Defort DPW-1650 Mode D'emploi page 8

● In versions not equipped with TSS device, do not
operate the cleaner for more than 1-2 minutes with
the gun closed as this could damage the seals.
● Protect the cleaner from freezing during the winter.
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● Do not obstruct the ventilation grilles during opera-
tion.
● The cross-section of any extension cables used
must be proportional to their length, i.e. the longer
the extension cable, the greater the cross-section;
cables with a protection level of "IPX5" must be
used.
● Position the cleaner AS NEAR POSSIBLE to the wa-
ter supply.
● The packaging is easily recyclable, and must be dis-
posed of in compliance with the regulations in force
in the country of installation.
● Use the cleaner only with accessories and replace-
ment parts authorized by the manufacturer. The use
of original accessories and replacement parts will
ensure safe, trouble-free operation.
● The cleaner must be used standing on a secure, sta-
ble surface.
● Avoid unintentional fi ring of the trigger. Do not carry
the lance/ trigger assembly with your hand over the
trigger. Always use the trigger lock mechanism.
● Ensure that the safety lock on the trigger is used,
when you have stopped using the pressure washer
to prevent accidental operation. (fi g 5)
SAFETY "MUST NOTS"
- EXPLOSION OR POISONING.
DO NOT use the cleaner with infl ammable or toxic
liquids, or any products which are not compatible
with the correct operation of the cleaner.
- INJURY HAZARD.
DO NOT direct the water jet towards people or ani-
mals.
- ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT direct the water jet towards the unit itself,
electrical parts or towards other electrical equip-
ment.
- SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD.
DO NOT use the cleaner outdoors in case of rain.
- INJURY HAZARD.
DO NOT allow children or incompetent persons to
use the cleaner.
- ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
DO NOT touch the plug and/or socket with wet
hands.
- ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SHORT CIRCUIT HAZ-
ARD.
DO NOT use the cleaner if the electrical cable is
damaged.
- EXPLOSION HAZARD.
DO NOT use the cleaner if the high pressure hose is
damaged.
- ACCIDENT HAZARD.
DO NOT jam the trigger in the operating position.
- ACCIDENT HAZARD.
Check that the data plates are affi xed to the cleaner, if
not, inform your dealer. Cleaners without plates must
NOT be used as they are unidentifi able and potentially
dangerous.
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- EXPLOSION HAZARD.
DO NOT tamper with or alter the calibration of the
safety valve.
- HAZARDOUS ALTERATION OF OPERATING PER-
FORMANCE.
DO NOT alter the original diameter of the spray
head nozzle.
- ACCIDENT HAZARD.
DO NOT leave the cleaner unattended.
- SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD.
DO NOT move the cleaner by pulling on the electrical
cable.
SAFETY "MUSTS"
- SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD.
All electrical conductors MUST BE PROTECTED
against the water jet.
- ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
The cleaner MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED to a
correctly earthed power supply.
- Use a Residual Current Device (RCD) of not more
than 30 mA, at the plug socket when using this appli-
ance.
- INJURY HAZARD.
The high pressure may cause materials to bounce
off surfaces at speed; therefore protective clothing
and safety goggles MUST BE WORN.
- ACCIDENTAL START-UP HAZARD.
Before doing work on the cleaner, REMOVE the
plug.
- INJURY HAZARD.
Before pressing the trigger, GRIP the gun fi rmly to
counteract the recoil.
- CONTAMINATION HAZARD.
COMPLY WITH the requirements of the local water
supply company. According to DIN 1988, power-jet
cleaners may only be connected to the mains drink-
ing water supply if a backfl ow preventer valve with
drain facility is installed in the supply hose.
- ACCIDENT HAZARD.
Maintenance and/or repair of electrical components
MUST be carried out by qualifi ed staff.
- INJURY HAZARD.
DISCHARGE residual pressure before
disconnecting the cleaner hose.
- ACCIDENT HAZARD.
Before using the cleaner, CHECK every time that
the screws are fully tightened and that there are no
broken or worn parts.
- EXPLOSION AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD.
Only USE detergents which will not corrode the
coating materials of the high pressure hose/electri-
cal cable.
- INJURY HAZARD.
ENSURE that all people or animals keep a minimum
distance of 16 yd. (15m) away.
SAFETY VALVE
The safety valve also functions as a pressure limiting
valve. When the gun trigger is released, the safety
valve opens and the water recirculates through the
pump inlet.