
B5/7, SpeedGleam®5/7 Service Information (1-14) 1-1
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
IMPORTANTSAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - SAVE THESEINSTRUCTIONS
The followingwarning precautions are used throughout
this manual as indicated in theirdescription:
WARNING: To warn of hazards or unsafe
practiceswhich couldresult in severe personal
injury or death.
FOR SAFETY: To identify actionswhich must be
followed for safe operation of equipment.
The followinginformation signalspotentially
dangerous conditions to the operator. Knowwhen
these conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on
the machine.Report machinedamage or faulty
operation immediately.
WARNING: To Reduce the Risk of Fire,
Explosion, Electric Shock or Injury:
- Readmanual before operatingmachine.
- Do not use or pick up flammablematerials.
- Do not use near flammableliquids, vapors or
combustibledusts.
Thismachineisnot equipped with an
explosion proof motor. The electric motor will
sparkupon start up and duringoperation
which couldcauseaflash fire or explosion if
machine is usedinanareawhere flammable
vapors/liquids or combustibledusts are
present.
-Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire
canresult. Keep sparks and open flame away
when charging.
- Disconnect batterycables and charger cord
before cleaning and servicingmachine.
- Do not charge batteries with damaged 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 orasimilarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
The use of incompatible battery chargersmay
damage the battery and potentiallycauseafire
hazard.
- Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces. Store
indoors.Thismachine is for dry use only.
-Thismachineisnot suitable for picking up
hazardousdust.
- Spinning pad, keep hands away.
FOR SAFETY:
1. Do notoperate machine:
- Unless trained and authorized.
- Unlessoperator manual is read and
understood.
- Unlessmentally and physicallycapable of
followingmachineinstructions.
- Under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
-While using a cell phone or other types of
electronic devices.
- If not in proper operating condition.
- In outdoor areas.Thismachine is for
indoor use only.
-With pads or accessories not supplied or
approved by Tennant. The use of other
pads may impair safety.
- In areaswith possible fallingobjects.
- In areas that are too dark to safely see the
controlsoroperate machine.
-Withoutdust bag and filters in place.
2. Before operatingmachine:
- Make sure all safety devicesare in place
and operate properly.
3. When operatingmachine:
-Useonly as described in thismanual.
-Report machine damage or faulty operation
immediately.
- Wear closed- toe, non- slipwork shoes.
-Reduce speedwhen turning.
-Keep hands away from spinning pad.
- Go slowly on inclines and slippery
surfaces.
- Do notburnish on inclines that 9% grade or
transport on inclines that exceed19.5%
grade.
- Do notcarry passengers on machine.
-Usecarewhen reversingmachine.
-Keep children and unauthorized persons
away from machine.
- Do not allow to be used asatoy.