Instructions For Use; Operator Safety; General Information For Using The Vacuum Cleaner; Proper Uses - Nilfisk DC 65GAS Manual De Instrucciones

DC 65GAS / BDC 65GAS
Read the operating instructions and comply with the important safety recommendations identifi ed by the word WARNING!

Operator safety

WARNING!
Before starting the vacuum cleaner, 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 authorized and trained for the purpose.
Before using the vacuum cleaner, 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.
General information for using the vacuum
cleaner
Use of the vacuum cleaner is governed by 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 vacuum cleaner 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 Directives).
Do not carry out any operation that could jeopardize the safety
of people, property and the environment.
Comply with the safety indications and prescriptions in this
instruction manual.

Proper uses

The vacuum cleaners described in this instruction manual
are designed for industrial use. The produced version
(normal version) is not suitable for vacuuming hazardous,
combustible/explosive dust.

Dust emissions into the environment

Indicative values of performance:
■ Normal version (not suitable for vacuuming
hazardous dust): retains at least 99.1% of particles
measuring ≥ 3 μm.
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Instructions for use

General recommendations

Risk of fi re outbreaks and explosions.
■ The vacuum cleaner can only be used when
active sources of ignition are not going to be
vacuumed.
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
▪ burning materials (embers, hot ashes, lighted
cigarettes, etc.);
▪ liquid materials and fl uids in general;
▪ fl ammable liquids, aggressive fuels (e.g.
gasoline, solvents, acids, alkaline solutions,
etc.).
■ It is forbidden to vacuum the following materials:
explosive dust or dust liable to spontaneous
ignition (such as magnesium or aluminium dusts,
etc.).
■ The vacuum cleaner is not suitable for vacuuming
explosive or similar substances, as established
by the laws governing explosive substances,
particularly: liquid fuels and mixtures of
flammable dust and liquids.
Emergency
If an emergency situation occurs:
■ filter breakage;
■ fire outbreak;
■ engine seizing;
■ etc.;
turn the vacuum cleaner off and ask for assistance
from qualifi ed personnel.
The vacuum cleaners must not be stored outdoors, or
in damp places.
Never use the vacuum cleaner in enclosed places;
use it only outdoors where a proper air change is
guaranteed. The exhaust gases produced during the
engine operation may cause serious damages and
even death.
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07/2007