Safety Warnings - Clarke KING150 Operation & Maintenance Instructions Manual

SAFETY WARNINGS

WARNING: READ ALL SAFETY WARNINGS BEFORE USING THE HOT
WASHER.
WARNING: ALWAYS DISCONNECT FROM THE ELECTRICAL POWER SUPPLY
AND REMOVE THE PLUG FROM THE SOCKET BEFORE CARRYING OUT ANY
MAINTENANCE.
1. This hot washer is for outdoor use
only.
2. Do not cover the top exhaust
during use.
3. Always wear protective clothing,
safety shoes and safety glasses.
Loose particles & other debris
may be propelled at high speed
by the water jet.
4. Always disconnect the electricity
and water supplies on
completion of every job.
5. High pressure jets can be
dangerous if subject to misuse.
The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, live electrical
equipment or the hot washer
itself.
6. Do not operate the hot washer if
the cover has been removed.
7. Do not use the hot washer if a
power cable or important parts of
the hot washer are damaged,
e.g. safety devices, high pressure
hoses, trigger, gun.
8. Do not direct the nozzle toward
mechanical parts containing
lubricating grease, as the grease
will dissolve and spread over the
surrounding ground.
9. Only use hoses, fittings and
couplings recommended by
Clarke International
Parts & Service: 020 8988 7400 / E-mail: Parts@clarkeinternational.com or Service@clarkeinternational.com
10. Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only
be cleaned from a minimum
distance of 30 cm, otherwise the
vehicle tyre/tyre valve could be
damaged by the high-pressure
jet. The first indication of this is a
discoloration of the tyre.
Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre
valves can be dangerous.
11. This hot washer should not be left
in standby for more than 5
minutes.
12. Switch the hot washer off
completely whenever it is left
unattended.
13. Do not spray flammable liquids
due to the risk of explosion.
14. Take care not to damage the
power cable. If the power cable
is damaged, it must be replaced
by Clarke International service
department.
15. Keep a firm hold of the spray gun
and be prepared for kickback
when you pull the trigger.
16. When the hot washer is working
do not use it in an enclosed
space where ventilation may be
insufficient. NEVER cover the hot
washer.
17. Do not let children or
untrained personnel use this
hot washer.
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