P.I.T. PHP170-C, Operation Manual

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High Pressure Cleaner
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► ATTENTION: Never turn on the pressure
washer before the high-pressure hose is
deployed.
►
ATTENTION:
Carefully roll up and remove
the hose so as not to turn over the pres-
sure washer.
► ATTENTION: When the hose unfolds or
collapses, the device must be turned off
and there should not be enough pressure
in it.
► ATTENTION: Risk of explosion. Do not
spray fl ammable liquids.
► ATTENTION: To ensure the safety of the
machine, use only original spare parts
from the manufacturer or an approved
manufacturer.
► ATTENTION : Do not direct the jet at your-
self or other people for the purpose of
cleaning shoes or clothes.
► ATTENTION: Water that passes through
the counterfl ow is considered non-potable.
► ATTENTION: Before performing any main-
tenance or cleaning work, disconnect the
unit from the electrical network.
► ATTENTION: Unsuitable extension cords
can be dangerous.
► ATTENTION: When using an extension
cable, the plug and socket must be water-
proof;
Safety devices:
► ATTENTION: The spray gun is equipped
with a safety lock. In order to avoid acci-
dental opening, it should be turned on at
every break in the operation of the device.
–
Safety devices: spray gun with safety lock,
motor with protection against electrical
overload (Cl. 1), pump with bypass valve
or stop.
– The safety button on the gun does not
serve to lock the lever during operation,
but to prevent accidental opening of the
gun.
► ATTENTION: The device is equipped
with an engine protection device: when
the device comes into operation, wait a
few minutes or, alternatively, disconnect
and reconnect the device to the electrical
network.If the problem occurs again, or if it
does not turn on, contact the nearest ser-
vice center.
Conditions for ensuring stability
►
ATTENTION:
The stability of the device
is guaranteed only if it is installed on a fl at
surface.
Important safety tips
► Never point the high-pressure nozzle at
people or animals.
► Never drink alcohol or use drugs while op-
erating the pressure cleaner.
► Never operate the pressure cleaner while
standing in water.
► Never touch the electrical plug with wet
hands.
► Never let electrical connections rest in wa-
ter.
► Never operate pressure cleaner without
the water turned on.
► Never use hot water with this pressure
cleaner.
Important safety precautions
► WARNING: When using this product, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
– Read all instructions before using the
product. Save all safety instructions.
– Do not operate the pressure cleaner when
fatigued or under the infl uence of alcohol
or drugs.
– Risk of injection or injury – do not direct
the high pressure water stream at any
people or animals.
– Do not allow children to operate the pres-
sure cleaner at any time.
– To reduce the risk of injury, close super-
vision is necessary when the pressure
cleaner is used near children.
– Know how to stop the unit and reduce
pressure immediately. Be completely famil-
iar with the controls.
–
Stay alert – always be aware of where you
are directing the high pressure spray
– Keep cleaning area clear of all people.
– Keep good footing and balance at all times
do not overreach or stand on an unstable
support.
– The work area should have adequate
drainage to reduce the possibility of a fall
due to slippery surfaces.
– Follow the maintenance instructions speci-
fi ed in the manual.
– To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands.
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