Skil 760, Original Instructions Manual

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• Ensure that all current-conducting components in the
working area are protected against splashed water
• Keep cord connections dry and off ground
• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a
qualified person, if damaged
• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord
• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp
edges
• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor
use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-
socket
• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a
capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)
• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20
metres (1,5 mm²) or 50 metres (2,5 mm²)
• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if
damaged ( inadequate extension cords can be
dangerous )
• Never touch the mains plug with wet hands
• Always switch off tool and disconnect plug from power
source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is
cut, damaged or entangled ( do not touch the cord
before disconnecting the plug )
• When connecting a new plug, pay attention to the
following (U.K. only):
- plugs and sockets conforming to BS 4243 or BS 196
should be used wherever practicable
- domestic pattern plugs to BS 1363 are not
recommended, but if their use is essential, those
which have barriers or moulded channels inside
should be selected, so that, if the earth continuity
conductor is pulled out of its terminal, it is unlikely to
be able to touch the phase terminal of the fuse carrier
- domestic pattern plugs to BS 546 should not be used
- the wiring of the plug should leave more slack in the
earth continuity conductor than in the other cores, so
that it is not the first core to be pulled out of its
terminal, should the cord grip fail
- plugs which have good grips capable of maintaining a
firm hold on the cable sheath should be selected
- in general, additional means should be provided to
relieve stress on cable terminations in the plug (for
example, additional cable clamps should be fitted or a
substantial chain could be used to tether the machine
to a fixed point)
- plugs and sockets situated near the work site or
outdoors should be to class IP 55 of BS 5490 to
provide adequate protection against ingress of water,
etc. and cable entries require effective sealing
- rubber shrouds should be provided over cable glands
- drip-proof (class IP X2 of BS 5490) plugs and sockets
to BS 4343 are suitable for use indoors where the plug
is away from the water spray area where the appliance
is in use
USE
• Assembly instructions
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- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing
corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be
followed for assembling the high-pressure washer
- as a safety precaution press trigger lock A to avoid that
trigger B is activated accidentally
• Connection to water supply
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- screw inlet connector C onto water inlet D
! never use inlet connector C without water filter E
- attach water supply hose (not supplied) to water tap
and inlet connector C
! ensure that the temperature of the incoming water
does not exceed 40°C (on a hot day run the water until
it cools down before connecting to water tap)
• Operating the tool
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- ensure that the tool is placed on a solid base and in
vertical position
- connect the tool to the mains supply (ensure that
mains switch F is in the off-position)
- open water tap
- press trigger lock A to release trigger B
- fully press trigger B to release any trapped air from the
tool or the water supply hose
- release trigger B and press trigger lock A
- switch on the tool by pressing button “I” of mains switch F
- after switching on the motor starts running for a few
seconds until maximum pressure is reached
- press trigger lock A, point spraying nozzle G at the
area to be washed and then pull trigger B
- switch between a concentrated jet of water and a wide
spray by turning nozzle G
- upon release of trigger B the motor stops running after
a few seconds when maximum pressure is reached
- switch off the tool by pressing button “O” of mains
switch F
- close water tap
- fully press trigger B until there is no more water
pressure in the tool
- after use press trigger lock A to avoid that trigger B is
activated accidentally
! disconnect plug from power source and ensure
that the cutting blade has stopped rotating
- disconnect water supply hose from tool and water tap
• Use of detergent bottle
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! ensure that trigger is locked and mains switch is
in the off-position
- unscrew bottle H from detergent nozzle J and fill it with
biodegradable detergent suitable for high-pressure
washer application ( the use of other detergents or
chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the
tool )
! do not use undiluted detergents
- screw filled bottle H onto detergent nozzle J
- remove lance K from hand gun L and mount detergent
nozzle J instead as illustrated
- press trigger lock A, point detergent nozzle J at the
area to be washed and then pull trigger B
! detergent does not come out under high pressure
APPLICATION ADVICE
• When using detergent bottle H
! read the detergent label for additional
instructions
- always wet the object first
- apply detergent to the object from the bottom up
- give the detergent time to work, but never leave it to dry
- rinse from top and work downwards
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