VITO PRO POWER VIM115WR1, Instruction Manual

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This machine is ready to be used with many
accessories. You can obtain information about all
optional accessories from your VITO official dealer.
Accessories adapters are provided with the machine,
allowing any optional accessory to be attached to the gun.
1. Tighten the accessories adapter thread in the gun (5);
2. Hold the accessories adapter and tighten the
lance/accessories
adapter tightening accessory
clockwise.
While using the pressure washer, certain precautions and
procedures should be considered in order to avoid
accidents:
▪
Place the appliance in a stable surface and away from
the cleaning area;
▪
Do not use the power cord or high-pressure hose to
transport the high-pressure washer;
▪
Never operate the device by doing repeated and quick
movements of pressing /releasing the gun trigger. This
may result in components failure and under pression
couplings failure;
▪
Do not operate pressure washer without water, as it will
damage the water pump seals. Always turn the water on
before starting the appliance;
▪
To prevent accidental discharge of high-pressure water,
the gun trigger safety lock should be engaged whenever
the pressure washer is not being used;
▪
When the high-pressure washer is under pressure and
the trigger is engaged, a gun recoil force/kickback can
occur due to the force of the water jet. Adopt a stable
and firm posture. Hold the gun firmly with both hands in
order to prevent accidents;
▪
Do not use the equipment with other people nearby
unless they are wearing personal protective equipment;
▪
Never point the water jet towards people, animals, other
appliances, electrical components or the high-pressure
washer itself;
▪
Do not put you hand, fingers or body in front of the
adjustable nozzle. The jet may hurt you;
▪
Keep the high-pressure hoses connected to the washer
and spray gun while the system is under pressure. Make
sure the appliance is turned off and without any pressure
before disconnecting the hoses;
▪
Do not make any modifications to the appliance,
couplings, hoses or other connections;
▪
Do not use the pressure washer to pump fuel or other
flammable liquids;
▪
Always wear safety goggles and individual protective
equipment such as dust mask, hearing protection,
closed-toe shoes, ear plugs;
▪
This device is prepared to work with clean water and
operating temperature between +5°C and +50°C. The
operating pressure of the inlet water must be less than 7
bar;
▪
Use high-pressure hoses, couplings and fittings
according to technical data and manufacturer’s
recommendations. These accessories are important to
ensure safety issues;
▪
Do not operate the high-pressure washer at excessive
pressure (hoses, connectors, fittings);
▪
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible to be
damaged from the high-pressure jet and may burst;
▪
It is not allowed to clean surfaces containing asbestos;
▪
Cleaning areas should have the necessary slope and
drainage to reduce the possibility of falling;
▪
Prior to starting the pressure washer in cold weather, be
sure ice has not formed in any part of the equipment.
The device is equipped with an automatic START/STOP
system, based on water pressure. The motor on this
high-pressure washer does not run continuously. The motor
only runs when the gun trigger is pressed. Each time it is
released, the washer stops automatically.
1. Check if the appliance is in an upright position;
2. Open the water supply tap;
3. Remove the trigger safety lock to enable the start-up;
4. Press the gun trigger (6) until all the air has escaped
from the pump and water hose;
5. Plug in the power cord;
6. Set the "ON/OFF" switch (3 ) to “ON” position;
7. Press the gun trigger to start spraying;
Always turn on the water supply tap before turning the
machine on. Operating with the machine with no
water will cause serious damages