HAZARD PRECAUTIONS
Unplug electrical plug from the power point before conducting repair, service, maintenance
or equipment cleaning.
Electrical
Do not handle electrical plug or machine with wet hands and power connected.
Do not store machine outdoors or expose to rain.
Do not wash or hose down the machine.
Do not clean the machine by spraying it with water, detergent or cleaning solutions.
Do not use machine if water has been picked up by the vacuum system, without electrical
inspection by a qualified person.
Do not pull on the Power Cord.
Work away from the Power Cord to avoid entanglement with the rotating brush/pad mechanism.
Plan work path based on layout and work area using a systematic approach.
Machine Control and Property Damage
Ensure correct handle height adjustment for control.
Fit quality high speed pads, correctly sized, to suit application.
Ensure the machine is in constant motion over the floor area. Keeping the machine in a
localized spot may result in friction burns to the floor.
Trips, Slips and Falls
Do not wear open top footwear when using this equipment.
Ensure electrical cord is clear of machine and operators feet.
Use appropriate signage and barriers e.g. ‘Cleaning in Progress’ to alert public to cleaning
activity.
Burns, Fire, or Explosion
Do not vacuum anything that is burning or smoking such as cigarettes, matches or hot ash.
Do not use machine in areas where flammable or combustible liquids, vapors or gases are
present.
Do not operate near explosive materials such as solvents, thinners, fuels or grain dust.
Muscloskeletal Injury
Change pad using correct posture.
Adjust handle to correct height and operate machine using correct posture.
Hold handle firmly at start, relax grip and maintain a straight wrist when machine is running.
Using mechanical aids or team lifting, when lifting the machine
Do not pull machine upstairs.
Respiratory Damage/Illness due to Irritant Dust.
Do not use machine for vacuuming hazardous dust/particulates as defined in clause 50,
WorkCover NSW, Occupational Health and Safety Regulation 2001.
Filtration efficiency, vacuum airflow, particulate size and quantity must be considered in the
assessment of emissions.
