Nilfisk-Advance America Terra 5200B - Manual (Page 5)

INSTRUCTIONS FOR USE
146 1996 000(2)2004-08 – Terra™ 5200B 3
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Specific warnings and cautions to inform about potential
damages to people and machine are shown below.
– To perform maintenance/repair procedures turn the
machine ignition key to OFF position and disconnect
the battery.
– This machine must be used by qualified and
authorized personnel only. Children or disabled
people cannot use this machine.
– Keep the battery far from sparks, flames and smoke.
During the normal operation explosive gases are
delivered.
– Do not wear jewelry 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 close by accident.
– Do not operate the machine near dangerous,
inflammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or
vapors.
– Battery charging produces explosive hydrogen gas.
Keep the hood open during battery charging and
perform this operation only in well-ventilated areas
and far from naked flames.
– Carefully read all the instructions before performing
any maintenance/repair procedure.
– Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair,
jewelry and loose clothes from being caught by the
machine moving parts.
– Do not smoke during battery charging.
– Do not leave the machine unattended with the ignition
key inserted 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 pressurized
water jets or corrosive substances. Do not use
compressed air to clean this type of machine except
for filters (see related paragraph).
– While using this machine, take care not to cause
damage to people and children especially.
– Do not put any can containing liquids on the machine.
– The storage temperature must be between +32°F
and +104°F (0°C and +40°C).
– The machine must be used at a temperature between
+32°F and +104°F (0°C and +40°C).
– The humidity range should 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
means of transport; the machine maximum capacity
is 242.5 lb (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, use a powder extinguisher. Do not use
water.
– Do not bump into shelves or scaffoldings, in particular
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; follow
the routine maintenance instructions scrupulously.
– Do not remove or modify the plates affixed on the
machine.
– In case of machine malfunctions ensure that these
are not caused by a lack of maintenance.
Otherwise, request assistance from the authorized
personnel or the Service Center.
– If parts must be replaced, require ORIGINAL spare
parts from a Dealer or Authorized Retailer.
– To ensure the machine proper operation and safety
conditions, the authorized personnel or the Service
Center must carry out the scheduled maintenance
detailed in the related chapter of this manual.
– The machine must be disposed of properly, because
of the presence of toxic-harmful materials (batteries,
oils, plastics etc.), which are subject to standards that
require disposal in special centers (see the Scrapping
chapter).
– If the machine is used according to the instructions,
the vibrations do not cause dangerous situations. The
machine vibration level is under 2.7 yd/s
2
(2.5 m/s
2
)
(EN 1032-96/A1-98).
– Do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its
horizontal position, or the highly corrosive acid could
leak out of the batteries. When it is necessary to tilt
the machine for maintenance, remove the batteries.
UNPACKING
On delivery, carefully check that the machine and its
packing were not damaged during transportation. If the
damages are evident, keep the packing and have it
checked by the Parcel Service that delivered it. Call the
Parcel Service immediately to fill in a request for a
compensation for damages.
Please check that the following items have been supplied
with the machine:
Technical documents:
– Instructions for Use
– Spare Parts List
– No.1 150 A (FO) main fuse
– Battery connector
DANGER!
WARNING!