Hitachi AW 100 User manual

Do not use the appliance without reading the handling instruction.
Handling instructions
High Pressure Washer
AW 100
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114 to 15 mm )Nozzle
220 mm or less qProtrusion
3Gun holder wSpray
4Cord holder eJet
5Washer protrusion rDetergent nozzle
6Handle tWater supply pipe
7Screw yBottle
8Power plug uCenter of the trigger
9Switch iPush
0Water feed inlet oTrigger
!Water feed inlet cap pTrigger stopper
@Water feed connector aLock
#Tighten sRelease
$Water outlet dHigh-pressure hose
%Water outlet cap fLoosen
^O-ring gNozzle cleaner pin
&Ring hHole of the nozzle
*Trigger gun jStrainer
(Connector kVariable nozzle
Symbols
WARNING
The following show symbols used for the machine. Be sure that you
understand their meaning before use.
Read all safety
warnings and all
instructions.
Failure to follow
the warnings and
instructions may result
in electric shock, fire
and/or serious injury.
High-pressure water
can be dangerous if
used incorrectly. High-
pressure water jets
must not be directed
at people, electrical
equipment or the
washer itself.
Only for EU countries
Do not dispose of electric
tools together with
household waste material!
In observance of European
Directive 2002/96/EC
on waste electrical and
electronic equipment
and its implementation in
accordance with national
law, electric tools that
have reached the end of
their life must be collected
separately and returned
to an environmentally
compatible recycling facility.
Water that has passed
through the backflow
valve cannot be used
for drinking.
Alternating current
Class II tool
Warning
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GENERAL POWER TOOL SAFETY WARNINGS
WARNING
Read all safety warnings and all instructions.
Failure to follow the warnings and instructions may result in electric
shock, fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
1. Make sure the work area is always kept neat and
tidy.
Failure to observe this may result in accidents.
2. Take the surrounding environment into
consideration when using the washer.
○Make sure the work area is brightly lit.
○Do not use the washer near flammable liquid or gas.
3. Beware of electric shocks.
Do not touch anything that is earthed (grounded) when
using the High Pressure Washer. (For example, pipes,
heaters, microwave ovens, refrigerators, etc.)
4. Do not use the washer near children.
○People other than the person using the washer must not
be allowed to touch the washer or the cord.
○People other than the person using the washer must not
come near the work area.
5. Store the washer in asafe place when not in use.
Store the washer in a dry, high location or protected with
a lock out of the reach of children.
6. Do not use the washer in inappropriate ways.
○Use the High Pressure Washer within the limits of its
capabilities to ensure safe and efficient results.
○Do not use the washer for any purpose other than that for
which it was designed.
7. Wear safe clothing when using the washer.
Use safety boots, gloves, helmets with visors and
earplugs in accordance with necessity.
8. Use protective goggles and dust-protection masks
when using the washer.
There is a chance that splashes and dust may enter the
eyes and mouth when using the washer.
9. Do not handle the power cord roughly.
○Do not carry the High Pressure Washer with only the
power cord or pull the plug from the socket while holding
the power cord.
○Keep the power cord away from heat, oil and sharp
corners.
10. Make sure the item being cleaned is firmly fixed in
place.
There are cases in which the power of the water pressure
will cause light objects to fly off. Do not use the washer on
light objects that cannot be fixed in place.
11. Maintain aproper stance when using the washer.
Make sure your feet are always placed firmly on the
ground to maintain balance.
12. Pay close attention to maintaining the High Pressure
Washer.
○Clean the washer regularly to ensure safe and efficient
use.
○Refer to the instruction manual when replacing supplied
parts.
○Regularly check the power cord and ask your dealer for
repairs in the event of it being damaged.
○If using an extension cord, check it regularly and replace
it in the event of it being damaged.
○Make sure the grip is always kept dry and clean, and do
not allow oil of grease to come into contact with it.
13. Switch offand unplug the High Pressure Washer in
the following situations:
○When it is not in use and when it is being repaired.
○When attaching or detaching supplied or purchased
parts.
○In other situations in which risks seem apparent.
14. Always remove equipment used for adjustment
purposes.
Check to make sure that all equipment used for
adjustment purposes has been removed before switching
on the power.
15. Avoid accidentally switching on the power.
○Make sure you do not accidentally switch on the power to
the washer when it is plugged in.
○Check to make sure that the washer is switched off
before plugging it into the power supply.
16. Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
17. Pay attention at all times when using the washer.
○Pay attention to the methods of use stipulated in the
instruction manual and the surrounding environment
when using the High Pressure Washer.
○Do not use the washer when tired.
18. Only use specified accessories and attachments.
Using accessories and attachments other than those
specified in the instruction manual or in Hitachi catalogs
may result in accidents or injuries and must be avoided at
all costs.
19. High Pressure Washer repairs to be performed only
by experts.
○The High Pressure Washer conforms to all relevant
safety regulations and must not be modified.
○All repairs must be requested to Hitachi authorized
service centers. Attempting to carry out repairs without
the correct skills may result in accidents or injuries.
20. Do not use the machine if asupply cord or important
parts of the machine are damaged, e.g. safety
devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
21. Use apower supply that conforms to the voltage
listed on the name plate.
Failure to observe this may result in the washer operating
at higher speeds than normal, leading to overheating
and the outbreak of smoke and fire, which may cause
damage or injuries.
22. Use an independent power socket with arated value
of 15 Aor more.
Sharing a power socket with other equipment may result
in the breaker shutting down.
23. Hold the trigger gun firmly in both hands when
using the washer.
Failure to observe this may result in injury.
24. High-pressure water can be dangerous if used
incorrectly.
High-pressure water jets must not be directed at people,
animals, easily-broken items, electrical equipment or the
washer itself.
25. Do not use gasoline, oil, organic solvents or
other inflammable or toxic liquids, or any other
inappropriate liquid.
Failure to observe this may result in explosions, the
outbreak of fire or smoke, or other accidents, which may
cause damage or injury.
26. When washing automobile tires, make sure that the
tip of the nozzle is kept at least 50cm distant from
the surface being washed.
Failure to observe this may result in damage to the tire or
brakes, which may cause serious accidents.
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