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OPERATION
WARNING
• Do not operate the pump if the machine where it is tted does not conform to the safety regulations
set down in European Directives. is conformity is guaranteed by the
mark and the Declaration
of Conformity issued by the Manufacturer of the machine where the pump is tted.
• Read the information provided in this manual and in the instructions for the machine with the pump with
due care before operating the pump. It is particularly important to make sure you have understood how
the pump and the machine with the pump work as regards uid sensing.
• Due care and attention is needed when using the pump. Never let other people use the pump unless you are
sure they have read these instructions and know how to operate the pump. e pump must not be used by
children or persons without adequate training.
• Comply with the safety information provided in the operating and maintenance manual of the machine
with the pump especially as regards the use of personal protective equipment (safety goggles, ear mus, face
masks etc.).
• Comply with the safety information in the operating and maintenance manual of any optional accessories
that are used.
• Do not use the pump if:
- the pump has fallen or has been knocked;
- you can see leaking oil;
- you can see leaking water.
and have the pump checked over by a
SKILLED TECHNICIAN.
• Pay special attention when the pump is used in situations where moving vehicles could crush or damage
the delivery hose and the spraying gun.
• e pump should always be monitored and remain out of children’s reach while it is working. Pay special
attention when pumps are used close to children’s nurseries, hospitals and residential care homes because
unassisted children, elderly or disabled people may in the vicinity.
• You must wear proper work gear before you start to use the pump for protection against potential impact
with the pressurised water. Do not operate the pump near people who are not wearing protective work gear.
• Water can be dangerous at high-pressure if it is not used correctly. Do not point the spray towards people,
animals, energized electrical devices or the pump itself.
• Grip the spraying gun rmly during use in order to counter the recoil eect you will feel when you press the
control lever.
• Do not point the spray of water towards yourself or any other person with the intent of washing clothes or
shoes.
• Do not point the spray of pressurised water towards any materials containing asbestos or other substances
that are a health hazard.
• Make sure the pump’s moving parts are protected and cannot be accessed by unauthorised personnel.
• Do not approach the pump’s moving parts, even if they are protected.
• Do not remove the safety guards that protect moving parts.
• Do not carry out maintenance on the pump when it is running.
• Comply with the information in the section on
“INTENDED USE”.
• Do not alter how the pump has been installed, especially how it has been secured or its hydraulic connections.
• Do not operate any taps on the pump unless they are connected to an application that prevents the accidental
release of pumped liquid.
• Do not tamper with controls and safety devices.
• e machine with the pump must be connected to the mains electricity supply by a Qualied Electrician
according to the current standards in the country where it is used.
• e machine with the pump must not be operated in enclosed environments if it is run by a combustion
engine.
PRELIMINARY CHECKS
WARNING
• Carry out the preliminary checks recommended by the Manufacturer of the machine with the pump.