Nilfisk C 120.1 User Manual
Nilfi sk-ALTO C 120.1
08.01.2007
User manual
Printed in China
Copyright © 2007 Nilfisk-ALTO
Index
1 Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3
2 Description ...............................................................................4
3 Before you start using your pressure washer ...........................5
4 Operating your pressure washe ...............................................6
5 Fields of Application
and Working Methods ...............................................................8
6 After using your pressure washe ............................................10
7 Maintenance ...........................................................................11
8 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................13
9 Further information .................................................................14
10 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................16
1 Safety Precautions and Warnings
Symbols used to mark instructions
Do not let children or people
who have not read the instruction manual ope rate the machine.
Before starting up your machine
please check it carefully for any
defects. If you fi nd any, do not
start up your machine and contact your ALTO distributor.
Especially check:
z The insulation of the electric
cable should be faultless
and without any cracks. If the
electric cable is damaged, an
authorized Nilfi sk-ALTO distributor should replace it.
Before starting up
your high-pressure washer for
the fi rst time, this
instruction manual
must be read through carefully.
Save the instructions for later
use.
Safety instructions
marked with this
symbol must be
observed to pre-
vent danger to persons.
WARNING!
z High pressure jets can be
dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at persons, pets,
live electrical equipment or
the machine itself.
z Never try to clean clothes or
footwear on yourself or other
persons.
z Hold the spray lance fi rmly
with both hands. The spray
lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 26.5 Nm during ope–
ration.
z The operator and anyone in
the immediate vicinity of the
site of cleaning should take
action to protect themselves
from being struck by debris
dislodged during operation.
Wear goggles during operation.
This symbol is
used to mark safety
instructions that
must be observed
,
to the machine and its performance.
to simplify work and to ensure a
safe operation.
z Never use the machine in
z It is not allowed to clean as-
z This high pressure washer
z Never let any persons stay
WARNING!
Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be completely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.
to prevent damage
This symbol
indicates tips
and instructions
an environment where there
could be a danger of explosion. If any doubt arises,
please contact the local
authorities.
bestos- containing surfaces
with high pressure.
must not be used at temperatures below 0°C.
under the product when
stored on the wall.
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Extension cables should be of
a watertight construction and
comply with the below-mentioned requirements for length
and cable dimensions.
1.0 mm² max. 12.5 m
1.5 mm² max. 20 m
2.5 mm² max. 30 m
z Cable connections should be
kept dry and off the ground.
Mains power connection
z Only connect the machine to
an installation with earth connection.
z The electric installation shall
be made by a certifi ed electrician.
z It is strongly recommended
that the electric supply to this
machine should include a residual current device (GFCI).
Water connection
Connection to the public mains
according to regulations.
Repair and maintenance
Always remove the electric
plug from the socket before carrying out maintenance work on
the machine.
Safety devices
Locking device on spray gun
(7a) (see foldout at the end of
this manual):
The spray gun features a locking device. When the pawl is
activated, the spray gun cannot
be ope rated.
IMPORTANT! Only use water without any impurities. If
The following should be observed when connecting the
high pressure washer to the
electric installation:
there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional fi lter
should be mounted.
2 Description
2.1 Application This high-pressure washer has
2.2 Operation elements
and model survey
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been developed for domestic
use within:
- Car, Motorbike, boat, cara-
van, trailer, patio/drive/fl agstones, woodwork, brickwork,
barbecue, garden furniture,
lawn mower
Section 5 describes the use of
See foldout at the end of this
manual.
1 Start/stop switch
2 Water inlet (with fi lter)
3 High pressure connection
4 High pressure hose
5 Electric cable
6 Click & Clean spray lance
7 Spray gun with lock
8 Click & Clean Tornado
nozzle
9 Click & Clean Powerspeed®
nozzle
10 Click & Clean foam sprayer
®
PR
Thermal sensor:
A thermal sensor protects the
motor against overloading. The
machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sensor has cooled.
the high-pressure washer for
vaious cleaning jobs.
Only use the high-pressure
washer for purposes described
in this manual.
The safety precautions must be
observed to prevent damage
to the machine, the surface to
be cleaned or severe personal
injuries.
11 Nozzle cleaning tool
12 Trolley Handle
13 Hose reel (not standard)
14 Hose hook
15 Model tag
Specifi cations: See model tag
(15) of machine.
Sound pressure level measured
in accordance with ISO 3744,
EEC Directive 2000/14/EEC: L
= 71.3 dB(A), L
We reserve the right to alter the
specifi cations.
= 86 dB(A).
WA
pA
3 Before you start using your
pressure washer
3.1 Mounting of trolley
handle (models with
trolley handle)
3.2 Mounting of hose reel
handle
3.3 Mounting of quick
coupling
1. Remove the label on top of
machine.
2. Push down the trolley handle
(12) into the machine. Secure
the handle by tightening the
2 screws.
3. Mount the hose hook (14)
on the handle (3 screws).
Note: the hose hook can be
mounted on the front as well
as on the back. Front position
is to be used if the product is
used together with a special
wall hook for wall storage.
1. Click the hose reel handle
on to the trolley handle (no
screws).
1. Screw the quick coupling
tight on to the water inlet (2).
Note: The inlet fi lter must always be fi tted in the water inlet
pipe to fi lter out sand, lime stone
and other impurities as these
will damage the pump valves.
to fi t the fi lter will
,
Caution: Failure
invalidate the
guarantee.
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3.4 Mounting of high pressure hose
Attach the high pressure hose
(4) to the spray gun (7).
Detach the high pressure hose
by pressing the pawl (A).
4 Operating your pressure washer
4.1 Connection of high pressure hose
4.2 Mounting of spray
lance and Click & Clean
nozzles
1. Push the spray lance (6) into
the spray gun (7) and screw
it on.
1. Mount the high pressure
hose on the outlet (3).
Note: The
spray lance (6)
pressure nozzle that can be
used for fl ushing away dirt.
2. Attach the nozzle.
,
lance should come out again.
sprayer feature a swivel lock,
which must be positioned in the
hole in the Click & Clean spray
lance.
has a built-in low
Warning: When
attaching the Click
& Clean nozzles,
the pawl on the
side of the spray
Note: The Tornado® PR nozzle and the foam
Press the pawl to detach the
Click & Clean nozzle.
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