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UNPACKING
After opening the package, check the entire unit.
- In case of problems with this unit do not use it
until you have consulted an authorized service/
centre.
- Due to transport and packing dimension reasons,
some accessories can be supplied disassembled;
in this case the fitting has to be carried out follow-
ing the instructions on this booklet.
- All possible harmful parts of the package (plastic
bags, foamed polystyrene, nails etc.) should be
kept out of children’s reach.
SAFETY PRECAUTIONS
CAUTION: This manual has been drawn up
for the user. The instructions concerning the
engine are included in the booklet written
by the manufacturer attached to this supply.
Please carefully read the enclosed instructions
that include important points about the safety
for the installation, usage and maintenance.
KEEP THIS BOOKLET HANDY FOR ANY FURTHER IN-
FORMATION.
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CAUTION: This appliance is for outdoor use only.
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CAUTION: Always turn off the engine and water
source on completion of every job.
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CAUTION: Never use the appliance if important parts
of the appliance are damaged, e.g. safety devices,
high pressure hose, gun, etc.
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CAUTION: This appliance has been designed for use
with the detergent provided or the detergent speci-
fied by the manufacturer, such as a neutral shampoo
based on biodegradable anionic surface active de-
tergents. The use of other detergents or chemicals
may put the appliance’s safety at risk.
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CAUTION: Never use the appliance with people in
the vicinity, unless they are wearing protective cloth-
ing.
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CAUTION: Do not direct the nozzle toward me-
chanical parts containing lubricant grease, as the
grease will dissolve and spread over the surround-
SYMBOLS
CAUTION
A caution is used to alert the user to fact that hazardous operating and maintenance
procedures may result in damage to or destruction of equipment if not strictly observed.
NOTE
A note is used to give helpful information.
ing ground. Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be
cleaned from a minimum distance of 30 cm, other-
wise the vehicle tyre/tyre valve could be damaged
by the high-pressure jet. The first indication of this
is a discoloration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves can be deadly dangerous.
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CAUTION: High pressure jets may be dangerous if
improperly used. Jets must never be pointed at peo-
ple, animals, life electrical equipment or the appli-
ance itself.
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CAUTION: The hoses, accessories and high pressure
couplings are important for the appliance’s safety.
Use only hoses, accessories and couplings recom-
mended by the manufacturer (it is extremely impor-
tant to protect these components against damage
by avoiding their improper use and protecting them
against bending, knocks and scratches).
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CAUTION: The gun is fitted with a safety catch.
Whenever use of the machine is interrupted it is im-
portant to operate the safety catch to prevent acci-
dental activation of the jet.
- Never point the jet at yourself or others to clean
clothing or footwear.
- Never allow children or untrained people to use the
appliance.
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Safety features: gun equipped with safety locking
device, pump equipped with by-pass valve
- The safety button on the gun is not there to lock the
lever during operation, but to prevent
its
accidental
operation.
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CAUTION: Appliances not equipped with A.S.S. – Au-
tomatic Stop System: must not be left in operation
for more than 2 minutes with the gun released. The
recycled water heats up considerably, seriously dam-
aging the pump.
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CAUTION: Switch the appliance off completely (mas-
ter switch on OFF) whenever it is left unattended.
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CAUTION: Every machine is tested in its operating
conditions, so it is normal for a few drops of water to
be left inside it.
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CAUTION: Appliance with fluid under pressure. Keep
a firm hold on the gun and be prepared to take the
kickback pressure. Only use the high pressure nozzle
provided with the appliance.
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CAUTION: The high pressure hose is designed and
