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1. General information
The Sanitaire 32” sweeper is designed exclusively for opera-
tion on solid, level and dry surfaces. It has been designed
for the professional user to ensure long service life and safe
operation.
These instructions only cover the operation of the machine
and do not include information on the basics of sweeping.
Any user not familiar with basic sweeping methods should
contact their supervisor or Sanitaire before proceeding.
This machine must only be used for the manufacturer’s ap-
proved application. This sweeper is intended exclusively for
operation on solid, level and dry surfaces. Do not use on a
surface with a slope exceeding 2%. Do not use the machine
where it is suspected that the surface contains health endan-
gering dust or debris such as asbestos or chemical waste. If
this is suspected do not proceed, contact your supervisor or
Sanitaire for advice.
The following instructions contain important information
about the machine and safety advice for the operator.
Equipment must be operated, serviced and maintained in
accordance with the manufacturer’s instructions. If in doubt
contact the supplier of your machine.
1.1 Important Safety Advice
When using the Sanitaire 32” sweeper, basic safety precau-
tions should be followed including the following.
•Readallinstructionscarefullybeforeuse.
•Useonlyasdescribedinthismanual.
•Keepchildrenandunauthorizedpersonsawayfromthe
machine when in use.
•Donotusewherehazardousdustispresent.
•Donotuseinanexplosiveatmosphere.
•Donotpickupoilorotherammablematerialwiththe
machine.
•Donotuseonasurfacewithaninclinationexceeding2%.
•Takecarewhenusingamachinenearthetopofstairsto
avoid overbalancing.
•CAUTION:Thissweepermustnotbeusedforcollecting
hazardousmaterials.
•Useonlyonsurfacesindicatedintheoperatinginstruc-
tions.
•CAUTION:Onlyreplacedamagedorwornpartswith
genuine original equipment parts in order to maintain safety
and to protect your warranty.
•CAUTION:Neversweepoversurfacesthatarewet.
•CAUTION:Donotstoreoutdoors.Storeinacleananddry
location.
•CAUTION:Donotreachintoorunderthemachineunder
any circumstances when running.
•CAUTION:Useonlyaccessoriesandsparepartsthat
have been approved by the manufacturer.
•CAUTION:Donotuseapressurewashertocleantheunit.
•CAUTION:Repairsmayonlybecarriedoutbyauthorized
customer service centres.
1.2 Guidelines for the operator
•Operatorsmustbefullytrainedintheuseofthemachine
in accordance with these instructions, able to perform user
maintenance and the correct selection of accessories.
•Operatorsshouldbephysicallycapabletomaneuver,
transport and operate the machine.
•Operatorsshouldbeabletorecogniseunusualoperation
of the machine and report any problems.
•Wearsuitablefootweartoavoidslipping.
•Wearsuitableclothingtokeepdryandwarm.
•Wherepossibleimplementjobrotationandadequaterest
periods to avoid continuous use of the same muscles.
•Donotsmokewhenusingthemachine.
•CAUTION:Keephair,looseclothing,ngers,andallparts
of body away from openings and moving parts.
1.3 Transporting the machine
When transporting the machine ensure that all components
and removable parts are securely fastened.
Do not lift or transport the machine while the dirt collector is
full, as this will add considerably to the weight.
Take extreme care when moving the machine up or down
steps or stairs.
CAUTION – Incorrect lifting techniques may result in per-
sonalinjury.Weadvisethatthemanualhandlingregulations
are followed.
