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SDHW SERIES PRESSURE WASHER

OPERATOR’S MANUAL

LANDA SDHW

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REV.12/02

INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Landa Pressure Washer.

This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the SDHW5-30821E, SDHW5-30824E, SDHW6-35821E
and SDHW6-35824E washers. All information in this
manual is based on the latest product information avail-
able at the time of printing.

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

The SDHW 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 information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator is
not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions and
warnings shall be read to and discussed with the operator
in the operator’s native language by the purchaser/owner,
making sure that the operator comprehends 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: When using this machine basic precautions
should always be followed, including the following:

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 a 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.

Stay alert —

watch what you are doing.

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

WARNING

RISK OF

ASPHYXIATION.

USE ONLY IN A WELL

VENTILATED AREA.

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

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.

5. Avoid installing machines in

small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poison-
ous carbon monoxide gas; ex-
posure may cause loss of con-
sciousness and may lead to

death. It also contains chemical known, in certain
quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects, or other
reproductive harm.

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

WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or
severe injury.

6. Do not place machine near

flammable objects as the en-
gine is hot.

WARNING: Risk of fire or explosion — Do not add
fuel when the product is operating.

7. Allow engine to cool for 2 minutes before refueling. If

any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
testing the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fire and/
or explosion may occur if this is not done.) In an overfill-
ing situation, additional precautions are necessary to
ensure that the situation is handled in a safe manner.

WARNING: Risk of injection or se-
rious injury to persons — Do not
touch or direct discharge stream
at persons. This machine is to be
used only by qualified operators.

WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury.

CAUTION: Risk of injury — Hot dis-

charge fluid. Do not touch or di-
rect discharge stream at persons.

8. Never make adjustments on

machine while in operation.

9. To reduce the risk of injury,

close supervision is necessary
when a machine is used near
children. DO NOT ALLO W

CHILDREN TO OPERATE the pressure washer.

This

machine must be attended during operation.

WARNING

RISK OF EXPLOSION: