Start The Pressure Washer - Nilfisk-ALTO POSEIDON 5-54 DE User Manual

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4.1.3 Fuelling
4.2 Start the washer
4.2.1 Switching on the
washer when it is
connected to a water
supply
4.2.2 Switching on the
washer when it is
connected to open
tanks (suction mode)
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NOTE!
See chapter 8.3 for required
quantity of water and water
pressure.
WARNING!
Always shut off the engine
and let it cool for at least two
minutes before fuelling.
Avoid spilling fuel.
If you do spill fuel when fuelling,
do not start the engine before
the spilled fuel has evaporated.
If the washer is on a trailer, any
fuel spills must be wiped up
before the machine is started.
1. Before connecting the suction
hose to the washer, fi ll the
hose with water.
2. Start the washer.
3. Unlock the spray gun and
activate it.
4. When using this machine in
suction mode, fi rst ensure
that the system has been
bled of air by letting the
In the case of poor water quality
(sand, etc.), we recommend
that a fi ne water fi lter is fi tted in
the water inlet.
Never expose the machine
to an open fl ame. Smoking is
prohibited during fuelling. Also
read the operating manual for
the fuel engine.
Note: Never operate the
ma chine in a closed room; the
exhaust fumes are dan ger ous.
Follow the safety instructions
in chapter 1!
1. Start the engine. (See the
operating manual for the fuel
engine.)
2. Unlock the spray gun and
operate it.
3. Lock the safety catch even
during short pauses.
NOTE!
Operate the
spray gun several
times at short intervals to vent
the system.
machine run without spray
lance mounted until all air
has escaped.
During work breaks of more
than three minutes, switch off
the washer.
NOTE!
For automatic
suction from a tank,
watercourse or similar sup ply,
the inlet hose must be fi lled
with water before you start.
The suction height depends on
the water temperature. Max.
suction height (see section 8.3
Technical Data) is reached with
cold water (up to 8°C). With
70°C/60°C warm water, the
ma chine must be under or at
the water level.
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