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USER MANUAL

LIGHTING SYSTEM OPERATION

1.To turn on the lighting and signalling system, use the combination switch (35, Fig. D), having the following functions:

•Headlights off, with mark (35b) at the symbol O

•Running lights on, with mark (35b) at the symbol

•Low beam on, with mark (35b) at the symbol

•High beam on, with mark (35b) at the symbol and lowered lever (35a)

•High beam temporary on, lifting the lever (35a)

•Right turn signal on, bringing the lever (35a) forward

•Left turn signal on, bringing the lever (35a) backward

•Horn activation, pushing the lever (35a) in the direction shown by the arrow (35c)

NOTE

The suction inlet light (46, Fig. G) turns on when the running lights (2) are turned on.

CEILING LIGHT OPERATION

Turn on the ceiling light (19, Fig. D) inside the cab by pressing on its left or right side. When the ceiling light is in central position, it turns off.

3RD BROOM WORKING LIGHT OPERATION

Turn on the 3rd broom working light with the switch (52, Fig. D).

HAZARD WARNING LIGHT OPERATION

Turn on the hazard warning lights with the switch (20, Fig. D).

HOPPER MANUAL LIFTING

To lift/lower the hopper (6, Fig. G) manually (when the diesel engine is faulty, etc.) perform the following procedure.

Hopper manual lifting

1.Check that the machine is on a solid and level ground, especially if the hopper (6, Fig. G) is full.

2.Turn off the engine (if it is not already off), by turning the ignition key (24, Fig. D) counterclockwise, to the end of stroke, and then remove it.

3.Engage the parking brake (13, Fig. E).

4.Open the left side upper and lower lids (9 and 11, Fig. G) by disengaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.

5.Remove the hand pump lever (27, Fig. F).

6.Install the lever (1, Fig. O) on the hand pump (2).

7.Check that the hopper lifting/lowering selector (3, Fig. O) is in lifting position [try to pump with the lever (1)].

8.Carefully activate the pump (2, Fig. O) with the lever (1) and lift the hopper completely.

9.Install the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F), according to the instructions shown on the relevant paragraph.

Hopper manual lowering

10.Remove the lifted hopper support rods (3, Fig. F), according to the instructions shown on the relevant paragraph.

11.Bring the selector (3, Fig. O) in lowering position and activate the pump (2) with the lever (1) until the hopper is completely lowered.

12.Remove the lever (1, Fig. O) from the pump and place it in its housing (27, Fig. F).

13.Turn the pump selector to the centre.

14.Close the left side upper and lower lids (11 and 9, Fig. G) by engaging the fasteners (10 and 12) with the supplied key.

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Nilfisk-ALTO RS 1300 Lighting System Operation, Ceiling Light Operation, 3RD Broom Working Light Operation
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RS 1300 specifications

Nilfisk-ALTO RS 1300 is a leading pressure washer renowned for its powerful performance and versatile applications. Designed for both commercial and residential use, this model caters to a wide range of cleaning needs, including patios, driveways, vehicles, and garden furniture.

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