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RootsScrub B4550C

All paragraphs in this manual referring to you personal
safety, the safety of your machine and the environment
protection are attributed one of the following warning
symbols.

Safety & Warning Symbols

Symbol

(Hazardous for)

Description

Safety Provisions

Caution

Ecological hazard

Read Manual

(persons and goods)

(the machine)

(the environment)

Prior  to  first  operation,  read  the
manual  carefully  and  strictly
comply  with  the  instructions
contained.

D u e t o u s e o f s u b s t a n c e s
representing an inherent danger
to health of environment.

Important information on handling
t h e m a c h i n e i n o r d e r
to maintain operability.

Safety  provisions  in  dangerous
situation  caused  by  misuse
i n a c c u r a t e   a d h e r e n c e   o f
i n s t r u c t i o n   o r   p r e s c r i b e d
work routine.

General Guidelines

In addition to the information contained in this

manual, generally applicable legal provisions for
Safety and Prevention of accidents must be adhered
to.

Please go through the manual and the instructions

contained herein carefully, even if you possess prior
experience in operating similar ground cleaning
equipment.

Schedule some time for the careful and thorough

perusal of the manual contents.

The responsibility of all persons in the working area

fall upon the operator of the machine.

No persons, children included, should be allowed

within the zone of danger.

The warning and instruction plates attached to the

machine carry important advice on safe operation of
the machine.

Lost or illegible stickers must be replaced at the

earliest.

Prior to operation of the machine, the operator must

ensure that the machine and its working implements
are in proper and safe operating condition.

Machines with identified and known defects must not

be used.

It is important that operators and all persons likely to

use the machine familiarize themselves with all
accessories and controls, as well as their functions,
before commencing operation.

Adherence to the above general instructions will

help avoid the operator from having to read the
manual while operating the machine.

Safety during machine operation

The machine is applicable for

WET

scrubbing only.

Ground cleaning machines may be run by qualified

personnel only.

The machine may be used for cleaning such

surfaces approved by the owner or this authorized
representatives.

The machine is only suitable for use on the types of

surfaces specified in the owner’s manual.

Protect the machine from frost or extremely low

temperatures.

Never vacuum up explosive liquids, combustible/

explosive dusts as well as acids and solvents! This
includes  diesel,  petrol,  kerosene,  paints,  paint
thinners,  heating  oil,  etc  which  can  generate
explosive  fumes  on  contact  with  the  suction  air.
Acetone,  undiluted  acids  and  aggressive  solvents
must not vacuumed as may cause damage to the
machine components and brooms.

Do not scrub/vacuum burning or glowing debris.

Do not scrub/vacuum flooded and slushy areas.

This machine must not be operated by persons

(including children) with limited physical ability,
sensoric/mental capabilities or lack of experience,
unless such persons are supervised by the person in
charge.

Children should be prevented from playing with the

machine.

The operator must use the machine properly. The

operator must consider the local conditions and
must pay attention to third parties especially children
when operating the machine.

Never leave the machine unattended when the

motor is running.

The operator must leave the machine only after the

motor has come to a complete standstill.

Prior to startin

g work, the operator has to check the

machine’s safety devices are working properly.

The operator must wear tight fitting clothes only. The