Ferm FHPW-200, Original Instructions Manual

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DO NOT alter the original diameter of the spray
head nozzle.
ACCIDENT HAZARD. •
DO NOT leave the cleaner unattended.
SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD. •
DO NOT move the cleaner by pulling on the
electrical cable.
safety “musts”
SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD. •
All electrical conductors MUST BE PROTEC-
TED against the water jet.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD. •
The cleaner MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED to
a correctly earthed power supply.
Use a Residual Current Device (RCD) of not •
more than 30 mA, at the plug socket when
using this appliance.
INJURY HAZARD. •
The high pressure may cause materials to
bounce off surfaces at speed; therefore
protective clothing and safety goggles MUST
BE WORN.
ACCIDENTAL START-UP HAZARD. •
Before doing work on the cleaner, REMOVE
the plug.
INJURY HAZARD. •
Before pressing the trigger, GRIP the gun firmly
to counteract the recoil.
CONTAMINATION HAZARD. •
COMPLY WITH the requirements of the local
water supply company. According to DIN 1988,
power-jet cleaners may only be connected to
the mains drinking water supply if a backflow
preventer valve with drain facility is installed in
the supply hose.
ACCIDENT HAZARD. •
Maintenance and/or repair of electrical
components MUST be carried out by qualified
staff.
INJURY HAZARD. •
DISCHARGE residual pressure before
disconnecting the cleaner hose.
ACCIDENT HAZARD. •
Before using the cleaner, CHECK every time
that the screws are fully tightened and that
there are no broken or worn parts.
EXPLOSION AND ELECTRIC SHOCK •
HAZARD.
Only USE detergents which will not corrode the
coating materials of the high pressure hose/
electrical cable.
INJURY HAZARD. •
ENSURE that all people or animals keep a
minimum distance of 16 yd. (15m) away.
safety valve
The safety valve also functions as a pressure
limiting valve. When the gun trigger is released,
the safety valve opens and the water recirculates
through the pump inlet.
3. assembly
Holder and handle
(fig.1)
You will need a standard screwdriver. Insert the •
gunholder into the machine as pictured.
Insert the other gunholder into the cleaner •
body.
Align the holes on the bottom of the pressure •
washer as shown and tighten the 4 screws.
connecting the hose and trigger assembly
Fig. 1 and 2
Before connecting any hoses or trigger/ lance •
assembly first check all connections to ensure
they are free from any blockage.
Screw the outlet pressure hose (7) onto the •
machine and ensure a good hand tight fit.
Connect the spray lance (5) to the trigger (6) by •
means of the push in and twist bayonet fitting
(fig 2). Ensure that this connection has been
performed positively and the bayonet has
located correctly. Ensure the hose has no kinks
in it.
Water supply
Ensure that you have a suitable water supply to •
feed the pressure washer. Check that all
connections are tight and there are no leaks in
the hose.
The supply tap should be fully open (do not •
turn on the pressure washer yet).
Now depress the trigger (unlock trigger lock •
first) to let water pass through the unit and
expel any air.
Warning! This unit is to be used with a
cold-water source only!
Turn on the pressure washer, once all the air •
has been expelled and water has reached the
end of the lance.
electrical cables
Ensure that all cables are damage free before •