USER MANUAL ENGLISH1465371000 - SW900 3CHANGES AND IMPROVEMENTSNilfisk constantly improves its products and reserves the right to make changes and improvements at its discretion without beingobliged to apply such benefits to the machines that were previously sold.Any change and/or addition of accessory must be approved and performed by Nilfisk.OPERATION CAPABILITIESThis sweeper has been designed to clean (by sweeping and vacuuming) smooth and solid floors, and to collect dust and lightdebris, in civil and industrial environments, under safe operation conditions by a qualified operator.CONVENTIONSForward, backward, front, rear, left or right are intended with reference to the operator’s position, that is to say with the hands on thehandlebar (10).UNPACKING/DELIVERYCAUTION!To unpack the machine, carefully follow the instructions on the packing.Upon delivery carefully check that the machine and its packing have not been damaged during transportation. In case of visibledamages, keep the packing and have it checked by the carrier that delivered it. Call the carrier immediately to fill in a damage claim.Check that the machine is equipped with the following features:– Technical documents:• Sweeper User Manual (the present document)• Petrol Engine Manual• Sweeper Spare Parts ListSAFETYThe 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.VISIBLE SYMBOLS ON THE MACHINEWARNING!Carefully read all the instructionsbefore performing any operation on themachine.X % WARNING!Do not use the machine on slopes witha gradient exceeding the specifications.DANGER!Internal combustion engine.Do not inhale exhaust gas fumes.Carbon monoxide (CO) can cause braindamage or death.WARNING!Hot parts, danger of burns.WARNING!Do not wash the machine with direct orpressurised water jets.WARNING!Moving parts.