NEWS SAFE JETTING ROTHENBERGER JETTER DRAIN CLEANING JETTER RISK ASSESSMENT In accordance with the National Occupational Health and Safety Commission’s requirements, the data detailed throughout this manual applies to all Class B Drain Cleaning Models. DESCRIPTION: Engine driven, high-pressured, drain cleaning jetters are designed and optimised for both domestic and professional drain cleaning applications.
Risks associated with operating a drain cleaning jetter - for use on daily SAFE WORK METHOD STATEMENT Potential Hazard Risk Risk Controls Rating Entanglement with jetting Personal injury of the Minimise trip hazards through use of hose reel hose (tripping, falling) operator or bystanders Ensure firm footing before starting jetter High pressure water jet...
If you do have a problem with your ignite. Do not operate the jetter until the machine, please contact ROTHENBERGER or their area has been cleaned, and thus deemed to nominated service agent.
SAFE JETTING STAY SAFE SAFETY CLOTHING JETTER WARNING It is vitally important that all persons operating the unit Before commencing the operation of your drain must wear protective clothing, such as safety goggles, cleaning jetter, ensure that you have read and fully face shields, gloves, overalls or raincoat, steel capped comprehend this manual: boots as well as ear protection equipment as applicable.
ACCESSORY IDENTIFICATION The ROTHENBERGER ROBLAST jetter will come Remote Mini Reel (RB5002), a mobile hose reel that is fitted with 60 m of 1/4” lightweight Armadillo Red- equipped with the following accessories: flex jetting hose Steel hose reel rated to 6,000 psi 60 meters of 5,000 psi rated 5/16”...
BATTERY MAINTENACE 9. Once the engine has been started, close the The ROTHENBERGER jetter is fitted with a lead acid ball valve, at which point the pump will battery. It may be necessary to run the jetter for at least now go into bypass mode, and release the 20 minutes to recharge the battery as required.
PREPARATION FOR USE OPERATION AS A DRAIN CLEANING CHANGING NOZZLES JETTER ALWAYS WEAR PROTECTIVE GLOVES 1. Refer to page 8 for start-up procedure. 1. Ensure that the ball valve is turned to the OFF position before removing the hose from the 2.
Remote Mini Reel. EMERGENCY STOP BUTTON ROTHENBERGER recommends de-throttling the engine, As per safety standards AS/NZS4233.1, it’s mandatory and thus running with no load before turning the key that all Class B Jetters be fitted with an emergency and shutting off the engine.
Please be sure to never adjust the regulators on your pump. Doing so will void your warranty. Additionally, for any high-pressure pumping system malfunctions, please contact ROTHENBERGER, or an approved and qualified service centre. ALTERING PUMPING SYSTEM MAY RESULT IN SEVERE INJURY OR DEATH...
SAFE JETTING PERSONAL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT Appropriate personal protective equipment Body Protection should be worn where: In compliance with AS/NZS 3765.1 (or AS/NZS 3765.2 if working with hazardous chemicals) all persons should wear suitable waterproof clothing, applicable to the • Hazards cannot be prevented or otherwise suitably nature of work being done.
• If your hose happens to become jammed, which is a and immediately replaced if deemed to be damaged. fairly common occurrence, pull the hose hard and ROTHENBERGER supply strictly premium quality, then let it go quickly so that it may snap back and flexible jetting hoses on all jetters.
SAFE JETTING NOZZLES There are 3 main types of penetrating nozzles; the Predator, the Negotiator, and the Compressor. The Root Ranger is used to clear Furthermore, these 3 nozzles come in different what the Penetrator nozzles leave configuration options; 3 rear 1 forward, 6 rear 1 behind.
OPERATOR’S HAND SIGNALS Medical Recommendation This section offers a set of hand-signals, or non-verbal communications, to be utilised when carrying out water If an accident occurs in which pressurised water jetting operations. penetrates, or appears to have penetrated the skin, one must seek medical assistance immediately.
SAFE JETTING SERVICE RECORD Refer to page 17 for details of service schedule. A service record must be maintained to keep warranty valid. Date Description of Work Done Invoice # Signed...
All professional machines must be serviced thoroughly every 6 months, or 100 hours, whichever comes first. 2. Check engine oil level. Use an approved and qualified ROTHENBERGER service agent. Furthermore, the service should include the 3. Check nozzle for wear.
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