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General Safety Instructions
- Please ensure that user instructions have been read carefully
before using the machine to ensure its safe and correct usage.
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The pressure washer has been designed for outdoor use only.
When using outdoors ensure all bystanders are at a safe
distance away to avoid injury.
- Before carrying out any maintenance, adjustments or cleaning
of the Pressure Washer, ensure that the machine is
completely switched off and the engine is cool
. Also ensure
that the engine and water supply is turned off after each task.
- This pressure washer has been designed for use with specific
detergents such as neutral shampoo based on biodegradable
anionic surface active detergents. Please check before using
other detergents of chemicals as they may cause damage to
the appliance.
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Take care when using on mechanical parts that contain grease
as it will dissolve and can spread over the ground surrounding
the appliance. To avoid this happening, do not direct the
nozzle towards these parts.
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Ensure a minimum distance of 50cm is kept when cleaning
vehicle tyres due to the high pressure of the machine.
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For safety reasons, do not point the high pressure jets at
animals, people, live electrical parts or the appliance itself.
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Only use accessories such as high pressure hoses and
connections specified by the manufacturer.
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To avoid causing injury or damage to property, do not operate
the appliance until the nozzle is installed securely as high
pressure can cause water to be fired from the lance with
extreme force.
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Coverings such as paint and other surface treatment may be
removed if a high pressure jet is used. Damage may also be
caused to tarmac and grouting between paving slabs.
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Ensure that the machine is switched off completely when
unattended.
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Although the high pressure hose has been manufactured to
withstand high pressures, damage may be caused if used
incorrectly.
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Ensure that the machine is not used by children, persons with
reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities or those who
lack the experience or knowledge to use the machine safely
and carefully.
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Before using the pressure washer ensure that the high
pressure hose has been unwound completely. Before
unwinding the hose, ensure the machine is switched off
completely.
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Ensure that any exhaust emissions are not in the
vicinity of air intakes. The exhaust fumes from petrol
engines contain harmful and hazardous amounts of
Carbon Monoxide, an odourless gas that can kill in
minutes in a poorly ventilated area.
MAINTENANCE
- Never attempt to modify your pressure washer in any
way.
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To keep your pressure washer in working order, ensure
that it is serviced regularly by an authorised service
agent.
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Only use parts in your machine specified by the
manufacturer.
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Use only high quality, clean, fresh oil in your machine
and never use the machine without oil.
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Never refuel your machine near sources of ignition
such as naked flames or sparks.
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Allow engine to cool before refuelling.
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If a spillage occurs, wipe up immediately.
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Ensure a safe distance is kept from the refuelling area
when restarting the engine.
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Ensure fuel is stored for a short time only and is stored
in the correct container away from direct sunlight and
heat.
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Clean the pressure washer thoroughly after each use
and regularly check external nuts and fixings to ensure
they are tight.