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SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
General – This carpet spotting machine shall
be grounded while in use to protect the
operator from electric shock. The machine is
provided with a three-contact grounding type
attachment plug to fit the proper grounding
type receptacle. The green (or green & yellow)
conductor in the cord is the grounding wire.
Never connect this wire to other than the
grounding pin of the attachment plug.
This machine is for use on a nominal 120-volt
circuit and has a grounding plug that
resembles the plug illustrated in figure below.
Make sure that the machine is connected to
an outlet having the same configuration as the
plug. No adapter should be used with this
machine.
Grounded
3 Hole Outlet
Ground Pin
(120V)
This machine is intended for commercial use.
It is constructed for use in an indoor
environment and is not intended for any other
use. Use only recommended accessories.
All operators shall read, understand and
exercise the following safety precautions:
1) Do not operate machine:
- Unless trained and authorized
- Unless you have read and understand
operators manual
- In flammable or explosive areas.
- With damaged or modified cord or plug.
- If not in proper operating condition.
- In outdoor areas.
- In standing water.
- Without filters in place.
- With the use of unapproved extension
cords.
2) Before operating machine:
- Make sure all safety devices are in place
and operate properly.
3) When using machine:
- Mix and handle any chemicals according
to manufacturer’s recommendations
- Do not run machine over cord.
- Do not pull machine by cord or plug.
- Do not pull cord around sharp edges or
corners.
- Do not unplug by pulling on the cord.
- Do not stretch cord.
- Do not handle plug with wet hands.
- Keep cord away from heated surfaces.
- Do not pick up flammable materials or
reactive metals.
- Report machine damage or faulty
operation immediately.
4) Before leaving or servicing machine:
- Turn off machine.
- Unplug power cord from outlet.
5) When servicing machine:
- Unplug cord from outlet.
- Use manufacturer supplied or approved
replacement parts.
- Avoid moving parts. Don’t wear
loose clothing.
