Nilfisk-Advance America RS 501 Manuel D’Utilisation
ENGLISH
SERVICE MANUAL
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33015500(3)2008-02
RS 501
GENERAL INFORMATION
GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
Specifi c warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.
DANGER!
This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only.
Moreover, the operator must:
Moreover, the operator must:
Be of full age
Have a driving license
Be in normal psycho-physical conditions
Not be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,
drugs, etc.)
Have a driving license
Be in normal psycho-physical conditions
Not be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,
drugs, etc.)
Before performing any maintenance/repair procedure remove the ignition key, engage the parking brake
and disconnect the battery.
Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
When working under open hoods/lids, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper, apply the relevant support rods.
Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors.
Be careful, fuel is highly fl ammable.
Do not smoke or bring naked fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the fi ller neck to allow the fuel to expand.
After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapors to dissipate before
starting the engine.
Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not tilt the engine too much to avoid fuel spillage.
During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
and disconnect the battery.
Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.
Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.
When working under open hoods/lids, make sure that they cannot be closed by accident.
When performing maintenance procedures with the lifted hopper, apply the relevant support rods.
Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapors.
Be careful, fuel is highly fl ammable.
Do not smoke or bring naked fl ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.
Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.
Do not fi ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the fi ller neck to allow the fuel to expand.
After refuelling, check that the fi ller cap is tightly closed.
If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean up the affected area and allow the vapors to dissipate before
starting the engine.
Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapors. Keep out of reach of children.
Do not tilt the engine too much to avoid fuel spillage.
During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full.
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WARNING!
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and when an assistant has been instructed to look
after you.
Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause brain damage or death.
The internal combustion engine of this machine can emit carbon monoxide.
Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.
Only use indoors when adequate ventilation is provided, and when an assistant has been instructed to look
after you.
Do not lay any object on the engine.
Before working on the engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect the
battery negative terminal.
See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
Manual.
Before working on the engine turn it off. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, disconnect the
battery negative terminal.
See also the SAFETY RULES in the Diesel Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this
Manual.
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