this manual only. The operator must be intellectually
capable of understanding and correctly applying the instructions and
safety regulations contained in this manual and on the sweeper itself
in written and symbolic form. He must be capable, including
physically, of performing the required operations on the sweeper
and of using it and performing maintenance in safety. The sweeper
must be used by authorised operators only, instructed in its use and
having read the manual.
Incorrect or improper use
The sweeper is designed for use exclusively for the purposes and in
the areas described in the relevant section of the manual. Use other
than those described in this manual is considered incorrect or
improper and therefore not in conformity with safety regulations.
Operation and technical specification
Using the sweeper
This SWEEPER is a professional appliance designed to clean dry
industrial floors or dry asphalted surfaces (warehouses, outdoor and
multi-storey car parks, laboratories in general, service stations, sports
centres, camp sites and holiday villages, hotels, supermarkets,
workshops) to remove solid material only, such as dust, soil, paper or
similar by means of a brush in the frame of the sweeper and an external
side brush which can be activated by the operator as required. The
sweeper has a large debris collection bin.
The sweeper consists of the following elements:
Welded folded steel chassis;
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System of external and internal brushes;
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Bin
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In the manual, the right, left, front and back of the sweeper will be
referred to from the point of view of the operator holding the
handlebar with controls.