Ryobi RPW120HS, RPW130HS User Manual
RPW120HS/RPW130HS
HydroSurge™ Electric Pressure Washer
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the
operator’s manual before using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.
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INTENDED USE
The cleaner is intended only for the cleaning
of vehicles, boats, buildings, etc, by the removal
of stubborn dirt using clean water and chemical
detergents. .
For domestic use only, not for professional use, and
only for operation at temperatures above 0° C .
INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design
of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
When using power tools, basic safety precautions should
always be taken to reduce the risk of fire, electric shock
and personal injury. Also, please read and heed the
advice given in the additional safety instructions.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge,
unless they have been given supervision or instruction
concerning use of the appliance by a person responsible
for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, fi re, and/or serious personal
injury.
■ Learn the machine’s applications and limitations as
well as the specifi c potential hazards related to this
tool by studying this manual. Follow the maintenance
instructions specifi ed in this manual.
■ Never operate the pressure washer with any guard or
cover removed or damaged.
■ Do not operate the product while under the influence
of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
■ Do not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or
jewellery. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also wear
protective hair covering to contain long hair. Wear
footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
grip on slippery surfaces.
■ Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
■ Don’t overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
proper footing and balance at all times.
WARNING:
High pressure jets can be dangerous if subject to
misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical devices, or the machine itself.
WARNING:
When using power tools, basic safety
precautions should always be taken to reduce
the risk of fi re, electric shock and personal injury.
WARNING:
This Appliance has been designed for use with
the cleaning agent supplied or recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning
agents or chemicals may adversely affect the
safety of the appliance.
WARNING:
Don’t use the appliance within range of persons
unless they wear protective clothing
■ The electric supply connection shall be made by a
qualifi ed electrician and comply with IEC60364-1.
o Only connect this machine only to a supply circuit
protected by a residual cur
rent device (RCD) with
a tripping current of not more than 30mA.
o Use only extension cords that have watertight
connections and are intended for outdoor use.
Use only extension cords having an electrical
rating not less than the rating of the product.
Examine extension cord before using and replace
if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do
not pull on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away
from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect
the extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the product from the extension cord.
■ Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order
to clean clothes or foot-wear.
■ Disconnect from the electrical power supply before
carrying out user maintenance.
■ To ensure appliance safety, use only original spare
parts from the manufacturer or approved by the
manufacturer.
■ Do not use the appliance if a supply cord or important
parts of the appliance are damaged, e.g. safety
devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must be
of watertight construction
WARNING:
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
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WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch
plug with wet hands.
■ To reduce the risk of injury, High pressure cleaners
shall not be used by children or untrained personnel.
keep children and visitors away. All visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance from
work area.
■ Use correct product. Don’t force product or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t
use it for a purpose not intended.
■ Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
■ Never leave product running unattended. Turn power
off. Don’t leave product until it comes to a complete
stop.
■ Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
■ Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean product.
■ Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine.
■ Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
centre.
■ Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
■ Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
■ Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil or grease.
■ Before starting any cleaning operation, close
doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of
debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that
could create a hazard.
■ Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in
this product. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to the
machine.
■ Keep the motor away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
■ Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each
use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor
problems.
■ Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
■ When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
■ ONLY use cold water.
■ Make sure minimum clearance of 1 metre is
maintained from combustible materials.
■ Connect pressure washer only to an individual
branch circuit.
■ Hold the gun and lance securely with both hands.
Expect the gun to move when the trigger is pulled
due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause
loss of control and injury to yourself and others.
■ Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users. If you lend someone
this product, lend them these instructions also.
WARNING:
High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are
important for the safety of the appliance. Use only
hoses, fittings and couplings recommended by
the manufacturer.
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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
~ Alternating Current Type of current
o No Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
n
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Eye Protection
Risk of Injection
Kickback
Electric Shock
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Read The Operator’s
Manual
Risk of Explosion
Risk of injury
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand
operator’s manual before using this product.
Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and,
as necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream
towards people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leaking hoses and fittings are also capable of causing injection injury.
Do not hold hoses or fittings.
To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray lance
securely with both hands when the machine is on.
Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can
result in electric shock.
Fuel and its vapours are explosive and can cause severe burns or
death.
Warning! Never point the gun to human, animals, the machine body,
power supply or any electric appliances
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