4 - FORM NO. 56041374 / BA 430CAUTIONS AND WARNINGSSYMBOLSNilfisk uses the symbols below to signal potentially dangerous conditions. Read this information carefully and take the necessarysteps to protect personnel and property.DANGER!Is used to warn of immediate hazards that will cause severe personal injury or death.WARNING!Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause severe personal injury.CAUTION!Is used to call attention to a situation that could cause minor personal injury or damage to the machine or other property.GENERAL SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSSpecific Cautions and Warnings are included to warn you of potential danger of machine damage or bodily harm.WARNING!* This machine should only be used by properly trained and authorised persons.* Keep sparks, flame and smoking materials away from batteries. Explosive gases are vented during normaloperation.* Charging the batteries produces highly explosive hydrogen gas. Charge batteries only in well-ventilated areas,away from open flame. Do not smoke while charging the batteries.* Remove all jewelry when working near electrical components.* Disconnect the batteries before servicing electrical components.* Never work under a machine without safety blocks or stands to support the machine.* Do not dispense flammable cleaning agents, operate the machine on or near these agents, or operate in areaswhere flammable liquids exist.* Do not clean this machine with a pressure washer.* Do not operate this machine on ramps or inclines of more than a 2 percent gradient.CAUTION!* This machine is not approved for use on public paths or roads.* This machine is not suitable for picking up hazardous dust.* When operating this machine, ensure that third parties, particularly children, are not endangered.* Before performing any service function, carefully read all instructions pertaining to that function.* Disconnect the batteries before changing the brushes, and before opening any access panels.* Take precautions to prevent hair, jewelry, or loose clothing from becoming caught in moving parts.* Use caution when moving this machine in below freezing temperature conditions. Any water in the solution orrecovery tanks or in the hose lines could freeze.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS