Original Operation Manual
Sweeper 689.04-40
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Safety
2.1
Use in compliance with intended purpose
The machine is approved as a sweeper for sweeping
and collecting (with fitted sweepings container)
leaves and waste.
Any use exceeding this is considered not in
compliance
with
the
intended
purpose.
The
manufacturer shall not be liable for damage resulting
from use not in compliance with the intended
purpose; the risk for this shall be in the sole
responsibility of the user.
Use in compliance with the intended purpose shall also
include compliance with the operation and maintenance
provisions specified by the manufacturer.
2.2
Possible misuse
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Do not sweep any wires, cables or heavy stones:
machine damage and injuries might be caused by
flinging.
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Do not use your foot to push any objects beneath the
sweeping brushes. (Risk of injuries!)
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Do not sweep any materials which may block the
sweeping brushes. (Machine damage!)
2.3
General sources of risks
2.3.1 Use and operation
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Prior to starting the machine, the machine including
accessories shall be checked for their proper condition
and operational safety.
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The operator shall use the machine in compliance with its
intended purpose.
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Indoor machine operation is prohibited.
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The machine is only approved for floorings as indicated in
the Operation Manual.
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The machine may only be operated by staffs who have
been instructed in its use or have provided evidence of
their operating capability, and who have explicitly been
instructed to operate the machine.
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When starting the motor, no other persons may be in the
vicinity of the machine.
•
Any protective equipment must be properly attached and
in working order.
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Never leave the machine unattended.
•
When leaving the machine, stop the motor and secure
the machine against unintended movement.
•
The operator shall be responsible for accidents involving
other persons
or their property.
2.3.2
Product-specific risks
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Do not sweep any highly flammable materials or hot
objects (e.g. barbecue coal) - danger of life by burning!
2.3.3
Risks from motor operation
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Do not touch any parts of the motor during or after
operation. Significant risk of burning by hot surfaces.
•
Stop the motor and let it cool down before working on the
machine as well as before performing maintenance,
cleaning and repair work.
•
Do not refill the tank when the motor is running - danger
of life by burning and explosion.
•
Immediately remove spilled fuel with a cloth - danger of
life by burning and explosion.
•
Keep fuel in designated containers.
•
Exhaust gases are toxic and dangerous to health; they
must not be inhaled.
2.3.4
Operating risks
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Without any accessories mounted, only use the machine
on slopes of up to 12 %.
•
With accessories mounted, only use the machine on
slopes of up to 2 %.
•
When using the machine transverse to the direction of
travel, this is only possible on slopes up to 12 %.
•
When operating the machines on slopes: be careful when
lifting off mounted accessories
2.3.5
Risks for children, elderly persons and pets
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The operator shall take account of surrounding
conditions, e.g. the effects of noise on persons and
animals.
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The machine must never be left on a slope.
•
Children, elderly persons and pets/livestock must not stay
near the machine.
•
Children must not play with/on the machine.
2.4
Maintenance
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Servicing, maintenance and repair work as well as
troubleshooting shall only be carried out when the
machine is switched off and the motor is at a standstill.
As required, the spark plug connectors shall be
disconnected.
•
The machine must not be cleaned with spray water (risk
of short circuits or other damage).
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Safety checks pursuant to local regulations for non-
stationary commercially used machines shall be complied
with.
•
Wear suitable gloves and use appropriate tools for
working on the machine.
•
Only use the manufacturer's original spare parts.
2.5
Staff and operator qualification
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Persons with physical, sensory or mental handicaps or
persons with insufficient experience or knowledge must
not operate the machine unless a person in charge for
their safety acts as operation or instruction supervisor.
•
People under the age of 16 must not operate the
machine.
•
The operator's responsiveness must not be affected, e.g.
by drugs, alcohol or medications.
•
The operator shall have been instructed in the operation
of the machine.
•
The operator shall be familiar with the Operation Manual.
