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MPE SERIES PRESSURE WASHER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LANDA MPE

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Rev. 5/02

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Landa Pressure Washer.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the
MPE5-50021B and MPE5-50021C washers. All informa-
tion in this manual is based on the latest product informa-
tion available at the time of printing.

Landa, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.

The MPE Series was designed for maximum

use of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this Landa pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator’s native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.

This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.

When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION

CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using

1. Read the owner's manual thor-

oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.

2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.

4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-

tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.

To comply with the National Electrical code (NFPA
70) and provide additional protection from risk of elec-
tric shock, these pressure washers are equipped with
a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter on 230
single phases and smaller.

WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.

5. Risk of explosion - do not spray

flammable liquids or operate in
an explosive location.

WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electrical shock may result.

6. To protect the operator from

electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine
to a UL grounded receptacle of

proper voltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray
water on or near electrical components. Do not touch
machine with wet hands or while standing in water.
Always disconnect power before servicing.

7. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before

starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.

WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its un-
derlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.

8. High pressure developed by

these machines will cause per-
sonal injury or equipment dam-
age. Use caution when operat-

ing. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or se-
vere injury or death will result.

9. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in

operation.

WARNING: High pressure spray
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.

10. Eye safety devices and foot pro-

tection must be worn when us-
ing this equipment.

WARNING

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MANUAL

THOROUGHLY