Instructions For Use; Operator Safety; General Information For Using The Vacuum Cleaner; Proper Uses - Nilfisk-Advance SOL 3 Manual De Instrucciones

SOL 3 / SOL 5 W / BDC 3122 / BDC 3140 / E-VAC3000
Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identified by the word WARNING!

Operator safety

Before starting the vacuum cleaner, it is absolutely
essential to read these operating instructions and to
keep them ready at hand for consultation.
The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people who
are familiar with the way it works and who have been
explicitly authorized and trained for the purpose.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, operators must be
informed, instructed and trained on how to work it and
for which substances its usage is permitted including
the safe method for removing and disposing of the
vacuumed material.
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
Use of the vacuum cleaner is governed by the laws in force in
the country where it is used.
Besides the operating instructions and the laws in force in
the country where the vacuum cleaner is used, the technical
regulations for ensuring safe and correct operation must
also be observed (Legislation concerning environmental and
labour safety, i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC and
successive Directives).
Do not carry out any operation that could jeopardize the safety
of people, property and the environment.
Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this
instruction manual.
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Proper uses

The vacuum cleaners described in this instruction manual
are designed for industrial use. The produced version
(normal version) is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous,
combustible/explosive dust.
This vacuum cleaner can also be produced in the variant for
vacuuming liquids, with level monitoring function.

Dust emissions into the environment

Indicative values of performance:
■ normal version (not suitable for vacuuming hazardous
dust): retains at least 99.1% of particles measuring ≥ 3
μm.
03/2009

Instructions for use

WARNING!

General recommendations

WARNING!
Risk of fire outbreaks and explosions.
■ The vacuum cleaner can only be used when it
is certain that active sources of ignition are not
going to be vacuumed.
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
▪ burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lighted
cigarettes, etc.);
▪ flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (e.g.
gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline solutions,
etc.).
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
explosive dust or ones liable to ignite in a
spontaneous way (such as magnesium or
aluminium dusts, etc.).
■ The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for vacuuming
explosive or similar substances, as established
by the laws governing explosive substances,
particularly: liquid fuels and mixtures of
flammable dust and liquids.
WARNING!
Emergency
If an emergency situation occurs:
■ filter breakage;
■ fire outbreak;
■ short-circuit;
■ motor block;
■ electric shock;
■ etc.;
Turn off the vacuum cleaner, unplug it and ask for
assistance from qualified personnel.
WARNING!
The vacuum cleaners must not be used or stored
outdoors, or in damp places. Only versions with the
level sensor can be used for liquids, if not, they can
only be used to vacuum dry materials.
WARNING!
Version for liquids. If foam or liquid spills from the
vacuum cleaner, switch it off immediately and check
for the cause.
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