Ryobi Dual Clean RPW105DM User manual

RPW105DM
Dual Clean™ PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL (Original Instructions)
Important! To reduce the risk of injury, the user must read and understand the operator’s manual
before using this product.
Thank you for your purchase.

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INTRODUCTION
This product has many features for making its use
more pleasant and enjoyable. Safety, performance, and
dependability have been given top priority in the design
of this product making it easy to maintain and operate.
When using power tools, basic safety precautions
should always be taken to reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock and personal injury. Also, please read
and heed the advice given in the additional safety
instructions.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions. Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result
in electric shock, re, and/or serious personal
injury.
n Learn the machine’s applications and limitations
as well as the specic potential hazards related
to this tool by studying this manual. Follow the
maintenance instructions specied in this
manual.
n Never operate the pressure washer with any guard or
cover removed or damaged.
nDo not operate the product while under the
inuence of drugs, alcohol, or any medication.
nDo not wear loose clothing, gloves, neckties, or
jewellery. They can get caught and draw you into
moving parts. Rubber gloves and non-skid footwear
are recommended when working outdoors. Also
wear protective hair covering to contain long hair.
Wear footwear that will protect your feet and improve
your grip on slippery surfaces.
n Always wear safety glasses with side shields.
nDon’t overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep proper footing and balance at all times.
WARNING:
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed
at persons, animals, electrical devices, or the
machine itself.
WARNING:
This Appliance has been designed for use with
the cleaning agent supplied or recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning
agents or chemicals may adversely affect the
safety of the appliance.
WARNING:
Don’t use the appliance within range of persons
unless they wear protective clothing
nThe electric supply connection shall be made by a
qualified electrician and comply with IEC60364-1.
oOnly connect this machine only to a supply circuit
protected by a residual current device (RCD) with a
tripping current of not more than 30mA.
oUse only extension cords that have watertight
connections and are intended for outdoor use.
Use only extension cords having an electrical
rating not less than the rating of the product.
Examine extension cord before using and replace if
damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not
pull on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away
from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect
the extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the product from the extension
cord.
nDo not direct the jet against yourself or others in
order to clean clothes or foot-wear.
nDisconnect from the electrical power supply before
carrying out user maintenance.
nTo ensure appliance safety, use only original spare
parts from the manufacturer or approved by the
manufacturer.
nDo not use the appliance if a supply cord or
important parts of the appliance are damaged, e.g.
safety devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
WARNING:
Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous.
WARNING:
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands.
n To reduce the risk of injury, High pressure cleaners
shall not be used by children or untrained personnel.
keep children and visitors away. All visitors should
wear safety glasses and be kept a safe distance
from work area.
This appliance is not intended for use by persons
(including children) with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been given supervision or
instruction concerning use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
n Use correct product. Don’t force product or
attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
n Use only recommended accessories. The use of
improper accessories may cause risk of injury.

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n Never leave product running unattended. Turn
power off. Don’t leave product until it comes to a
complete stop.
n Keep the motor free of grass, leaves, or grease to
reduce the chance of a fire hazard.
n Keep product dry, clean, and free from oil and
grease. Always use a clean cloth when cleaning.
Never use brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based
products, or any solvents to clean product.
n Check the work area before each use. Remove all
objects such as rocks, broken glass, nails, wire, or
string which can be thrown or become entangled in
the machine.
n Do not use product if switch does not turn it off.
Have defective switches replaced by an authorized
service centre.
n Avoid dangerous environments. Don’t expose to
rain. Keep work area well lit.
n Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord to carry
the product or to disconnect the plug from an outlet.
Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp edges, or
moving parts. Replace damaged cords immediately.
Damaged cords increase the risk of electric shock.
n Inspect extension cords periodically and replace
if damaged. Keep handles dry, clean, and free from
oil or grease.
n Before starting any cleaning operation, close
doors and windows. Clear the area to be cleaned of
debris, toys, outdoor furniture, or other objects that
could create a hazard.
n Do not use acids, alkalines, solvents, flammable
material, bleaches, or industrial grade solutions
in this product. These products can cause physical
injuries to the operator and irreversible damage to
the machine.
n Keep the motor away from flammables and other
hazardous materials.
n Check bolts and nuts for looseness before each
use. A loose bolt or nut may cause serious motor
problems.
n Before storing, allow the motor to cool.
n When servicing use only identical replacement
parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or
cause product damage.
n ONLY use cold water.
n Make sure minimum clearance of 1 metre is
maintained from combustible materials.
n Connect pressure washer only to an individual
branch circuit.
n Hold the gun and lance securely with both
hands. Expect the gun to move when the trigger is
pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to do so could
cause loss of control and injury to yourself and
others.
n Save these instructions. Refer to them frequently
and use them to instruct other users. If you lend
someone this product, lend them these instructions
also.
WARNING:
High pressure hoses, ttings and couplings
are important for the safety of the appliance.
Use only hoses, ttings and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.

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SYMBOLS
Some of the following symbols may be used on this product. Please study them and learn their meaning. Proper
interpretation of these symbols will allow you to operate the product better and safer.
SYMBOL NAME DESIGNATION/EXPLANATION
Safety Alert Indicates a potential personal injury hazard.
V Volts Voltage
A Amperes Current
Hz Hertz Frequency (cycles per second)
W Watt Power
min Minutes Time
~Alternating Current Type of current
noNo Load Speed Rotational speed, at no load
Class II Construction Double-insulated construction
.../min Per Minute Revolutions, strokes, surface speed, orbits etc., per minute
Wet Conditions Alert Do not expose to rain or use in damp locations.
Read The Operator’s
Manual
To reduce the risk of injury, user must read and understand operator’s
manual before using this product.
Eye Protection Always wear safety goggles or safety glasses with side shields and, as
necessary, a full face shield when operating this product.
Risk of Injection
To reduce the risk of injection or injury, never direct a water stream towards
people or pets or place any body part in the stream. Leak ing hoses and fittings
are also capable of causing injection injury. Do not hold hoses or fittings.
Kickback To reduce the risk of injury from kickback, hold the spray lance securely
with both hands when the machine is on.
Electric Shock Failure to use in dry conditions and to observe safe practices can result
in electric shock.
Risk of Explosion Fuel and its vapours are explosive and can cause severe burns or death.
Risk of injury Warning! Never point the gun to human, animals, the machine body,
power supply or any electric appliances
Risk of Injections To reduce the risk of injection or severe injury, keep hands and feet away
from the cleaning deck while the pressure washer is running.
25 Degree Nozzle 25 Degree Nozzle for general purpose cleaning.
Low Pressure Nozzle Low Pressure nozzle for rinsing or applying detergent.
Do not connect to
drinking water supply
without backflow
preventer
Appliance not suitable for connection to the drinking water mains without
backflow preventer.

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The following signal words and meanings are intended to explain the levels of risk associated with this product.
SYMBOL SIGNAL MEANING
DANGER: Indicates an imminently hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, will result
in death or serious injury.
WARNING: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, could result
in death or serious injury.
CAUTION: Indicates a potentially hazardous situation, which, if not avoided, may result
in minor or moderate injury.
CAUTION: (Without Safety Alert Symbol) Indicates a situation that may result in prop-
erty damage.
SERVICE
Servicing requires extreme care and knowledge
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service we suggest you return
the product to the nearest AUTHORIZED SERVICE
CENTRE for repair. When servicing, use only identical
replacement parts.
WARNING:
To avoid serious personal injury, do not attempt
to use this product until you read thoroughly
and understand completely the operator’s
manual. If you do not under stand the warnings
and instructions in the operator’s manual, do
not use this product. Call Ryobi customer
service for assistance.
WARNING:
The operation of any power tool can result in
foreign objects being thrown into your eyes,
which can result in severe eye damage. Before
beginning power tool operation, always wear
safety goggles or safety glasses with side
shields and, when needed, a full face shield.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
ELECTRICAL
DOUBLE INSULATION
Double insulation means that exposed metal parts are
isolated from the internal metal motor components with
protecting insulation. Double insulated products do not
need to be grounded.
WARNING:
The double insulated system is intended to
protect the user from shock resulting from a
break in the product’s internal insulation. Observe
all normal safety precautions to avoid electrical
shock.
NOTE: Servicing of a product with double insulation
requires extreme care and knowledge of the system
and should be performed only by a qualified service
technician. For service, we suggest you return the
product to your nearest authorized service centre for
repair. Always use original factory replace ment parts
when servicing.
ELECTRICAL CONNECTION
This product has a precision-built electric motor.
It should be connected to a power supply that is
220-240 volts, 50 Hz, AC only (normal household
current). Do not operate this product on direct current
(DC). A substantial voltage drop will cause a loss of
power and the motor will overheat. If the product does
not operate when plugged into an outlet, double-check
the power supply.
EXTENSION CORDS
See Figure 1.
The cross-section of any extension cables used must
be proportional to their length, i.e. the longer the
extension cable, the greater the cross-section; cables
with a protection level of “IPX5” must be used.
Use the chart to determine the minimum wire size
required in an extension cord.
Motor
Voltage
Extension
cable up to
25m
Extension
cable up to
50m
220-240v section
3 x 1.5mm²
section
3 x 2.5mm²
WARNING:
Keep the extension cord clear of the working
area. Position the cord so that it will not get
caught on lumber, tools, or other obstructions
while you are working with a power tool. Failure
to do so can result in serious personal injury.