Proper Use; Work Safety; Protective Clothing; Dangers Resulting From The Equipment - Columbus RA 55 BM 60 Manual De Instrucciones

Scrubber Dryer
RA 55µBM 60 / iL
The statements about the work safety refer to the directives of the European Union, valid at the time of manufacture of
the appliance. During the entire working life of the equipment, the owner/operator is obliged to compare the above
mentioned safety protection measures with the current and heed any new rules, which may have been introduced.
Outside the European Union, the work safety laws and local regulations valid where the equipment is used must also
be taken into account.
Beside the work safety guidelines contained in this operating manual, it is also necessary to comply with the generally
valid safety and accident prevention regulations, which apply to the use of the appliance, and with the current
environmental protection regulations.
The owner/operator and those authorized by him are responsible for ensuring reliable operation of the equipment and
for clearly specifying who is responsible for the set up, operation, maintenance and cleaning of the appliance.
The instructions given in the operating manual are to be respected in full and without reservations!
The owner/operator has also to ensure that
– as specified in the work safety regulations, a hazard assessment is carried out to determine what hazards exist
which are specific to the area where the equipment will be used
– as specified in the law on the use of tools and appliances, an instruction sheet is provided containing all additional
instructions and safety regulations, resulting from the hazard assessment of the workplace.

1.5 Proper use

The operational safety of the appliance is only guaranteed when the equipment is used according to the instructions
contained in the operating manual.
The automatic scrubber is only designed for cleaning waterproof and abrasion resistant floor coverings inside
buildings. Scrubbing brushes/pads and the suction devices are used for wet cleaning.
The surfaces to be cleaned must be flat and not exceed an inclination of more than 2 percent. You must not go over
uneven bumps, such as thresholds and steps, when cleaning.
Proper use also means observing the correct procedures concerning set up, operation, maintenance and cleaning
instructions.
Every use of the appliance which goes beyond this and/or other use is forbidden and will be regarded as
improper use! Claims for damages, of whatever kind, resulting from improper use against the manufacturer
and/or his representatives are excluded. The operator alone is liable for all damages which may arise from
improper use.

1.6 Work safety

Danger to persons and/ort he equipment can be avoided by following the on work safety instructions.
Non-observance of these instructions can put people or objects at risk through mechanical or electrical factors or
through the equipment breaking down.
Non-observance of the safety regulations will result in the loss of any right to claim for damages.

1.7 Protective clothing

When working on and with the appliance the following must be worn:
– Solid closed shoes with non-skid soles
– Close-fitting working clothes (resistant to tearing, no wide sleeves, no rings or other jewellery, etc.)
In addition when working with the batteries the following must be worn:
– Safety glasses
to protect the eyes against the caustic electrolyte in the battery
– Protective gloves
to protect the hand against injuries and from contact with substances which could endanger health.

1.8 Dangers resulting from the equipment

The appliance has undergone a risk assessment. The design and layout of the equipment resulting from this
corresponds to the current state-of-the-art.
However, a certain risk always remains!
The appliance needs to be used responsibly and carefully. Improper use or use by unauthorized persons can
endanger other people
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