Nilfisk E 140.2, E 145.2, E 130.2 User Manual 2

Nil sk E 130.2
Nil sk E 140.2
Nil sk E 145.2

User Manual

Copyright © 2011 Nilfisk, Division of Nilfisk-Advance A/S

Index

1 Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3

2 Description ...............................................................................4

3 Before you start using your pressure washer ...........................5

4 Operating your pressure washer ..............................................6

5 Fields of Application

and Working Methods .............................................................10

6 After using your pressure washer ...........................................12

7 Maintenance ...........................................................................13

8 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................14

9 Further information .................................................................15

10 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................17

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 Nilfi sk distributor.

Especially check:

 The insulation of the electric

cable should be faultless
and without any cracks. If the
electric cable is damaged, an
authorized Nilfi sk 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!

 High pressure jets can be

dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at persons, pets,
live electrical equipment or
the machine itself.

 Never try to clean clothes or

footwear on yourself or other
persons.

 Hold the spray lance fi rmly

with both hands. The spray
lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 16.4 N during ope­ration.

 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 instruc-

tions that must

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machine and its performance.

to simplify work and to ensure a
safe operation.

 Never use the machine in

an environment where there
could be a danger of explo­sion. If any doubt arises,
please contact the local
authorities.

 It is not allowed to clean

asbestos- containing surfaces
with high pressure.

 This high pressure washer

must not be used at tempe­ratures below 0°C.

 Never let any persons stay

under the product when
stored on the wall.

WARNING!

Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be com­pletely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.

be observed to

prevent damage to the

This symbol
indicates tips
and instructions

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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

 Cable connections should be

kept dry and off the ground.

Mains power connection

The following should be ob­served when connecting the
high pressure washer to the
electric installation:
 Only connect the machine to

an installation with earth con­nection.

 The electric installation shall

be made by a certifi ed elec­trician.

 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 regu-

lations.

This high pres­sure washer is only allowed to
be connected with the drinking
water mains, when an appro­priate backfl ow preventer has
been installed, Type BA accord­ing to EN 1717. The backfl ow
preventer can be ordered under
number 106411177. The length
of the hose between the back­fl ow preventer and the high
pressure washer must be at
least 10 metres to absorb pos­sible pressure peaks (min diam­eter ½ inch).
Operation by suction (for ex­ample from a rainwater vessel)
is carried out without backfl ow
preventer. Recommended suc­tion set: 126411387.
As soon as water has fl own
through the BA valve, this water
is not considered to be drinking
water any more.

IMPORTANT! Only use wa­ter without any impurities. If

there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional fi lter
should be mounted.

Repair and maintenance
WARNING! 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.

Thermal sensor:

A thermal sensor protects the
motor against overloading. The
machine will restart after a few
minutes when the thermal sen­sor has cooled.

Pressure safety device

An integrated hydraulic safety
valve protects the system from
excessive pressure.

2 Description

2.1 Application

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This high-pressure washer has
been developed for domestic
use within:

- Car, motorbike, boat, cara-

Section 5 describes the use of
the high-pressure washer for
vaious cleaning jobs.

van, trailer, patio/drive/fl ag­stones, woodwork, brickwork,
barbecue, garden furniture,
lawn mower

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.

2.2 Operation elements
and model survey

See illustration at the end of
this manual.

1 Start/stop switch
2 Water inlet (with fi lter)
3 High pressure connection

(only models without hose

reel)
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
11 Nozzle cleaning tool
12 Trolley handle (telescopic

handle)

®

PR

13 Hose reel (not standard)
14 Hose hook
15 Model tag
16 Quick coupling
17 Button for telescopic handle
18 Turnable cable hook

Specifi cations: See model tag
(15) of machine.

Sound pressure level meas­ures in accordance with ISO
3744 EEC directive 2000/14/
EEC: L
dB(A).

Hand/arm vibrations measured
according to ISO 5349 is < 2.5
m/s2.

We reserve the right to alter the
specifi cations.

= 69,9 dB(A), L

pA

WA

= 84

3 Before you start using your
pressure washer

3.1 Mounting of trolley
handle and hose hook
(standard models)

3.2 Mounting of hose reel
handle (models with
hose reel)

1. Push down the trolley handle
(12) over the two metal tubes.
Make sure that the handle is
mounted as illustrated. Mount
screws with nuts (make sure
that the screws go through
handle as well as tube).

2. Mount the hose hook (14)
on the machine (2 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).

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3.3 Mounting of quick
coupling

1. Screw the quick coupling (16)
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.

Caution: Failure

to fi t the fi lter will

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).

De h the high pressure hose by
pressing the pawl (A).

4 Operating your pressure washer

4.1 Connection of high
pressure hose (models
without hose reel)

1. Mount the high pressure
hose on the outlet (3).

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4.2 Mounting of spray
lance and Click & Clean

nozzles

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1. Push the spray lance (6) into
the spray gun (7) and screw
it on.

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Note: The spray lance (6)

has a built-in low pressure
nozzle that can be used for
fl ushing away dirt.

2. Attach the nozzle.

Warning: When

attaching the Click

& Clean nozzles,
the pawl on the

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lance should come out again.

sprayer feature a swivel lock,
which must be positioned in the
hole in the Click & Clean spray
lance.

Press the pawl to detach the
Click & Clean nozzle.

side of the spray

Note: The Tor-

®

nado
zle and the foam

PR noz-

4.3 Water connection An ordinary 1/2" garden hose of
min. 10 m and max. 25 m will

be suitable.

NOTE: Connec­tion to the public
mains according
to regulations.

IMPORTANT! Only use wa­ter without any impurities. If

there is a risk of running sands
in the inlet water (i.e. from your
own well), an additional fi lter
should be mounted.

1. Let the water run through the
water hose before connecting
it to the machine to prevent
sand and dirt from penetrat­ing the machine.

Note: Check
that the fi lter is

fi tted in the water
inlet pipe and that it is not
clogged up.

2. Connect the water hose to
the water supply by means
of the quick connector (inlet
water, max. pressure: 10 bar,
max. temperature: 50°C).

3. Turn on the water.

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4.4 Telescopic handle

The machine features a tele­scopic handle. To raise or lower
the handle, press the knob
and move the handle upwards
or downwards. When a click
is heard, the handle is in right
position.

4.5 Start and stop of the ma­chine (when connected
to a water supply)

The spray lance is affected
by a thrust during opera­tion - therefore always hold it
fi rmly with both hands. IMPOR-

TANT: Point the nozzle at the
ground.

1. Check that the machine is in
upright position.

NOTE: Do not place the ma-

chine in high grass!

2. Release the trigger lock.

3. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun and let the water
run until all air has escaped
from the water hose.

4. Turn the start/stop switch (1)
to position "I".

5. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun.

Always adjust the distance and
thus the pressure of the nozzle
to the surface, which is to be
cleaned.

Do not cover the machine
during operation.

Note: If the ma­chine is left or

not used for 5
minutes, it must be switched off
on the start/stop switch "O" (1):

1. Turn the start/stop switch to

position "O".

2. Disconnect the electrical plug

from the socket.

3. Shut off the water supply and

activate the trigger to relieve
the machine of pressure.

4. Lock the spray gun.

When releasing the trigger of
the spray gun, the machine
automatically stops. The ma­chine will start again when you
re-activate the spray gun.

4.6 Start the machine (when
connected to open con­tainers (suction mode))

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The washer can take in water
from a rain water tank as an
example. The hose for the wa­ter supply must not be too long,
approx. 5 m.

Make sure that the water tank
is not placed on a lower level
than the machine.

1. Place the other end of the
water hose in the water tank.

Use an external fi lter if the
water contains impurities.

2. Turn the start/stop switch to
position "I".

3. Activate the trigger of the
spray gun and let the water
run, until the air has escaped
from the water hose and the
pump.

4. Mount spray lance and
nozzle.

4.7 Pressure regulation on
the TORNADO

nozzle

4.8 Stationary use If mounting a special wall hook

®

PR-

,AVTRYK

Low pressure

High pressure

(JTRYK

A

The pressure can be regulated
on the TORNADO

(not standard), the pressure
washer can be used as a sta­tionary solution meaning that it
can be operated while hanging
on the wall.

®

PR nozzle.

C

D

B

Only mount the wall hook on a
sturdy wall. Adjust the length
of the screws and size of rawl­plugs to the type of wall.

On the wall hook garden/rim
brush (a) foam sprayer (b),
Click & Clean brush (c) and
Click & Clean nozzles (d) can
be stored.

Important: The

bearing capacity of

the wall hook is

max. 30 kg.

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5 Fields of application and working
methods

5.1 General Effi cient high presure cleaning is achieved by following a few guide-

lines, combined with your own personal experience of specifi c
cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly cho­sen, can increase the effi ciency of your pressure washer. Here is
some basic information about cleaning.

5.1.1 Detergent and foam Foam or detergent should be applied onto dry surfaces so that the

chemical product is in direct contact with the dirt. Detergents are
applied from bottom to top, for example on a car bodywork, in order
to avoid "super clean" areas, where the detergent collects in higher
concentration and streams downwards. Let the detergent work for
several minutes before rinsing but never let it dry on the surface be­ing cleaned. Note: It is important that the detergents do not dry up.
Otherwise the surfac that has to be cleaned can be da maged.

5.1.2 Mechanical effect In order to break down tough layers of dirt, additional mechanical

effect may be required. Special wash brushes offer this supplemen­tary effect that cuts through dirt (especially by car washing).

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5.2 Typical fi elds of application

Below you will fi nd a description of a lot of cleaning tasks which can be solved by a pressure washer
from Nilfi sk in association with accessories and detergents.

Task Accessories ‘Click

& Clean’

Car

Car nozzle,
auto brush,
underchassis

nozzle,

Foam sprayer,

Car Combi Cleaner

Rims, alu-

minium

Rim brush,
auto nozzle,
atomizer,
Alu Cleaner

Flag-

stones,

concrete

fl oors and
other hard

Powerspeed
nozzle,
Stone & Wood
Cleaner,
Patio Cleaner

®

surfaces

Garden

furniture,

Wood Cleaner
Garden brush

wood

Brickwork,
Wood

work

Powerspeed
nozzle,
Stone & Wood

®

Cleaner,
Patio Cleaner

Gutter

Underchassis spray

lance

Cleaning

Tube cleaner Push the tube cleaner approx. ½ m (to mark) into a tube or drain

of drain
pipes, out­lets, down
pipes etc.

Rust, paint

Water/sandblasting

equipment

Green-

house

Tornado
brush, Stone &

®

PR nozzle

Wood Cleaner

Garden

tools,
lawn
mover

Tornado

nozzle, Power­speed® nozzle,
multiangle adaptor,

®

PR

Metal Cleaner

Cleaning method

1. Apply Car Combi Cleaner with the foam sprayer. Always
start from the bottom and work upwards. Let Car Combi

Cleaner act for at least 5 min.

2. Wash the car with the car nozzle, which has been optimized for
quick and gentle cleaning of enamelled surfaces (the jet is wider
and not so sharp). Start at the front of the car and work back­wards to avoid water from penetrating by the door mouldings.

3. Use the brush for removal of traffi c fi lm which is not removed by the
nozzle. If the car is very dirty, apply Car Combi Clean er again.

4. Attach the undercarriage nozzle and clean undercarriage and
wheel arches.

5. Remove water from the surface of the car with the scraper
on the car brush. Make sure that all grains of sand etc. have
been removed before using the scraper. Wipe with a wash lea­ther where the scraper cannot reach.

Apply Alu Cleaner with an automizer. Let it act for approx.

5 min. and wash with the rim brush. For steel rims, use Car Com­bi Cleaner. Use the foam sprayer and wash with rim brush.

Be careful! The high pressure jet may damage the tyres.

Wash towards outlets or the like. On surfaces with moss or
algae you may start by applying Stone & Wood Cleaner with
the foam sprayer. Wash before the soap dries. Another
more effective and quicker method is to use the Patio
Cleaner. Thus you will also avoid splashes.

Apply Wood Cleaner and wash before the soap dries.
NOTE: Use the garden brush to clean off the dirt.

Same method as for fl agstones, but be careful - bad joints and

wood may be damaged by high pressure. You may choose only
to use the Tornado® nozzle. Adjust the distance (pressure) to
the quality of the joints and the wood. Patio Cleaner can also be
used on vertical surfaces.

Wash the gutter with the nozzle. Always wash towards

downpipes. Beware not to spray under the roofi ng.

and activate the trigger of the spray handle. The nozzle opening
turning backwards will pull the cleaner through the tube. The
nozzle will break down the „plug“ and fl ush the dirt backwards.

Mount the water/sand blasting equipment and rust and paint

is effi ciently and quickly removed. Beware not to damage the
surface to be sandblasted.

Wash with high pressure and maybe a brush. You may use Stone

& Wood Cleaner to remove moss and algae.

Rinse the worst dirt off with the nozzle. Apply Metal Cleaner with

the foam sprayer and let it act for approx. 5 min. Wash with the
nozzle. You may use the multiangle adaptor for hard to get at
areas to avoid splashing.

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6 After using your pressure washer

6.1 Storing the washer The machine should be sto-

red in a frost-free room!

Pump, hose and accessories
should always be emptied of
water prior to storing as follows:

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6.2 Winding up of electric

cable and high pressure
hose

1. Stop the machine (turn the

start/stop switch (1) to posi­tion “O” and detach water
hose and accessory.

2. Restart the machine and

activate the trigger. Let the
machine run until no more
water runs through the spray
gun.

To avoid accidents, the electric
cable and the high pressure
hose should always be winded

3. Stop the machine, unplug
and wind up hose and cable.

4. Place spray handle, nozzles
and other accessories in the
holders of the machine.

Should the machine by mistake
be frozen, it will be necessary
to check it for damage.

NEVER START-UP A FROZEN
MACHINE.

Frost damages are not
covered by the guarantee!

carefully up.

1. Wind up the electric cable on
the appropriate hooks. Built­in clip for good holding (1).

The lower hook can be

turned to release the electric
cable.

6.3 Storage of accessories

a + f

2. The high pressure washer
comes in two models: A) with
hook for storage of high pres­sure hose (14) - B) with a
hose reel (13).

The standard accessories

f

(spray gun (f), spray lance (a),
nozzles (b) foam sprayer (c))

d

can be stored on the pressure

b

washer.

e

a

The nozzle cleaning tool (d)

c

and a Click & Clean brush
(e) can also be stored on the
product.

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7 Maintenance

7.1 Cleaning of water inlet
fi lter

WARNING! Always disconnect

the electrical plug from the
socket prior to maintenance or
cleaning.
To ensure a long and problem
free working life, please take
the following advice:

 Wash out water hose, high

pressure hose, spray lance
and accessories before
mounting.

 Clean the connectors of dust

and sand. Make sure that no
sand or dirt is blocking the
movement of the pawl on the
Click & Clean spray lance.

 Rinse the detergent spraying

attachment after use.

 Clean the nozzles.

Any repair should always be
made in an authorized work­shop with original spare parts.

Clean the water inlet fi lter regu­larly once a month or more fre­quently according to use. Care­fully loosen the fi lter with a pair
of pliers and clean it. Check that
it is intact before re-mounting it.

The inlet fi lter must always be
fi tted inside the water inlet pipe
to fi lter out sand, limestone and
other impurities, as they will
damage the pump valves.

CAUTION: Failure to fi t the fi lter
will invalidate the guarantee.

7.2 Cleaning of nozzle A clogging up in the nozzle

causes a pump pressure which
is too high. This is why cleaning
is required immediately.

1. Stop the machine and dis­connect the nozzle.

2. Clean the nozzle. IMPOR-
TANT: The cleaning tool (11)
should only be used when
the nozzle is detached!

3. Flush the nozzle backwards
with water.

7.3 Cleaning of machine
vents

7.4 Greasing of couplings

The machine should be kept
clean so as to let cooling air

To ensure an easy connec­tion and that o-rings do not

pass freely through the ma­chine vents.

dry up, the couplings should be
greased regularly.

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8 Trouble-shooting

To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfi sk
service organization:

Symptom Cause Recommended action

Machine refuses to start Machine not plugged in Plug in machine.

Defective socket Try another socket.
Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Defective extension cable Try without the extension cable.

Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking air Check that hoses and connections are air-
tight.
Valves dirty, worn out Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk
or stuck distributor
Pump seals worn out Clean and replace or refer to local Nilfi sk
distributor.

Motor busses Low voltage or Activate the trigger of the spray gun.
low temperature

Machine stops Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines.
Incorrect mains voltage Check that the mains voltage corresponds
to specifi cation on the model tag.
Thermal sensor activated Leave the washer for 5 minutes to cool
down.
Nozzle partially blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)

Fuse blows Fuse too small Change to an installation higher than the
amp. consumption of the machine.
You may try without the extension cable.

Machine pulsating Air in inlet hose/pump Allow machine to run with open trigger until
regular working pressure resumes.
Inadequate supply of Check that the water supply corresponds to
mains water specifi cations required (see model tag)
NB! Avoid using long, thin hoses (min. 1/2")
Nozzle partially blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)
Water fi lter blocked Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)
Hose kinked Straighten out hose.

Machine often starts Pump/spray gun is Contact your nearest Nilfi sk Service
and stops by itself leaking Centre.

Machine starts, but Pump/hoses or accessory Wait for pump/hoses or accessory to thaw.
no water comes out frozen

No water supply Connect inlet water.
Water fi lter blocked Clean the fi lter (see section 7.1)
Nozzle blocked Clean the nozzle (see section 7.2)

In case problems other than the above occur, please contact your local Nilfi sk distributor.

UK:

Customer Services at Penrith - 01768 868995

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9 Further information

9.1 Recycling the washer Make the old cleaner unusable

immediately.

1. Unplug the cleaner and cut
the electric cable.

Do not discard electrical appli­ances with household waste.

9.2 Warranty conditions Nilfi sk guarantees high pres­sure washers for domestic use
for 2 years. If your high pres­sure washer or ac ces so ries are
handed in for repair, a copy of
the receipt must be enclosed.
Guarantee repairs are being
made on the following con di­t ions:
z that defects are attributable

to fl aws or defects in materi­als or workmanship. (wear
and tear as well as misuse
are not covered by the gu a r­an tee).

z that the directions of this

instruction manual have been
thoroughly observed.

z that repair has not been car-

ried out or attempted by oth­er than Nilfi sk-trained service
staff.

z that only original accessories

have been applied.

z that the product has not been

exposed to abuse such as
knocks, bumps or frost.

As specifi ed in European Direc­tive 2002/96/EC on old electri­cal and electronic appliances,
used electrical goods must
be collected separately and
recycled ecologically.

Contact your local authorities or
your nearest dealer for further
information.

z that only water without any

impurities has been used.

z that the high pressure wash-

er has not been used for
rental nor used com mer cial ly
in any other way.

Repairs under this guarantee
include replacement of defec­tive parts, exclusive of packing
and postage/carriage. Besides,
we refer to your national law of
sale.

The machine should be for­warded to one of the service
centres of the Nilfi sk organisa­tion with description/spe ci fi ca ­ti on of the fault.

Repairs not covered by the
guarantee conditions will be
invoiced. (I.e. malfunctions due
to Causes men ti o ned in section
Troubleshooting Chart of the
instruction manual).

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9.3 Accessories

Only use original accessories.

Click & Clean
Car nozzle

Click & Clean
Undershassis
nozzle

Click & Clean
Multiangle
adaptor

Click & Clean
Brushes

Extension hose

Underchassis
spray lance

Drain & Tube
cleaner

Special nozzle for enameled surfaces. Optimal distance: 30

- 50 cm.

90° angled special nozzle for undercarriage and wheel arches.
Integrated guide shoes.

Adjusted in angles from 0° - 90° for better working posture and
cleaning of hard to get at places as for instance barrels or the
underside of the lawn mower. Fits all nozzles.

For cars and other surfaces. Available in more shapes.

7 m extension hose increasing the working range.

Special spray lance for washing your car underneath.

15 m long tube cleaner for the cleaning of tubes and drains.

Water-sand­blasting equip­ment

Patio Plus

Garden brush

Rim brush

Wall hook

Rotary brush

For removal of paint and rust. Sand available from do-it-your­self shops.

Equipment for quick cleaning of patio/drive/fl agstones.

Rotating brush for cleaning of wooden surfaces.

Rotating brush for cleaning of wheel rims.

For suspension of your high pressure washer on the wall.

For cleaning vehicles and other surfaces.

Water suction
kit

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For removal of large amounts of water from e.g. garden
pounds.

Detergents

Stone & Wood Cleaner

Plastic Cleaner

Metal Cleaner

Car Combi Cleaner

Alu Cleaner

Oil & Grease Cleaner

For fl agstones, brick- and woodwork. Suitable for moss and algae.

For plastic and synthetic materials such as garden furniture.

For cleaning of metal such as garden tools.

For cars etc. With rinsing wax.

For surfaces of aluminium. Applied with an atomizer.

For cleaning of grease and oil on motors for instance. Applied with
an atomizer.

Wood Cleaner

For cleaning of wooden surfaces incl. of wooden garden furniture.

10 EU Declaration of Conformity

EU Declaration of Conformity

Product:

High Pressure Washer

Type:

Description:

The design of the unit corre sponds to the

ollowing pertinent regulations:

f

Applied harmonised standards:

Applied national standards and technical
specifi cations:

Anton Sørensen
General Manager, Technical Operations EAPC

sk E 130.2, E 140.2, E 145.2

Nilfi

230 V 1~, 50 Hz - IP X5

EC Machine Directive 2006/42/EC
EC Low-voltage Directive 2006/95/EC
EC EMV Directive 2004/108/EC

EN 60335-2-79

IEC 60335-2-79

Nilfi sk
Division of Nilfi sk-Advance A/S
Industrivej 1
DK-9560 Hadsund

Hadsund, 01.10.2010

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