ENGLISH USER MANUAL4 33015501(3)2008-02 A RS 501SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCEAll necessary operating, maintenance and repair procedures must be performed by qualified personnel or by Nilfisk-AdvanceService Centers. Only original spare parts and accessories must be used.Call Nilfi sk-Advance for service or to order spare parts and accessories, specifying the machine model and serial number.CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTSNilfi sk-Advance constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion withoutbeing obliged to apply such benefi ts to the machines that were previously sold.Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Nilfi sk-Advance.SAFETYThe 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 while working or movingaround are caused by failure to comply with the simplest rules for exercising prudence. A careful and prudent operator is the bestguarantee 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 that it is necessary to consult 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!This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only.Moreover, the operator must:Be of full ageHave a driving licenseBe in normal psycho-physical conditionsNot be under the effect of substances that alters the nervous system (alcohol, psycopharmaceuticals,drugs, etc.)Remove the ignition key before performing any maintenance/repair procedure.This machine must be used by properly trained and authorised personnel only. Children or disabled peoplecannot use this machine.Do not wear jewels when working near moving parts.Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands.Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, flammable and/or explosive powders, liquids orvapours.Be careful, fuel is highly flammable.Do not smoke or bring naked flames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the fuel is stored.Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off.–•••••––––––––
