6 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR MAINS-OPERATED CLEANING MACHINES
Voltage/Current - attention: potentially fatal
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The machine must not be used if the condition of the mains cable is unsound.
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Before repair work on defective electrical installations, the machine must not be connected to the mains.
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The mains cable must not be squeezed or damaged.
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There is a risk of the mains cable becoming entangled whilst brushes/pads are rotating.
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The voltage indicated on the type plate must correspond with the voltage in the building (+/- 5%).
Contact with current or voltage involves the risk of electric shock, which could result in injuries such as burns or even fatality. Damaged
mains cables must never be touched and must be changed without delay.
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Defective mains cables may only be replaced by a conductor cross-section of 3x1.5 mm2 according to DIN 58281 / VDE 0281.
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Connections of mains cables must be protected against spray water according to IP54 protection.
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The machine must be protected by a Type H power switch with a rated current of 15A or a 15A fuse.
7 SAFETY INFORMATION FOR BATTERY-OPERATED CLEANING MACHINES
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Batteries contain corrosive sulphuric acid. Not to be taken internally! Avoid contact with skin and eyes without fail.
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During wet-cell charging, the battery compartment must be open without fail, otherwise there is a danger of explosion by electrolytic
gas. A danger of serious injury exists.
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Use only a suitable charging appliance for charging maintenance-free and wet-cell batteries.
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Do not have a naked flame or glowing objects near batteries.
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Do not generate sparks near batteries.
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Strictly no smoking.
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Do not open maintenance-free batteries. Do not top up with distilled water.
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Never touch the battery terminals with your hand or hands.
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The contacts must be covered to prevent short circuiting by metal jumpers (e.g. hybrid connections).
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For cleaning and maintenance, or when changing accessories and spares, always isolate the machine from the battery by detaching the
battery-charging plug.
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The machine must not be cleaned using high-pressure or steam cleaners or liquid sprays.
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With machines fi tted with an on-board battery charger, do not modify the 230V lines! In particular, do not remove or open any electrical
terminals or remove the earth cable. Do not operate appliances with damaged cables!
Preventing total discharge of batteries
Before periods of prolonged non-use, the battery must be fully charged to protect it from total discharge, and thereafter the electrical com-
ponents from the battery must be isolated by pulling the charging plug from the battery. Discharges of more than 80% of the nominal capacity,
i.e. when the battery charge is 20% or less, are regarded as total discharges. The outcome is a shortened battery life or complete destruction
of the battery. Claims under guarantee involving flat batteries or destruction can therefore not be validated.
8 MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR
Our products have been inspected for safety at the factory. To ensure their operational safety and to maintain their value, a service must be
carried out once every twelve months or after 400 hours of operation. Service may only be performed by our service department or by appro-
ved experts.
9 TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
When transporting and storing, the temperature must not exceed 50°C. At temperatures below 0°C, the water system must be enriched with anti-freeze.
When machine is transported, it must be properly packed and secured. If the machine is stored, the fresh water and dirty water must be
emptied and the tank cleaned.
10 CORRECT DISPOSAL
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Packaging, unused cleaning agents and dirty water must be disposed of in accordance with regulations in force at national level.
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Return batteries unopened to the manufacturer for professional disposal.
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The machine must be disposed of after decommissioning in accordance with regulations in force at national level.
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