Nilfisk-Advance America E 140.2 - Manual (Page 3)

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Index
1 Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3
2 Description ...............................................................................4
3 Before you start using your pressure washer ...........................5
4 Operating your pressure washer ..............................................6
5 Fields of Application
and
Working Methods .............................................................10
6 After using your pressure washer ...........................................12
7 Maintenance
...........................................................................13
8 Trouble Shooting ....................................................................14
9 Further information .................................................................15
10 EC Declaration of Conformity .................................................17
1 Safety Precautions and Warnings
Before starting up
your high-pres-
sure washer for
the fi rst time, this
instruction manual
must be read through carefully.
Save the instructions for later
use.
Safety instructions
marked with this
symbol must be
observed to pre-
vent danger to persons.
This symbol is
used to mark
safety instruc-
tions that must
be observed to
prevent damage to the
machine and its performance.
This symbol
indicates tips
and instructions
to simplify work and to ensure a
safe operation.
Do not let children or people
who have not read the instruc-
tion manual ope rate the ma-
chine.
Before starting up your machine
please check it carefully for any
defects. If you fi nd any, do not
start up your machine and con-
tact your Nilfi sk distributor.
Especially check:
The insulation of the electric
cable should be faultless
and without any cracks. If the
electric cable is damaged, an
authorized Nilfi sk distributor
should replace it.
WARNING!
High pressure jets can be
dangerous. Never direct the
water jet at persons, pets,
live electrical equipment or
the machine itself.
Never try to clean clothes or
footwear on yourself or other
persons.
Hold the spray lance fi rmly
with both hands. The spray
lance is affected by a thrust
of up to 16.4 N during ope-
ration.
The operator and anyone in
the immediate vicinity of the
site of cleaning should take
action to protect themselves
from being struck by debris
dislodged during operation.
Wear goggles during opera-
tion.
Never use the machine in
an environment where there
could be a danger of explo-
sion. If any doubt arises,
please contact the local
authorities.
It is not allowed to clean
asbestos- containing surfaces
with high pressure.
This high pressure washer
must not be used at tempe-
ratures below 0°C.
Never let any persons stay
under the product when
stored on the wall.
WARNING!
Inadequate extension cables
can be dangerous. Cables on
drums should always be com-
pletely unwinded to prevent the
cable from overheating.
Symbols used to mark in-
structions