Nilfisk SR 1601 [71/132] Sr 1601 d3 lpg3 p3 33019216 3 2010 09 a 5

USER MANUAL

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SR 1601 D3 / LPG3 / P3 33019216(3)2010-09 A

DANGER!

Before performing any cleaning, maintenance, repair or replacement procedure, remove the ignition key, –

engage the parking brake and disconnect the battery.

This machine must be used by properly trained operators only. –

Sharp turns must be made at slowest possible speed. Avoid: abrupt turns on incline, turns when the hopper –

is lifted.

Do not lift the hopper when the machine is on incline. The machine loses stability on incline or when the –

hopper is full. Regularly check the tyre pressure.

Do not wear jewels when working near electrical components. –

Keep the battery away from sparks, ﬂ ames and incandescent material. During the normal operation explosive –

gases are released.

Do not work under the lifted machine without supporting it with safety stands. –

When working under the open hood, ensure that it cannot be closed by accident. –

Do not operate the machine near toxic, dangerous, ﬂ ammable and/or explosive powders, liquids or vapours: –

This machine is not suitable for collecting dangerous powders.

Be careful, fuel is highly ﬂ ammable. –

Do not smoke or bring naked ﬂ ames in the area where the machine is refuelled or where the diesel fuel is –

stored.

Refuel outdoors or in a well-ventilated area, with the engine off. –

Turn off the engine and let it cool down for a few minutes, then remove the fuel tank plug. –

Do not ﬁ ll the fuel tank to the top, but leave at least 4 cm from the ﬁ ller neck to allow the fuel to expand. –

After refuelling, check that the ﬁ ller cap is tightly closed. –

If any fuel is spilled while refuelling, clean the tank area and allow the vapours to evaporate before starting –

the engine.

Avoid contact with skin and do not breathe in fuel vapours. Keep out of reach of children. –

Do not tilt the engine too much to avoid fuel spillage. –

During machine transportation, the fuel tank must not be full. –

Do not lay any object on the engine. –

Stop the engine before performing any procedure on it. To prevent the engine from starting accidentally, –

disconnect the battery negative terminal.

See also the SAFETY RULES in the Engine Manual, which is to be considered an integral part of this Manual. –

Lead batteries (WET) are installed on this machine, do not tilt the machine more than 30° from its horizontal –

position to prevent the highly corrosive acid to leak out of the batteries. When the machine is to be tilted to

perform maintenance procedures, remove the batteries.

Do not use the machine in case of gas leaks. Disconnect the fuel hose and replace the LPG tank. If the gas –

leak persists, disconnect the fuel hose and contact the Nilﬁ sk Service Center.