General Safety Information - Hoover Power Wash 1 User Manual

GENERAL SAFETY INFORMATION

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FOR DOMESTIC USE ONLY.
This pressure washer is intended for domestic use only and NOT for commercial or industrial use.
1. This Pressure washer is for outdoor use only.
2. It is your responsibility to check the suitability of the surface to be cleaned. Hoover cannot be held
responsible for damage caused.
3. Keep fingers, hair and loose clothing from moving parts and openings whilst using the pressure
washer.
4. When using your pressure washer the recommended working distance between the nozzle and
surface area or object to be cleaned is 30cm.
5. This appliance can only be used by children aged from 8 years and above and persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience and knowledge if they have been given
supervision or instruction concerning use of the appliance in a safe way and understand the hazards
involved. Children should not play with the appliance. Cleaning and user maintenance shall not be
made by children without supervision.
6. Only recommend the use of genuine accessories and solution to be used with this pressure washer.
The use of non-branded accessories and solution will invalidate your warranty.
7. Don't leave the pressure washer unattended or running when not in use for more than 5 minutes
without depressing the trigger.
8. Don't use this pressure washer if it has been dropped, damaged or immersed in water.
9. Don't use pressure washer if the power cord or plug is damaged.
10. Don't handle the plug of the pressure washer with wet hands.
11. Don't use the pressure washer without supply hose (minimum 5m length) in place
12. Don't use the pressure washer without the water filter in place.
13. Don't pull or carry this pressure washer by the power cord. Don't use the power cord as a handle,
pull the power cord around corners or sharp edges or close a door over the power cord. Don't
unplug pressure washer by pulling on the power cord.
14. Don't aim the pressure washer at people, animals, plants, electrical components, wires, or the
pressure washer itself.
15. Don't use the pressure washer on electrical components, damaged/delicate paint surfaces, tyres,
engines/motors.
16. Don't use the pressure washer with incorrect voltage as this may result in damage or injury to the
user. The correct voltage is listed on the rating label.
17. Always wear suitable clothing footwear and eye protection whilst using the pressure washer.
18. Always connect the water supply, remove the lance and squeeze the trigger to run water through the
machine before switching the power on.
19. Always use a suitable hose connector to match the coupling on the pressure washer with a non-return
valve at tap end of the supply hose.
20. Always unplug the pressure washer before cleaning or carrying out any maintenance.
21. Always turn off and unplug the pressure washer before disconnecting or connecting the hose, after
use always wrap the pressure hose and power cord around the storage clips provided.
22. Always release any built up pressure in the handle prior to disconnecting the hose and ensure water
inlet filter is clean prior to storage in a cool dry place.
23. Use only approved 13amp extension cords with RCD, non-approved extension cords may overheat.
Care should be taken to arrange the extension cord as it could be a trip hazard.
24. Always make sure the power/extension cord is fully unwound and prevent the power/extension cord
from getting wet during use.
25. Always replace the fuse in the plug with a 13amp fuse. Always protect the power cable from heated
surfaces or near open flames.
26. Always carry the pressure washer by the handle.
27. Always check water hose and accessories are not damaged, broken or worn before use.
28. Type Y Attachment - Damaged supply cords to be replaced by the manufacturer, service agent
or similarly qualified person to avoid hazard
29. The electric supply connection shall be made by a qualified electrician and comply
with IEC 60364-1
30. Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order to clean clothes or footwear
PLEASE KEEP INSTRUCTIONS FOR FURTHER USE.