9Safety Information• Only start the machine when thehood is closed and locked and thelever of the shaking device has beenpushed in.• Before starting work, the operatormust be fully familiar with alladjustment, operating and controlelements as well as their respectivefunction! It is too late to do this whenthe machine is actually in operation!• Always wear heavy duty, non-slipfootwear when working with themachine.• The machine may only be used onthose surfaces which have beenapproved by the contractor or personappointed by him.• The manner of driving must beadapted to the local conditions.• It is forbidden to use the machine inpotentially explosive atmospheres.• Do not let the engine run indoors!Risk of poisoning (onlySweepmaster P650)! Ensuresufficient ventilation when workingindoors.• When using the machine, it isessential to pay attention to thirdparties, especially children.• Pay attention to hot parts of theengine, risk of burns.• It is prohibited to transportpassengers.• Accelerate the machine immediatelyafter switching on the rotary brush,otherwise imprints of the brush couldbe produced on the floor.• Never leave the machine unattendedas long as the engine is running.• Remove the ignition key to preventunauthorized use of the machine.• Never leave batteries in adischarged state but recharge themas soon as possible (onlySweepmaster B650).• When transporting the machine,switch the engine off and raise theside brush.• The Sweepmaster can be used onsurfaces with a maximum gradient of2%.• Steps or curbs up to a maximum of4 cm can be driven over.• It is forbidden to manipulate switchesand safety equipment.1.4 Maintenance information• The maintenance work andmaintenance intervals prescribed inthe instruction manual must beadhered to.• Operating personnel must completethe necessary daily and weeklymaintenance work. All othermaintenance work must becompleted at your nearest Hakoservice center.• The machine must be inspected by arecognized technical expert inrespect of operational safety, withinthe terms of the applicable accidentprevention laws, at reasonableintervals (we recommend at leastonce a year) and followingmodification or repairs.• Spare parts must comply with theminimum technical requirementsstipulated by the manufacturer! Thisis ensured by the use of originalspare parts.• The machine must be switched offprior to cleaning or servicing it or toreplacing parts.