Instructions For Use; Operator's Safety; General Information For Using The Vacuum Cleaner; Proper Uses - Nilfisk T40W IC Manual De Instrucciones

T40W IC / T48 IC
Translation of the original instructions
Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identified

Operator's safety

Before starting the device, it is absolutely
essential to read these operating
instructions and to keep them ready at hand
for consultation.
The vacuum cleaner can only be used by people who
are familiar with the way it works and who have been
explicitly authorised and trained for the purpose.
Before using the device, the operators must be
informed, instructed and trained on how to work it and
for which substances its usage is permitted including
the safe method for removing and disposing of the
vacuumed material.
The use of vacuum cleaner by people (including
children) with limited physical and mental capacities
or lacking in experience and knowledge is strictly
forbidden, unless they are supervised by a person
who is experienced in the use and safe handling of the
machine.
Children must be supervised to make sure they will
not play with the device.
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
Use the vacuum cleaner in accordance with the laws in force
in the country where it is used.
Besides the operating instructions and the laws in force in the
country where the device is used, the technical regulations for
ensuring safe and correct operation must also be observed
(Legislation concerning environmental and labour safety,
i.e. European Union Directive 89/391/EC and successive
GB Directives).
Do not perform any operation that could jeopardize the safety
of people, property and the environment.
Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this
instruction manual.
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Instructions for use

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Proper uses

This vacuum cleaner is suitable for commercial use, in hotels,
schools, hospitals, factories, shops, offices and apartment
hotels for example, for hire and in any case for purposes other
than normal domestic use.
This vacuum cleaner was conceived to clean and collect solid
non-flammable materials indoor and outdoor.
WARNING – This vacuum cleaner can only be used to
vacuum dry materials.
■ Always leave enough room around the device to reach
the controls easily.
The device has been designed to be used by one operator at
a time.
This vacuum cleaner consists of an automated vacuum
unit, with a filter upstream and a container for collecting the
vacuumed material.

Improper Use

WARNING!
The following use of the device is strictly forbidden:
■ Outdoors in case of atmospheric precipitation.
■ When not placed on horizontal levelled grounds.
■ When the filtering unit is not installed.
■ When the vacuum inlet and/or hose are turned to
parts of the human body.
■ When the dust bag is not installed.
■ Use without the guards, protective covers and
safety systems installed by the manufacturer.
■ When the cooling vents are partially or totally
clogged.
■ When the vacuum cleaner is covered with plastic or
fabric sheets.
■ When the air outlet is partially or totally closed.
■ When used in narrow areas where there is no fresh
air.
■ Vacuuming the following materials:
1. Burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lit
cigarettes, etc.).
2. Naked flames.
3. Combustible gas.
4. Flammable liquids, aggressive fuels (gasoline,
solvents, acids, alkaline solutions, etc.).
5. Explosive dust/substances and/or ones liable
to ignite in a spontaneous way (such as
magnesium or aluminium dusts, etc.).
IMPORTANT: Fraudulent use is not admitted.
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