Introduction; Important Safety Information - Landa MPE5-5000 Operator's Manual

MPE SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Landa Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of the
MPE5-50021B and MPE5-50021C washers. All informa-
tion in this manual is based on the latest product informa-
tion available at the time of printing.
Landa, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
The MPE Series was designed for maximum
use of 8 hours per day, 5 days per week.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this Landa pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator's native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
CAUTION
WARNING
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL
THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
death, serious bodily injury and/
or property damage.
LANDA MPE • Rev. 5/02
OPERATOR'S MANUAL
To comply with the National Electrical code (NFPA
70) and provide additional protection from risk of elec-
tric shock, these pressure washers are equipped with
a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter on 230
single phases and smaller.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can ig-
nite causing property damage or
severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
flammable liquids or operate in
FLAMMABLE
an explosive location.
LIQUIDS.
WARNING: Keep water spray
WARNING
away from electrical wiring or fa-
tal electrical shock may result.
6. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
owner to connect this machine
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
to a UL grounded receptacle of
proper voltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray
water on or near electrical components. Do not touch
machine with wet hands or while standing in water.
Always disconnect power before servicing.
7. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before
starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING: High pressure stream
WARNING
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its un-
derlying tissues, leading to serious
injury and possible amputation.
8. High pressure developed by
HIGH PRESSURE
these machines will cause per-
STREAM CAN
PIERCE SKIN AND
sonal injury or equipment dam-
TISSUES.
age. Use caution when operat-
ing. Do not direct discharge stream at people, or se-
vere injury or death will result.
9. Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds.
10. Eye safety devices and foot pro-
tection must be worn when us-
ing this equipment.
USE PROTECTIVE
EYEWEAR WHEN
OPERATING.