4 SCRUBTEC 343E 909 6315 000(4)2009-11 AENGLISH USER MANUALGENERAL 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 plug from the–electrical mains.This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. Children or disabled people cannot use this–machine.Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components.–Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.–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.WARNING!The machine power supply cable is grounded and the relevant plug is grounded too. In case of machine–malfunction or breakdown, grounding connection reduces the risk of electric shock.The power supply cable plug must be connected to an appropriate outlet, which is grounded according to–law in force.Improper connection can cause electric shock. Consult a qualifi ed technician to make sure that the outlet is–properly grounded.Do not tamper with the power supply cable plug. If the power supply cable plug cannot be connected to the–outlet, have new grounded outlet installed by a qualifi ed technician, according to the law in force.Before connecting the power supply cable to the electrical mains, check that frequency and voltage, shown–on the machine serial number plate (1), match the electrical mains voltage.Do not unplug the machine by pulling the supply cable. To unplug, grasp the plug, not the cable.–Do not handle the plug or the machine with wet hands.–Turn off all controls before unplugging.–Regularly check the power supply cable for damages, cracks, cuts and wear. If necessary, replace it.–If the power supply cable is damaged, it must be replaced by the Manufacturer or by an authorised Service–Centre.To avoid any risk, if the power supply cable is damaged, contact Nilfi sk Alto Service Center or a qualifi ed–technician.Do not pull or carry the machine by the power supply cable and never use the power supply cable as a–handle. Do not close a door on the power supply cable, or pull the power supply cable around sharp edgesor corners. Do not run the machine on the power supply cable.The brushes must not come into contact with the power supply cable.–Keep the power supply cable away from heated surfaces.–To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury, do not leave the machine unattended when it is plugged–in. Disconnect the machine from the electrical mains when not in use and before performing maintenanceprocedures.Do not leave the machine unattended without being sure that it cannot move independently.–Always protect the machine against the sun, rain and bad weather, both under operation and inactivity–condition. Store the machine indoors, in a dry place: This machine must be used in dry conditions, it mustnot be used or kept outdoors in wet conditions.Before using the machine, close all doors and/or covers.–Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used near children.–Use only as shown in this Manual. Use only Nilfi sk Alto’s recommended accessories.–Take all necessary precautions to prevent hair, jewels and loose clothes from being caught by the machine–moving parts.