Clarke HLS130, Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

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GENERAL SAFETY RULES
1. WARNING: High pressure water jets can be dangerous if subject to misuse.
They must not be directed at animals or people in order to clean clothes.
2. WARNING : Never allow children or untrained personnel to use this product.
3. NEVER operate the pressure washer with any of the covers removed.
4. NEVER attempt any electrical or mechanical repairs to this pressure washer.
Always refer to your Clarke dealer.
5. NEVER supply any liquid other than water to the water inlet.
6. WARNING : Never use the detergent facility to introduce flammable
liquids/solvents, e.g. paint thinners, petrol, oil due to risk of explosion.
7. ALWAYS release any residual pressure in the machine by turning off the
water supply and operating the trigger, before disconnecting the hose.
8. ALWAYS keep the pressure washer itself dry and clear of water spray.
9. WARNING : Never direct the spray jet at the pressure washer itself or any
other electrical equipment.
10. ALWAYS wear protective clothing, safety shoes and safety glasses. Loose
particles & other debris may be propelled at high speed by the water jet.
11. ALWAYS hold the spray gun firmly & expect the gun to ‘kick’ when starting.
12. WARNING : Only use chemical cleaning agents (detergents), that are
approved for pressure washers. CLARKE Traffic Film Remover or CLARKE
Wash and WAX (available from your dealer), are recommended.
13. WARNING :Always disconnect from the electrical power supply and
remove the plug from the socket before carrying out user maintenance.
14. O N LY u se o ri g i n al spa re pa rt s from the Clarke service department.
15. WARNING : High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings are important
for the safety of the m a c h i n e . U s e o n l y h o s e s , f i t t i n g s a n d
c o u p l i n g s r e c o m m e n d e d b y t h e manufacturer.
16. N E V E R u s e t h e p r e s s u r e w a s h e r i f a p o w e r c a b l e o r i m p o r t a n t
p a r t s o f t h e p re s s u r e w a s h e r a r e damaged.
17. Use only clean Diesel Oil. NEVER use gasoline, kerosene, paint thinners,
alcohol or other highly flammable fuels.
18. WARNING : If an extension cable is used, the cable/plug must be be
fully watertight. Inadequate extension cables can be dangerous.
WARNING: WATER AT HIGH PRESSURE CAN BE DANGEROUS AND CAN
CAUSE DAMAGE IF THE OPERATOR IS CARELESS. NEVER ALLOW ANYONE
TO OPERATE THIS MACHINE UNLESS THEY ARE FAMILIAR WITH THE SAFETY
PRECAUTIONS.