S10 SERVICE INFORMATION Safety Information
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S10 331585 (6--07)
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.
This machine is designed solely for sweeping dirt and
dust in an indoor environment. Tennant does not
recommend using this machine in any other
environment.
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.
WARNING: Batteries emit hydrogen gas.
Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks
and open flame away. Keep covers open
when charging.
WARNING: Disconnect battery cables and
charger plug before servicing machine. Do
not charge batteries with damaged power
supply cord. Do not modify plug.
If the charger supply cord is damaged or broken,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer or its
service agent or a similarly qualified person in
order to avoid a hazard.
WARNING: Heavy hopper. Do not remove
without help. Can cause back strain.
This machine is not equipped with explosion
proof motors. The electric motors will spark upon
start up and during operation which could cause
a flash fire or explosion if machine is used in an
area where flammable vapors/liquids or
combustible dusts are present.
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.
2. Before Starting Machine:
-- Make Sure All Safety Devices Are In Place
And Operate Properly.
3. When Using Machine:
-- Go Slow On Grades And Slippery
Surfaces.
-- Use Care When Backing Machine.
4. Before Leaving Or Servicing Machine:
-- Stop On Level Surface.
-- Set Parking Brake.
-- Turn Off Machine And Remove Key.
5. When Servicing Machine:
-- Avoid Moving Parts. Do Not Wear Loose
Jackets, Shirts, Or Sleeves When Working
On Machine.
-- 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.
6. When loading/unloading machine onto/off
truck or trailer.
-- Turn off machine.
-- Use truck or trailer that will support the
weight of the machine.
-- Use winch. Do not push the machine
onto/off the truck or trailer unless the load
height is 380 mm (15 in) or less from the
ground.
-- Block machine tires.
-- Tie machine down to truck or trailer.
