Operation - Comet KSM 1450 Betriebs- Und Wartungsanleitung

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CAUTION
• 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 of any optional
accessories to be used.
• Do not use the high pressure cleaner if:
- the power supply cable or other important parts such as the high pressure pipe, the safety
devices, the cleaner gun and the lance are damaged;
- the high pressure cleaner has been tipped over or has been bumped;
- there are obvious leaks of water.
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 power supply cable, 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.
• Before using the water cleaner, make sure it is in a dry place and that it is in a flat and stable
position in order to avoid accidents and prevent it from falling over.
• 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.
• 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, and energized electrical appliances or towards the water
cleaner itself.
• Hold the cleaner gun firmly during use: when operating the lever (28), the operator is subjected
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).
• Do not point the jet towards oneself or other people in order to clean off clothing or
footwear.
• To protect the environment, vehicle engines and machinery with oil-pressure circuits must only
be cleaned in areas with a suitable oil trap.
• Vehicle tyres must be cleaned at a distance of at least 50cm/19 in to safeguard them from being
damaged by the high-pressure jet. The first evidence of damage to a tyre is a change in colour.
• Do not point the high-pressure jet towards materials, which contain asbestos or other harmful
substances.
• Do not use the water cleaner in the rain.
• Pay particular attention to the instructions in the "Checks and connection to the mains
electricity supply" section.
• Pay particular attention to the instructions in the "Use with detergents" section.
• When the water cleaner is not in use, do not leave its plug in the power outlet and disconnect it
before any activity. More precisely, make sure that the mains switch (2) is in position "0", remove
the plug from the power outlet, press the lever (28) on the cleaner gun to eliminate any remaining
pressure and bring the safety catch in its locked position (29) (Fig. 2 - position S):
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