GENERAL INFORMATION
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8010 330105 (11–99)
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
The following symbols are used throughout this
manual as indicated in their description:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or
unsafe practices that could result in
severe personal injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actions that
must be followed for safe operation of
equipment.
The following information signals potentially
dangerous conditions to the operator or
equipment. Read this manual carefully. Know
when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety
devices on the machine. Then, take necessary
steps to train machine operating personnel.
Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in
proper operating condition.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do not operate machine:
– Unless trained and authorized.
– Unless operation manual is read and
understood.
– In flammable or explosive areas unless
designed for use in those areas.
– In areas with possible falling objects
unless equipped with overhead guard.
2. Before starting machine:
– Make sure all safety devices are in
place and operate properly.
– Check brakes and steering for proper
operation.
3. When starting machine:
– Keep foot on brake and directional
pedal in neutral.
4. When using machine:
– Use brakes to stop machine.
– Go slow on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
– Use care when backing machine.
– Do not carry riders on machine.
– Always follow safety and traffic rules.
– Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
5. Before leaving or servicing machine:
– Stop on level surface.
– Set parking brake.
– Turn off machine and remove key.
6. When servicing machine:
– Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
jackets, shirts, or sleeves when
working on machine.
– Block machine tires before jacking
machine up.
– Jack machine up at designated
locations only. Block machine up with
jack stands.
– Use hoist or jack of adequate capacity
to lift machine.
– Wear eye and ear protection when
using pressurized air or water.
– Disconnect battery connections before
working on machine.
– Avoid contact with battery acid.
– Use Tennant supplied or equivalent
replacement parts.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep
sparks and open flame away. Keep
covers open when charging.
WARNING: Flammable materials can
cause an explosion or fire. Do not use
flammable materials in tank(s).
WARNING: Explosion or fire could
occur:
– If machine is used to pick up
flammable spills from floors.
– If machine picks up reactive metals,
such as aluminum or magnesium.
Reactive metals and some detergents
form explosive hydrogen gas. Contact
Tennant Company for appropriate
detergent selection.
WARNING: Moving belt and fan. Keep
away.
WARNING: Raised hopper may fall.
Engage hopper support bar.
WARNING: Lift arm pinch point. Stay
clear of hopper lift arms.
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