OPERATOR MANUAL
INTRODUCTION
PURPOSE AND CONTENTS OF THIS
MANUAL
The purpose of this manual is to provide the Customer
with all necessary information to use the machine
properly in a safe way. It contains information about
technical characteristics, operation, machine storage,
maintenance, spare parts and safety conditions.
This manual is intended for Operators and Technicians
qualified for performing the machine maintenance.
Before carrying out any procedure on the machine, the
Operators and Qualified Technicians must read this
manual carefully. Contact the Manufacturer in case of
doubts regarding the interpretation of the instructions
and for any further information.
IDENTIFICATION DATA
The Machine Model and Serial Number are marked on
the nameplate that is located under the hood. (20, Fig.
U).
The machine production year is shown after the Date
Code on the serial plate. (A04 means January 2004)
This information is useful when machine and engine
replacement parts are required. Use the following table
to write down the machine identification data for any
future reference.
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MACHINE Model:.................................................
MACHINE Serial Number:....................................
OTHER REFERENCE MANUALS
– Electronic Battery Charger Manual, also provided, is
to be considered an integral part of this manual.
The following manuals are also available:
– Service Manual (that can be consulted at any
Advance Service Center)
– Parts List, supplied with the machine
SPARE PARTS AND MAINTENANCE
All extraordinary maintenance and repairs must be
carried out by qualified personnel or by Advance
Service Centers. Only original spare parts and
accessories should be used.
Call Advance for service or to order spare parts and
accessories. Specify the machine Model and Serial
Number when discussing your machine.
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MODIFICATIONS AND IMPROVEMENTS
Our Company constantly improves its products and
reserves the right to make changes and improvements
at its discretion without being obliged to apply such
benefits to the machines that were previously sold.
Any modifications and/or the addition of accessories
must be approved and performed by the Manufacturer.
SAFETY - ACCIDENT PREVENTION
The following symbols indicate potentially dangerous
situations. Always carefully read this information and
take the necessary precautions to protect people and
property.
No accident prevention program is effective without the
total cooperation of the person responsible for the
machine operation. Most of the accidents that may
occur in a factory, while working or transporting the
machine, are caused by the failure to comply with the
most simple prudence rules. A careful and prudent user
is the best guarantee against accidents and is a
prerequisite to carry out any accident prevention
program.
SYMBOLS
DANGER!
Is used to warn of immediate hazards that
will cause severe personal injury or death.
WARNING!
Is used to call attention to a situation that
could cause severe personal injury.
CAUTION!
Is used to call attention to a situation that
could cause minor personal injury or dam-
age to the machine or property.
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CONSULTATION
Consult the instruction booklet before
performing any operation.
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