Ryobi RPW130, Original Instructions Manual

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Safety
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WARNING
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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To reduce the risk of injury, the product shall not be
used by children or untrained personnel. Keep children
and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from work area.
Ŷ Use correct product. Don’t force product or attachment
to do a job it was not designed for. Don’t use it for a
purpose not intended.
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Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.
Ŷ Never leave product running unattended. Turn power
off. Don’t leave product until it comes to a complete
stop.
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Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
Ŷ Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and grease.
Always use a clean cloth when cleaning. Never use
brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, or
any solvents to clean product.
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Do not use product if switch does not turn it off. Have
defective switches replaced by an authorized service
centre.
Ŷ Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t expose to rain.
Keep work area well lit.
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Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry the
product or to disconnect the plug from the outlet. Keep
cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or moving parts.
Replace damaged cords immediately by an authorised
service agent. Damaged cords increase the risk of
electric shock.
Ŷ Inspect extension cords periodically and replace if
damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from oil
or grease.
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Before starting any cleaning operation, close doors and
windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of debris, toys,
outdoor furniture, or other objects that could create a
hazard.
Ŷ Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions in this
product. These products can cause physical injuries to
the operator and irreversible damage to the product.
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Keep the motor away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
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Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each use.
A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor problems.
Ŷ Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
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When servicing use only identical replacement parts.
Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause
product damage.
Ŷ Only use cold water.
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Make sure minimum clearance of 1 metre is maintained
from combustible materials.
Ŷ Connect the product only to an individual branch circuit.
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Hold the gun and lance securely with both hands.
Expect the gun to move when the trigger is pulled due
to reaction forces. Failure to do so could cause loss of
control and injury to yourself and others.
Ŷ Water that has flown through backflow preventers is
considered to be non-potable.
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Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently and
use them to instruct other users.
Ŷ Always operate the product on a level surface.
Ŷ Clean the water inlet filter regularly once a month or
more frequently according to use. Carefully loosen the
filter with a screwdriver and clean it. Check that it is
intact before re-mounting it.
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The inlet filter must always be fitted inside the water inlet
pipe to filter out sand, limestone and other impurities, as
they will damage the pump valves.
Ŷ Check and Clean the nozzle with the tool provided each
start.
INTENDED USE
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The product is intended only for the cleaning of vehicles,
boats, buildings, etc, by the removal of stubborn dirt
using clean water and chemical detergents.
Ŷ For domestic use only, not for professional use, and
only for operation at temperatures above 0°C.
OVERLOAD PROTECTION
The product has an overload protection device that is
activated when overheating or a current spike occurs,
automatically shutting down power within the product. To
resume operation, disconnect the product from the power
supply, wait for about 15 minutes, and re-connect the
product to the power supply.
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drinkable. Always observe the regulations of your local
water utility company when connecting the product to a
water supply line.