English
14
GENERAL
POWER
TOOL
SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING
Read
all
safety
warnings
and
all
instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock,
fi
re and/or serious injury.
Save
all
warnings
and
instructions
for
future
reference.
1.
Make
sure
the
work
area
is
always
kept
neat
and
tidy.
Failure to observe this may result in accidents.
2.
Take
the
surrounding
environment
into
consideration
when
using
the
washer.
Make sure the work area is brightly lit.
Do not use the washer near
fl
ammable liquid or gas.
3.
Beware
of
electric
shocks.
Do not touch anything that is earthed (grounded) when
using the High Pressure Washer. (For example, pipes,
heaters, microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc.)
4.
Do
not
use
the
washer
near
children.
People other than the person using the washer must not
be allowed to touch the washer or the cord.
People other than the person using the washer must not
come near the work area.
5.
Store
the
washer
in
a
safe
place
when
not
in
use.
Store the washer in a dry, high location or protected with
a lock out of the reach of children.
6.
Do
not
use
the
washer
in
inappropriate
ways.
Use the High Pressure Washer within the limits of its
capabilities to ensure safe and e cient results.
Do not use the washer for any purpose other than that for
which it was designed.
7.
Wear
safe
clothing
when
using
the
washer.
Use safety boots, gloves, helmets with visors and
earplugs in accordance with necessity.
8.
Use
protective
goggles
and
dust-protection
masks
when
using
the
washer.
There is a chance that splashes and dust may enter the
eyes and mouth when using the washer.
9.
Do
not
handle
the
power
cord
roughly.
Do not carry the High Pressure Washer with only the
power cord or pull the plug from the socket while holding
the power cord.
Keep the power cord away from heat, oil and sharp
corners.
10.
Make
sure
the
item
being
cleaned
is
fi
rmly
fi
xed
in
place.
There are cases in which the power of the water pressure
will cause light objects to
fl
y o . Do not use the washer on
light objects that cannot be
fi
xed in place.
11.
Maintain
a
proper
stance
when
using
the
washer.
Make sure your feet are always placed
fi
rmly on the
ground to maintain balance.
12.
Pay
close
attention
to
maintaining
the
High
Pressure
Washer.
Clean the washer regularly to ensure safe and e cient
use.
Refer to the instruction manual when replacing supplied
parts.
Regularly check the power cord and ask your dealer for
repairs in the event of it being damaged.
If using an extension cord, check it regularly and replace
it in the event of it being damaged.
Make sure the grip is always kept dry and clean, and do
not allow oil of grease to come into contact with it.
13.
Switch
o
and
unplug
the
High
Pressure
Washer
in
the
following
situations:
When it is not in use and when it is being repaired.
When attaching or detaching supplied or purchased
parts.
In other situations in which risks seem apparent.
14.
Always
remove
equipment
used
for
adjustment
purposes.
Check to make sure that all equipment used for
adjustment purposes has been removed before switching
on the power.
15.
Avoid
accidentally
switching
on
the
power.
Make sure you do not accidentally switch on the power to
the washer when it is plugged in.
Check to make sure that the washer is switched o
before plugging it into the power supply.
16.
Use
extension
cords
designed
for
outdoor
use.
When using extension cords outdoors, make sure they
are cab-tire cords or cables.
17.
Pay
attention
at
all
times
when
using
the
washer.
Pay attention to the methods of use stipulated in the
instruction manual and the surrounding environment
when using the High Pressure Washer.
Do not use the washer when tired.
18.
Only
use
speci
fi
ed
accessories
and
attachments.
Using accessories and attachments other than those
speci
fi
ed in the instruction manual or in Hitachi catalogs
may result in accidents or injuries and must be avoided at
all costs.
19.
High
Pressure
Washer
repairs
to
be
performed
only
by
experts.
The High Pressure Washer conforms to all relevant
safety regulations and must not be modi
fi
ed.
All repairs must be requested to Hitachi authorized
service centers. Attempting to carry out repairs without
the correct skills may result in accidents or injuries.
20.
Check
to
make
sure
there
are
no
damaged
parts.
Carry out thorough inspections before using the washer
to make sure that no parts are damaged, and check to
ascertain that the washer is functioning properly.
Check that all moving parts or correctly positioned, have
been tightened in place and are correctly attached,
and then check all areas to con
fi
rm that there are no
abnormalities that could a ect operations.
Refer to the instruction manual when replacing or
repairing damaged parts.
Request repairs to Hitachi authorized service centers
if details on repairs are not speci
fi
ed in the instruction
manual.
Request repairs to Hitachi authorized service centers if
the switch is damaged.
Do not use the High Pressure Washer if the switch
becomes inoperable or cannot be turned o .
21.
Use
a
power
supply
that
conforms
to
the
voltage
listed
on
the
name
plate.
Failure to observe this may result in the washer operating
at higher speeds than normal, leading to overheating
and the outbreak of smoke and
fi
re, which may cause
damage or injuries.
(Original
instructions)