Operator`s manual

Clarke
®
Operator's Manual -MINI MAX Page -3-
OPERATOR SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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DANGER: Failure to read and observe all DANGER statements could result in
severe bodily injury or death. Read and observe all DANGER
statements found in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
WARNING: Failure to read and observe all WARNING statements could result
in injury to you or to other personnel; property damage could
occur as well. Read and observe all WARNING statements found
in your Owner's Manual and on your machine.
CAUTION: Failure to read and observe all CAUTION statements could result
in damage to the machine or to other property. Read and observe
all CAUTION statements found in our Owner's Manual and on your
machine.
DANGER: Failure to read the Operator’s Manual prior to operating or attempting any service or
maintenance procedure to your Clarke machine could result in injury to you or to
other personnel; damage to the machine or to other property could occur as well.
You must have training in the operation of this machine before using it. If your
operator(s) cannot read English, have this manual explained fully before attempting
to operate this machine.
DANGER: Operating a machine that is not completely or fully assembled could result in
injury or property damage. Do not operate this machine unless it is completely
assembled. Inspect the machine carefully before operation. Operate only when
lids, doors and access panels are securely closed.
DANGER: Machines can cause an explosion when operated near flammable materials and
vapors. Do not use this machine with or near fuels, grain dust, solvents,
thinners, or other flammable materials. This machine is not suitable for picking
up hazardous dust or flammable materials. Use only commercially available
floor cleaning waxes intended for machine operation. DO NOT put gasoline,
combustible or flammable materials in the solution or recovery tank.
DANGER: Lead acid batteries generate gases which can cause an explosion. Keep
sparks and flames away from batteries. Do not smoke around the machine.
Charge the batteries only in an area with good ventilation. Make sure that the
AC charger plug is unplugged from the wall receptacle before connecting or
disconnecting the DC plug to or from the battery pack.
DANGER: Working with batteries can be dangerous! Always wear eye protection and
protective clothing when working near batteries. Remove all jewelry. Do not put
tools or other metal objects across the battery terminals, or the tops of the
batteries.
DANGER: Using a charger with a damaged power cord could result in an electrocution. Do
not use the charger if the power cord is damaged.
WARNING: Do not turn the machine on a ramp. Do not use on surfaces having a gradient
exceeding that marked on the appliance.
WARNING: Machines can topple over and cause injury or damage if guided over the edges of
stairs or loading docks. Stop and leave this machine only on a level surface. When
you stop the machine, put all switches into their "OFF" position. Turn the key switch
"OFF", remove the key and engage the parking brake.
WARNING: Skidding may occur when traveling at high speeds and attempting sharp turns, especially
on wet surfaces.