Nilfisk-ALTO POSEIDON 2-31 PE, Operating Instructions Manual

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POSEIDON PE/DE
Original Instructions
NOTE!
See chapter 8.3 for required
quantity of water and water
pressure.
In the case of poor water quality
(sand, etc.), we recommend
that a fi ne water fi lter is fi tted in
the water inlet.
4.1.3 Fuelling WARNING!
Always shut off the engine
and let it cool for at least two
minutes before fuelling.
Avoid spilling fuel.
If you do spill fuel when fuelling,
do not start the engine before
the spilled fuel has evaporated.
If the washer is on a trailer, any
fuel spills must be wiped up
before the machine is started.
Never expose the machine
to an open fl ame. Smoking is
prohibited during fuelling. Also
read the operating manual for
the fuel engine.
Note: Never operate the
ma chine in a closed room; the
exhaust fumes are dan ger ous.
Follow the safety instructions
in chapter 1!
4.2 Start the washer
4.2.1 Switching on the
washer when it is
connected to a water
supply
2. Unlock the spray gun and
activate it.
3. Lock the safety catch even
during short pauses.
NOTE!
Activate the spray
gun several times
at short intervals to vent the
system.
If it requires too much power to
start the engine, it can be
facilitated by removing the
spray lance and activate the
spray gun during startup.
4.2.2 Switching on the
washer when it is
connected to open
tanks (suction mode)
1. Before connecting the suction
hose to the washer, fi ll the
hose with water.
2. Start the washer.
3. Unlock the spray gun and
activate it.
4. When using this machine in
suction mode, fi rst ensure
that the system has been
bled of air by letting the
machine run without spray
lance mounted until all air
has escaped.
During work
breaks of more
than three minutes,
switch off the washer.
NOTE!
For automatic suction from a
tank, watercourse or similar
sup ply, the inlet hose must be
fi lled with water before you
start. The suction height
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1. Start the engine. (See the
operating manual for the fuel
engine.)