Comet PTO RW 15/150 Manuel D'utilisation Et D'entretien page 29

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• The pressure of the water supply must not be in excess of 8 bar/116 psi.
• Do not operate the high pressure cleaner with a priming depth in excess of 1 m/3,3 ft. In this
case, we also recommend fitting an additional filter to the end of the suction hose (contact your
dealer for further information).
• Do not operate the high pressure cleaner if it is not connected to a water supply.
• Do not supply the high pressure cleaner with salt water or water containing impurities. In this
event, run the high pressure cleaner for a few minutes with clean water.
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• Follow current regulations for connection to the mains water supply in the country where the
water cleaner is installed.
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• The high pressure cleaner must be used with care and attention. It is your responsibility to
make sure that any infrequent users have read these instructions and are acquainted with the
operation of the water cleaner; otherwise do not allow others to use the high pressure cleaner.
Water cleaners must not be used by children or by unauthorised personnel.
• Comply with the safety warnings in the operating and maintenance instructions for the tractor
and cardan shaft.
• Do not use the high pressure cleaner if:
- the high pressure pipe, the safety devices, the cleaner gun and the lance are damaged;
- the high pressure cleaner has been bumped;
- there are obvious leaks of water or of oil.
In these circumstances, the water cleaner should be tested by a Skilled Technician.
• It is especially important to pay great attention when the high pressure cleaner is used in
areas where there are moving vehicles as these can crush or damage the high pressure pipe,
the cleaner gun etc.
• During operation, never leave the water cleaner unattended and make sure it is out of children's reach.
Pay particular attention when using it in kindergartens, nursing homes and old people's homes, as
unsupervised children, elderly people and disabled people may be present in such places. Stay at a
safe distance of 1 m away from the high pressure cleaner, tractor and cardan shaft.
• Before you start using the high pressure cleaner, try to ensure it is on level ground, wherever
possible, along with the tractor (the maximum gradient allowed is 8.5° in any direction on
firm ground) and in a stable position. Also remember to pull the tractor's handbrake.
• Before moving the water cleaner, follow the instructions in the «Switching off» section.
• Before starting the water cleaner, put on clothing which guarantees adequate protection against
the possibility of incorrect manoeuvres of the jet of pressurised water. Do not operate the water
cleaner near people unless they are also wearing protective clothing.
• The person using the high pressure cleaner, along with any other persons working in the vicin-
ity, must wear closely-fitting work clothes without any loose parts, such as laces, ties, scarves
or similar items which could be caught up.
• Tie back long hair as this could be easily caught up in moving machine parts.
• High-pressure jets of water can be dangerous if they are not used properly. Do not point the
jet in the direction of people, animals, or energized electrical appliances .
• Hold the cleaner gun firmly during use: when operating the lever (24), the operator is sub-
jected to the backlash of the high pressure. The power of this recoil is indicated in the table
of technical specifications (recoil is expressed in N, where 1 N= 0.1 kg).
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