T300e Operator Manual

OPERATION
Tennant T300e (03- 2015)
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4. Before leaving or servicing machine:
- Stop on level surface.
- Set the parking brake, if equipped.
- Turn off machine and remove key.
5. When servicing machine:
- Disconnect battery connection and charger
cord before working on machine.
- All work must be done with sufficient
lighting and visibility.
- All repairs must be performed by trained
personnel.
- Use Tennant supplied or approved
replacement parts.
- Do not modify the machine from its original
design.
- Do not jack up machine.
- Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose
clothing or jewelry and secure long hair .
- Do not disconnect the off- board charger’s
DC cord from the machine’ s receptacle
when the charger is operating. Arcing may
result. If the charger must be interrupted
during charging cycle, disconnect the AC
power supply cord first.
- Do not use incompatible battery chargers
as this may damage battery packs and
potentially cause a fire hazard.
- Inspect charger cord regularly for damage.
- Keep work area well ventilated.
- Avoid contact with battery acid.
- Keep all metal objects off batteries.
- Do not power spray or hose off machine.
- Use a hoist or adequate assistance when
lifting batteries.
- Battery installation must be done by trained
personnel.
- Wear personal protection equipment as
needed and where recommended in this
manual.
For Safety: wear protective gloves.
For Safety: wear eye protection.
6. When loading/unloading machine onto/off
truck or trailer:
- Drain tanks before loading machine.
- Use a ramp, truck or trailer that can support
the machine weight and operator.
- Do not operate the machine on a ramp
incline that exceeds a 21% grade level.
- Use a winch if ramp incline exceeds a 21%
grade level.
- Lower the scrub head and squeegee before
tying down machine.
- Turn machine off and remove key.
- Set parking brake (if equipped).
- Block machine wheels.
- Use tie- down straps to secure machine.