Manuale UNIFICATO Free EB-BT - Copertina (A5) - 10.2008.FH10

2. GENERAL INFORMATION2.1 SCOPE OF THE MANUALTo make it easier to read about and look up varioussubjects, refer to the table of contents at the beginningof the section in your language.This manual has been prepared by the manufacturerand is an integral part of the product. As such,it must be kept in a safe place for the machine’s entireservice life until demolition.The customer must ensure that machine operatorshave read or are familiar with the contents of thismanual so that they strictly follow the instructionsdescribed herein.Constant compliance with the instructions providedin this manual is the only way to guarantee the bestresults in terms of safety, performance, efficiencyand service life of the product you now own. Noncompliancewith these rules may cause injuries topeople and damage to the machine, the scrubbedsurface and the environment: in no case can suchinjuries or damage be attributed to the manufacturer.This manual refers in detail to the machine and providesinstructions and descriptions only about ourbatteries and battery chargers (optional).The batteries and the battery charger are basiccomplementary machine parts and will affect its operationin terms of running time and performances.Only the correct combination of the two accessories(batteries and battery charger) will ensure the highestpossible performances and avoid wasting lotsof money. For more detailed information refer tothe special battery and battery charger manuals.Our recommended battery chargers and batteries(optional) ensure the best combination with themachine and offer outstanding versatility (batterycharger) as well as the category’s highest qualityand performance standards.2.2 TERMINOLOGY AND SYMBOL LEGENDFor the sake of clarity and to efficiently highlightthe various aspects of the instructions provided,terms and symbols were used that are defined andillustrated here below:- Machine. This definition replaces the commercialname to which this manual refers.- Operator. An operator is considered the personwho normally uses the machine and is familiar withits operating features but does not have the specifictechnical skills to work on that machine.- Technician. A technician is considered a personwho has the experience, technical education, legislativeand regulatory knowledge that allows himto carry out any type of required work, and the abilityto recognize and to avoid possible risks duringmachine installation, operation, handling and maintenance.- INDICATION SYMBOL (). Particularly importantinformation to avoid machine malfunctions.- ATTENTION SYMBOL (!). Very important informationto avoid serious damage to the machine andto the environment in which it operates.- DANGER SYMBOL (). Vital information toavoid serious (or extreme) consequences affectingthe health of persons and causing damage to theproduct and the environment in which it operates.2.3 PRODUCT IDENTIFICATIONThe nameplate located under the dashboard containsthe following information:• Manufacturer ID• CE mark• Model code• Model• Overall power rating• Serial number• Year built• Weight with maximum load2.4 SPECIFIC USEThis machine is a floor scrubber-drier: it must beused to scrub and to vacuum liquids of flat, rigid,horizontal, smooth or moderately rough and uniformfloors that are free from obstacles in both civicand industrial environments. Any other use is prohibited.Please refer very carefully to the safety informationreported in this manual.The scrubber-drier distributes a quantity of a waterand detergent solution (adjustable) on the surfaceto be cleaned, while the brushes remove any dirt onthe ground. The machine’s suction system, using aground squeegee, perfectly dries the liquids andthe dirt just removed from the front brushes in asingle pass.By efficiently combining a cleaning detergent withvarious types of brushes (or abrasive disks), themachine can adapt to all the various combinationsof floors and dirt.2.5 TECHNICAL MODIFICATIONSThis machine was designed and built in accordancewith the fundamental requirements for user safetyand health as set forth in European directives. Forthis reason the CE mark was placed on the ID label.The European directives to which the equipmentconforms are referenced in the Certificate of conformityannexed to this manual. This certificatewill no longer be valid if the equipment is modifiedin any way without the manufacturer’s prior authorization.The manufacturer reserves the right to make technicalmodifications to the product, without prior notice,in order to make the necessary technicalupgrades or improvements. For this reason, somedetails of your machine may be different from theinformation in the sales catalogues or from the il-28