ENGLISH USER MANUAL4 FLOORTEC R 680 B 1463516000(1)2008-05 ASAFETYThe following symbols indicate potentially dangerous situations. Always read this information carefully and take all necessaryprecautions to safeguard people and property.The operator’s cooperation is essential in order to prevent injury. No accident prevention program is effective without the totalcooperation of the person responsible for the machine operation. Most of the accidents that may occur in a factory, while workingor moving around, are caused by failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising prudence. A careful and prudent operator isthe best guarantee against accidents and is essential for successful completion of any prevention program.SYMBOLSDANGER!It indicates a dangerous situation with risk of death for the operator.WARNING!It indicates a potential risk of injury for people or damage to objects.CAUTION!It indicates a caution or a remark related to important or useful functions. Pay careful attention to theparagraphs marked by this symbol.NOTEIt indicates a remark related to important or useful functions.CONSULTATIONIt indicates the necessity to refer to the User Manual before performing any procedure.GENERAL INSTRUCTIONSSpecific warnings and cautions to inform about potential damages to people and machine are shown below.DANGER!Before performing any maintenance, repair, cleaning or replacement procedure disconnect the battery–connector, remove the ignition key and engage the parking brake.This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Children or disabled people cannot use this–machine.Keep the batteries away from sparks, fl ames and incandescent material. During the normal operation–explosive gases are released.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 the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident.–Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, fl ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours.–This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.If the machine is equipped with lead (WET) batteries, battery charging produces highly explosive hydrogen–gas. Keep the hood open when charging the batteries and perform this procedure in well-ventilated areasand away from naked flames.When lead batteries (WET) are installed on this machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its–horizontal position to not allow the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is tobe tilted to perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.