USER MANUAL33014811(1)2005-07 A 3DEFINITIONSDanger zonesAny zone inside or near a machine which poses a risk to thesafety and health of an exposed person.Exposed personAny person who is partially or totally in a danger zone.OperatorThe person / people responsible for the machine installation,functioning, setting, maintenance, cleaning andtransportation.OPERATOR'S RESPONSIBILITY– The operator is responsible for the daily maintenance ofthe machine:– The operator should take care of the machine andmake sure that it is in perfect working order;– The operator should inform the person in charge orthe technical assistance service when routinemaintenance is due or if any damage or failure hasoccurred;– The operator should not transport people, animals orobjects on the machine;– When moving from place to place, the operatorshould follow safety rules for vehicle circulation;– The machine should not be used for harmful toxicwaste. Should this become necessary, consult themanufacturer in advance.OPERATORS' SAFETY PRECAUTIONS– Non-authorized or non-trained personnel cannot use thissweeper.The following prerequisites are necessary for the training:– The operator should be over 18 years of age and shouldpossess a driving licence for the sweeper, regardless ofhow the machine is to be used. The operator should bein good psychological and physical condition. It isforbidden to operate the machine while under the effectof substances which can alter the operator's nervousreflexes (alcohol, psychotropic drugs, drugs etc.).– Warning: using the sweeper without having been trainedand/or authorized could be dangerous, injury people anddamage objects.– Do not use the sweeper in flammable areas or in areaswhich pose risks of explosion.– Before getting off the sweeper, stop the brooms, operatethe parking brake, switch off the engine and remove theignition key.– Drive slowly on sloping surfaces, and on uneven orslippery ground.– Be careful when turning or changing direction.– Operate the sweeper carefully when lifting the hopper fordumping purposes.– The sweepers which are not provided with lightingsystem (headlights) can only be used in "perfect (naturalor artificial) lighting conditions".– If maintenance is to be carried out with the hopper in thelifted position, it should be securely locked by means oftwo safety props.– Keep away from moving parts while maintenance isbeing carried out.– Do not wear loose or unbuttoned clothes.– When lifting the machine, be sure to use equipmentwhich can safely withstand its overall weight.– Protect eyes and hair when cleaning the machine withcompressed air or water guns.– Disconnect the battery cables before working near theelectrical system.– Avoid contact with the battery acid. Do not touch hotcomponents. Wait until the engine has cooled down.– Engine maintenance operations should be carried outwhen the engine has cooled down.– Do not smoke while pouring fuel.– Keep flames and sparks away from the machine.– To be used on public roads, the machine should have aregistration document and a licence plate.– The machine should be used for sweeping and not forpurposes other than those for which it is designed andconstructed.WARNING!In case of machine malfunction check theprocedures described in the various chapters. WARNING!With running engine:– Do not remove the oil level dipstick.– Do not remove the radiator plug.– Do not remove the coolant drain plug.– Do not work for long periods in a closedenvironment.– Ensure adequate ventilation or consultthe people in charge.