User manual NILFISK VP 300

[. . . ] Safety instructions marked with this symbol must be observed to prevent danger to persons. This symbol is used to mark safety instructions that must be observed to prevent damage to the machine and its performance. This symbol indicates tips and instructions to simplify work and to ensure a safe operation. Do not let children or people who have not read the instruction manual operate the machine. [. . . ] 1 Application This high-pressure washer has been developed for domestic use for cleaning: - Car, motorbike, boat, caravan, trailer, patio/drive/flagstones, woodwork, brickwork, barbecue, garden furniture, lawn mower Section 5 describes the use of the high-pressure washer for vaious cleaning jobs. Only use the high-pressure washer for purposes described in this manual. The safety precautions must be observed to prevent damage to the machine, the surface to be cleaned or severe personal injuries. 1 Start/stop switch 2 Water inlet (with filter) 3 High pressure connection (only machines without hose reel) 4 High pressure hose 5 Electric cable 6 Button for regulation of pressure and water volume 7 Ergo 2000 spray handle with lock (7a) 8 Flexopower Plus spray lance 9 Turbohammer Plus spray lance 10 Detachable detergent container 11 Nozzle cleaning tool 12 Dosing of detergents 13 Hose reel 14 Hose hook (only machines without hose reel) 15 Model tag 16 Button for telescopic handle 17 Telescopic handle 18 Turnable cable hook Specifications: See model tag (15) of machine. 3 Before you start using your pressure washer Note: the hose hook can be mounted on the front as well as on the back. Front position is to be used if the product is used together with a special wall hook for wall storage. Screw the quick coupling tight on to the water inlet (2). Note: The inlet filter must always be fitted in the water inlet pipe to filter out sand, limestone and other impurities as these will damage the pump valves. 1 Connection of high pressure hose Machines without hose reel: Attach the high pressure hose (4) to the high pressure connection of the machine (3). Machines with hose reel: Unwind the high pressure hose completely. Pull the blue quick-release grip (A) of the spray gun backwards. Turn the start/stop switch to position "I" and let the water run, until the air has escaped from the water hose and the pump. Let the detergent act for the time stated on the packing of the detergent and flush with pure water. Remove the cover with suction hose from the detergent container. The cover has a standard thread and fits common detergent containers. If your container does not have a standard thread, detach the filter from the suction hose and remove the cover. remount the filter in the suction hose. Extra detergent hose can be pulled out of the machine. Working pressure and water volume can be regulated on the machine by turning the button for regulation of pressure / water volume (6). 1 General Efficient high presure cleaning is achieved by following a few guidelines, combined with your own personal experience of specific cleaning tasks. Accessories and detergents, when correctly chosen, can increase the efficiency of your pressure washer. Here is some basic information about cleaning. [. . . ] Any repair should always be made in an authorized workshop with original spare parts. Clean the water inlet filter regularly once a month or more frequently according to use. Carefully loosen the filter with a pair of pliers and clean it. check that it is intact before re-mounting it. [. . . ]