Nilfisk Alto R 580 B User Manual

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USER MANUAL
ENGLISH
146 2601 000(1)2005-03 A
FLOORTEC R 580 B
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GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential 
damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
To perform maintenance/repair procedures turn the 
machine ignition key to OFF position and disconnect 
the battery.
This machine must be used by properly trained and 
authorised personnel only. Children or disabled 
people cannot use this machine.
Keep sparks, flames and smoking materials away 
from the batteries. During the normal operation 
explosive gases are released.
Do not wear jewels when working near electrical 
components.
Do not work under the lifted machine, if it is not 
securely fixed.
Each time you work under the open hood, ensure that 
the hood cannot be closed by accident.
Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, 
inflammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or 
vapours.
Battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen 
gas. Keep the hood open during battery charging and 
perform the operation only in well-ventilated areas 
and far from naked flames.
WARNING!
Carefully read all the instructions before carrying out 
any maintenance/repair procedure.
Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, 
jewels and loose clothes from being caught in the 
moving parts of the machine.
Do not smoke while charging the batteries.
Do not leave the machine unattended with the key 
inserted in the ignition switch and the parking brake 
disengaged.
Do not use the machine on surfaces with a gradient 
greater than the one indicated on the machine.
Do not wash the machine with direct or pressurised 
water jets, or with corrosive substances. Do not use 
compressed air for general cleaning, except for the 
filters (see the related paragraph).
While using this machine, take care not to cause 
damage to other people, especially children.
Do not put any can containing fluids on the machine.
The storage temperature must be between 0°C and 
+40°C.
The machine operating temperature must be 
between 0°C and +40°C.
The humidity must be between 30% and 95%.
Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and 
bad weather, both under operation or inactivity 
condition.
The machine cannot be used for towing or pushing 
objects and/or loads.
Do not use the machine as a transport vehicle; the 
machine maximum capacity is 110 kg, besides the 
weight of the operator.
Do not allow the brooms to operate while the machine 
is stationary to avoid damaging the floor.
In case of fire, possibly use a powder fire 
extinguisher, not a water one.
Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, particularly 
where there is a risk of falling objects.
Adjust the operation speed to suit the floor conditions.
This machine cannot be used on public roads.
Do not tamper with the machine safety guards and 
follow the ordinary maintenance instructions 
scrupulously.
Do not remove or modify the plates affixed to the 
machine by the Manufacturer.
DANGER!
It indicates a dangerous situation with risk 
of death for the Operator.
WARNING!
It indicates a potential risk of injury for 
people.
CAUTION!
It indicates a caution or a remark related to 
important or useful functions. Pay attention 
to the paragraphs marked by this symbol.
NOTE
Consult the User manual before performing 
any procedure.