5
Safety information
1.2
General notes
• Apart from the instructions in this op-
erating manual, the general safety
and accident prevention regulations
of the legislation must be taken into
account.
• Before the machine is put into ser-
vice, please read carefully the oper-
ating manual you receive as well as
further separate instructions for addi-
tional implements or attachments
and observe them in all aspects in
your work.
• The device may be used, maintained
and repaired only by persons who
have been instructed by Hako ex-
perts.
• You should pay special attention to
the safety instructions. For errors in
operating the device can be avoided
and its trouble-free operation can be
guaranteed only with precise factual
knowledge.
• The operating manual must be avail-
able constantly at the place of use of
the device and should therefore be
kept carefully on the device.
• Please hand over these documents
to the new owner/operator on sale or
rental of the device. Have the hand-
over confirmed!
• Spare parts must correspond to the
original parts with regard to safety.
1.3
Operating instructions
• Check the device for operating safe-
ty before every start-up! Remove
faults immediately!
• Before starting work, the operator
must familiarize himself with all
equipment, operating and actuating
elements as well as with their func-
tion. It is too late to do this during op-
eration!
• Personal protective equipment must
be worn when working with the
Citymaster 1600.
• Do not direct the jet of the Citymaster
1600 onto yourself or other persons
to clean clothes or footwear.
• If an extension hose is used, the plug
and coupling must be water-tight.
• Use the high-pressure lance only
when standing on a firm surface, e.g.
not on ladders or from the cab.
• The maximum operating pressure
set by the manufacturer may not be
increased.
• When taking out of service, relieve
the pressure of parts under pressure
(hoses, etc.)
• Work only with the machine at stand-
still and the parking brake applied.
1.4
Maintenance instructions
• Daily and weekly maintenance work
must be done by the operating staff.
In all other maintenance work,
please contact your nearest Hako
service centre.
• The maintenance work and mainte-
nance intervals specified in the oper-
ating manual must be complied with.
• Use suitable tools for the cleaning
and maintenance work.
• Have the device checked for safe
condition by an expert in accordance
with the accident prevention regula-
tions at appropriate intervals (we
recommend at least once yearly).
• Spare parts must at least comply
with the technical requirements
specified by the manufacturer.This is
guaranteed by original spare parts.
• Switch the device off for cleaning
and maintaining the machine as well
as before replacing parts.
• Cleaning the machine with a high-
pressure cleaner or steam jet is not
allowed.