2.0 Instructions for use Safety precautions and warnings US
Before starting your high pressure washer for the first time, we advise you to read through the following sections: 2.0 Instructions for use and 3.0 Operating instructions and to follow all instructions to ensure the protection of user, surroundings and machine.
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Risk of Injection or Injury -
Do not Direct Discharge Stream at Persons
The high water pressure from a high pressure washer may cause personal injury or property damage if the following „IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS“ are not strictly observed.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
- WARNING -
When using this product, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:
zRead all of the instructions before using the product.
zTo reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary when the pressure washer is used near children.
zKnow how to stop the product. Be thoroughly familiar with all the controls.
zStay alert - watch what you are doing.
zDo not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
zKeep the operating area clear of all persons.
zDo not
ance at all times.
z Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.
z WARNING! Never direct the water jet towards people, pets, electric wiring, or the machine itself.
zWARNING! Never try to clean clothes or footwear on yourself or other persons.
zWear eye protection during operation.
zNever work barefoot or with sandals.
zWARNING! The operator and anyone in immediate vicinity of the cleaning site should
protect himself from being struck by debris dislodged during cleaning operations. z Only trained personnel, familiar with this manual should operate the machine.
z The spray handle and lance are affected by thrust during operation - Always hold the spray lance firmly with both hands.
zWhen the machine is not in use, the spray handle trigger should be locked.
zActivate the trigger only by hand. Never tie or wedge it open in any other way.
zAvoid damage to the high pressure hose (such as running over it with vehicles, squeezing, pulling, knots/kinks etc.) and keep it away from oil and sharp or hot objects. Failure to protect the hose may cause it to burst.
zNever detach the high pressure hose or the water inlet hose while the machine is in operation (risk of scalding). Disconnect the power and the inlet water connection before detaching the high pressure hose or the water inlet hose.
zAvoid damage to the power cord (such as running it with vehicles, squeezing, pulling, knots etc.) and keep them away from sharp or hot objects.
zNever use the machine in an environment where there could be a danger of explosion.
zWARNING! The integrity of high pressure hoses, nozzles and connections are important for safety when operating the machine. Only use the high pressure hoses, nozzles and connections prescribed by ALTO.
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