Notice Date Page01201055INSTRUCTIONHANDBOOK1101 3 44. PreliminaryinstructionsThe use and handling of chemical products such as detergent, chlo-rine, acids, antiliming agents etc... may create hazards for healthand environment ; the following precautions should be taken.- Do not breathe the dusts or steam.- Avoid contact with skin or eyes (may cause burns).- In case of important spillage, wear a protecting mask, gloves, andeye protectors.- Handle with care.- Consult the use and first aid advice on the packings.- Do not dispose pure products in the environment.The machine can work without the protective casing when the elec-tric supply is not cut off.Interlock the main isolating switch with a padlock.Close the steam or gas inlet valves.Ensure that the machine is not loaded beyond its nominal capacity(see "Specific load" in the instruction booklet’s technical charac-teristics).An excessive load has consequences for the lifetime of the ma-chine’s organs, as follows:· Rapid destruction of the suspension elements (springs, shockabsorbers);· Excessive fatigue of motorisation elements (engine, belt);· Rapid reduction of lifetime of drum bearings (rolling bearings);· Opening and destruction of drum doors and tank doors duringoil dehydration.This is particularly important for your safety and that of others.The consequence is an immediate cancellation of the warranty.