Comet KF classic, Instruction Manual

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• rotating nozzle lance: designed for the removal of stubborn dirt;
• foaming lance: designed for a more efficient distribution of detergent
• various types of lances and nozzles.
INSTALLATION – FITTING THE ACCESSORIES
• Connect the quick fit connector (36) on the hose (35) to the water outlet connector (16) and secure
the ring nut tightly by hand.
STEP B IN FIG. 7
.
• Screw the connector (43) on the high pressure hose onto the thread of the cleaner gun (24) and tighten
it using two 22 mm spanners (not supplied).
STEP A IN FIG. 7.
• Insert the seal (26) onto the water inlet hose support (25) and screw it onto the connector (17).
STEP C
IN FIG. 7.
PRELIMINARY OPERATIONS
• Use the handles (2) to move the high pressure cleaner to the area where it is to be used.
• Engage the brake (40) on the swivel wheel (39).
• Unwind the high pressure hose completely (35).
• Use a collar clamp (not supplied) to secure a hose from the water supply, whose internal diameter must
be 19 mm / 0.75”, to the water inlet hose support (25).
STEP C IN FIG. 7.
• Connect the water supply hose to a tap.
• Open the water tap (if connecting to the mains water supply, you must use a backflow hydraulic device:
please refer to the relative instruction manual), making sure that there is no dripping (or place the
suction pipe in a draft tank).
• Check the detergent adjustment knob (34) is closed properly. Fill the appropriate tank with water
softener (or with water if water softener is not required). Also refer to “OPERATING THE CLEANER
WITH WATER SOFTENER” (“EXTRA” VERSION ONLY) .
• Check the master switch (1) is set at “0” and connect the plug. STEP D IN FIG. 7.
• Turn the master switch (1) to . The warning light (42) will light up on the control panel.
• Press the cleaner gun lever (22) and wait for an even stream of water to be produced.
• Turn the master switch (1) to “0” and connect the lance pipe (21) or (29) to the cleaner gun (24), securing
it firmly. STEP E IN FIG. 7.
STANDARD OPERATION WITH COLD WATER (AT HIGH PRESSURE)
• Check the nozzle support head (30) is not set for the distribution of detergent. Also refer to “OPERATING
THE CLEANER WITH DETERGENT” (only models without box).
• Turn the high pressure cleaner on again by turning the master switch (1) to .
• Press the cleaner gun lever (22) and check the nozzle spray is even without dripping.
• If necessary, adjust the pressure using the knob (8). Turn it clockwise to increase the pressure; turn it
anticlockwise to reduce the pressure.
• You can check the pressure level on the pressure gauge (13).
NOTE: If the level of fuel in the tank is below the minimum mark, the warning light (44) will remain lit,
even if you are operating the cleaner with cold water.
STANDARD OPERATION WITH HOT WATER (AT HIGH PRESSURE)
• Check the nozzle support head (30) is not set for the distribution of detergent. Also refer to “OPERATING
THE CLEANER WITH DETERGENT” (only models without box).
• Unscrew the cap (7) and fill the tank with automotive gas oil, making sure the fuel does not spill over.We
recommend using a funnel reserved exclusively for this purpose (maximum tank capacity 19 l / 5 US gal).
Replace the cap.
• Turn the high pressure cleaner on again by turning the master switch (1) to .