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Safety precautions and warnings GB
5. WARNING! Operator and anyone in immediate vicinity of the site of cleaning should take action to
protect themself from being struck by debris dislodged during operation.
6. According to regulations persons under the age of 18 must not operate cleaning machines with a
working pressure above 70 bar (applies to this machine).
7. The machine should be placed as far away from the cleaning site as possible.
8. Only let instructed personnel operate the machine.
9. Don’t start the machine until the high pressure hose has been correctly mounted.
10. Spray handle and lance are affected by a thrust during operation - therefore always hold
the spray lance firmly with both hands.
11. At intervals, the machine should be stopped and the spray handle secured against inadvertent use
by locking the trigger with locking device.
12. Only activate the trigger by hand. Never tie it up or fix it in any other way.
13. Avoid damage to the high pressure hose such as running over by a car, squeezing, pulling, knot-
ting/kinking etc. and keep it away from oil and sharp or hot objects, as such may cause the hose to
burst.
14. Never dismount the high pressure hose when the water temperature is above 50°C
(risk of scalding) or while the machine is in operation. Disconnect the cleaner and the
water connec-tion before dismounting the high pressure hose.
15. Never jerk the cable to disconnect the plug from socket.
16. Always disconnect the plug from socket prior to disconnecting any extension cables.
17. Avoid damage to the electric cables such as running over by a car, squeezing, pulling, knotting etc.
and keep them away from sharp or hot objects.
18.
Never
use the machine in an environment where there could be a danger of explosion.
19. WARNING! High pressure hoses, nozzles and connections are important for safety when operating
the machine. Only use the high pressure steam hoses (with an imprinted max. temperature of
150°C), nozzles and connections prescribed by ALTO.
20. For safety reasons only use original ALTO accessories and spare parts.
21. In icy conditions never start the cleaner until machine, hoses and accessories have thawed. Other-
wise the machine could be damaged.
22. The cleaner should not be covered during operation.
23. The flue gases of the boiler are hazardous to health. Always secure correct and adequate exhausti-
on during indoor operation.
24. WARNING! Use of a wrong fuel can be hazardous!
DANGER OF FIRE
* Always place the machine at a distance of at least 1 m from buildings or equipment during operation.
* Never place inflammable products such as petrol etc. close to the machine during operation.
* Never place the machine in the immediate vicinity of sources of heat (gas burners, heaters etc.).
2.3 General
1. It is not allowed to clean asbestos-containing surfaces with high pressure, unless using special equip-
ment.
2. Persons under the influence of alcohol, drugs and medicine should not operate the machine.
3. Never touch plug and socket with wet hands.
4. WARNING! This machine has been constructed for use with ALTO detergents with a pH value of 5.5-
8.5. The use of other detergents or chemicals may cause problems as to the operation and the safe-
ty.
5. When using detergents the instructions should always be strictly observed.
6. Always unplug when cleaning and maintaining the machine.
7. Don’t use the machine if the electric cable or important parts of the equipment are damaged - i.e.
safety devices, high pressure hoses, spray handles, cabinet.
8. The most efficient cleaning is obtained if you adjust the distance to the surface which is to be cleaned.
Thus you will also avoid damaging the surface.
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