Nilfisk-ALTO 580 P - Manual (Page 6)

ENGLISH USER MANUAL
4 FLOORTEC R 580 P 146 2603 000(1)2005-03 A
– 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.
– Do not use the machine on slopes with an inclination
higher than 22%.
– 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.
– In case of machine malfunctions ensure that these are
not caused by a lack of maintenance. Otherwise,
request assistance from the authorised personnel or
from an authorised Service Center.
– In case of part replacement, order ORIGINAL spare
parts from an authorised Dealer or Retailer.
– To ensure the proper and safe operation of the
machine, have the scheduled maintenance, detailed in
the related chapter of this Manual, performed by the
authorised personnel or an authorised Service Center.
– The machine must be disposed of properly, because of
the presence of toxic-harmful materials (oils, plastics,
etc.), which are subject to standards that require
disposal in special centres (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 between 1,5 and 4 m/s
2
(upper limbs) and equal to 0,5 m/s
2
(whole body).
[EN 1032-96/A1-98, EN 1033].
– During the petrol engine operation, the silencer warms
up; do not touch the silencer when it is hot to avoid
burns or fire.
– Running the engine with an insufficient quantity of
petrol can seriously damage the engine. Check the oil
level with the engine off and the machine on a level
surface.
– Never run the petrol engine without air filter, as the
engine could be damaged.
– Technical service operations on petrol engine must be
performed by an authorised Dealer.
Use only original spare parts or equivalent for the petrol
engine. Using spare parts of lower quality can seriously
damage the engine.
– See also the GENERAL SAFETY RULES in the Petrol
Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral
part of this Manual.
UNPACKING
Upon delivery carefully check that the machine and its
packing, if any, have not been damaged during
transportation. In case of visible damages, keep the
packing and have it checked by the Parcel Service that
delivered it. Call the Carrier immediately to fill in a damage
claim.
Please check that the following items have been supplied
with the machine:
–
Technical documents:
–
Sweeper manual
– Petrol engine manual
– Spare Parts List
– No.1 10A fuse.
MACHINE DESCRIPTION
OPERATION CAPABILITIES
The sweeper is used to sweep dust or light debris on
smooth and solid floor, in civil or industrial environment,
under safe operation conditions by a qualified Operator.
CONVENTIONS
Forward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended
with reference to the operator’s position, that is to say on
the driver’s seat (23, Fig. B).