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7 - OPERATION AND USE
7.4
WORKING LIMITS
Prolonged inactivity (machine stopped) in temperatures lower than 5°C (5 degrees centigrade) can cause
damage or breakage to the pump, hoses, and to the parts in general. It is therefore advisable to empty
the machine completely. Read the warning notice in section 5.2 of this manual and if more information is
required contact the retailer or manufacturer.
7.5
POSITIONING OF THE OPERATOR AND DANGER AREAS
The machine is equipped with a 8 metre long high pressure hose so the operator never loses sight of
the machine and the relevant electrical and hydraulic connections, he can move around freely and wash
within this area.
WARNING!
THE PRESSURE WASHER HAS AN EXHAUST FOR THE EVACUATION OF EXHAUST FUMES THAT IS
CONSIDERED A DANGER AREA BECAUSE IT EMITS HOT FUMES FROM THE COMBUSTION OF DIESEL.
DO NOT TOUCH THE EXHAUST BECAUSE IT CAN BE VERy HOT AND IT IS EXPRESSLy FORBIDDEN TO
COVER OR PROTECT THE EXHAUST WITH OBjECTS, CLOTHES, OR ANy OTHER ITEMS. DO NOT EXPO-
SE THE FACE OR ANy OTHER PART OF THE BODy TO THE EXHAUST FUME
WARNING!
THE PRESSURE WASHER PRODUCES A jET OF HIGH PRESSURE WATER FROM THE NOZZLE AT THE
END OF THE LANCE THAT IS CONSIDERED A DANGER AREA BECAUSE IT CAN PRODUCE SERIOUS
DAMAGE DUE TO THE HIGH FORCE OF THE WATER.
WARNING!
IT IS EXPRESSLy FORBIDDEN TO DIRECT THE jET AGAINST THE MACHINE, PEOPLE OR PARTS OF
THE BODy, ANIMALS OR FRAGILE OBjECTS. THE FAILURE TO OBSERVE THIS WARNING CAN CAUSE
SERIOUS INjURy OR DAMAGE LIKE CUTS AND LACERATIONS.
THE MANUFACTURER CAN NOT BE HELD LIABLE FOR ANy DAMAGE, ACCIDENTS OR INjURIES TO
PEOPLE OR ANIMALS DUE TO THE DISREGARD OF THIS PROHIBITION
7.6
SAFETy FEATURES AND WARNING INDICATIONS
The pressure washer is equipped with the following safety features:
A) PROTECTIVE AMMETER
: it is an integrated safety feature of the power switch that turns off the pressure
cleaner in case of electrical overload, automatically tripping the power switch into the OFF position.
Whenever this safety feature is activated this sequence must be followed:
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Remove the plug from the wall socket.
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Press the trigger on the pressure cleaner to release any residual pressure remaining.
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Wait for 10 minutes for the pressure washer to cool down.
•
Disconnect the electric plug and verify that it complies with the instructions contained in the section
5.7 at the paragraph “CONNECTION AND INSTALLATION TO THE ELECTRICITY SUPPLY,” checking
the extension lead used.
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Reconnect the electric plug and repeat the procedure for start up descibed in the section 5.7 at the
paragragh, “PRELIMINARY CHECK AND FIRST START
B) PRESSURE REGULATING VALVE
: it is a valve, correctly calibrated by the manufacturer, that prevents the
pressure from increasing past the maximum value allowed, by recirculating the excess water through
the pump.
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