Operating Instructions; Starting Up - Lavor INDEPENDENT 1900 Bedienungsanleitung

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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CAUTION! Do not run the engine with a high or low oil level as this can cause engine
damage. If you have further questions regarding the engine, please refer to the engine's
operating manual included with the unit.
CAUTION! The engine is not provide with oil. It is necessary to fi l the carter before starting the
engine.
CAUTION! Before starting the pump, check the oil level in the pump.
CAUTION! If it is the fi rst time that you use the machine or if you do not operate the
machine for a long period, it is necessary to connect, for some minutes, the suction
hose, in order to let possible impurities go out, so that the nozzle gun will not become
clogged.
CAUTION! Fill gas tank with unleaded gasoline. Do not use leaded gasoline.
I. STARTING UP
WATER SUPPLY
Water supply connection - Additional safety information
Caution - Danger!
Only clean or fi ltered water should be used for intake. The water intake should be at least
twice the pump capacity.
- Minimum delivery rate: 15 l/min
- Maximum intake water temperature: 40°C
- Max inlet water pressure: 1Mpa
Place the cleaner as close as possible to the water supply.
Water supply from the water main
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Connect a supply hose (not included) to the water inlet of the unit and to the water sup-
ply.
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Open the water supply.
The cleaner can be connected directly to the mains drinking water supply only if the supply
hose is fi tted with a backfl ow preventer valve as per current regulations in force.
Make sure that the hose is at least Ø 13mm and that it is reinforced.
Water supply from an open container
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Unscrew the coupling part for the water inlet.
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Screw the suction hose with fi lter (not included) onto the water connection of the unit.
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Hang the fi lter in the container.
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Vent the unit before operation.
- Unscrew the high-pressure line at the high-pressure outlet of the unit.
- Switch on the unit and let it run until water free of bubbles emerges at the high-pressure
outlet.
- Switch off the unit and screw on the high-pressure hose again.
Failure to comply with the above conditions causes serious mechanical damage to the pump
and the loss of warranty cover.
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