Safety Precautions And Warnings; Prior To Operation - Alto COMPACT 500 Betriebsanweisung

1.0 Safety precautions and warnings

Before starting up your high pressure washer, we advise you to carefully read through this section (1.0)
and section 2.0. Follow all instructions to minimize the risk of injuries when using the machine.

Prior to operation

Before starting up your machine please check it
carefully for any defects. If you find any, do not
start up your machine and contact your ALTO
distributor.
Especially check:
l The insulation of the electric cable should be
faultless and without any cracks. If the electric
cable is damaged, it should be replaced by an
authorized ALTO distributor.
l Check that the voltage stated on the model tag
of the machine corresponds to your mains
voltage.
l Check that the electric fuse exceeds the power
consumption stated on the model tag of the
machine.
Mains power connection
The following should be observed when connect-
ing the high pressure washer to the electric instal-
lation:
l Only connect the machine to an installation
with earth connection.
l The electric installation shall be made by a
certified electrician.
l It is strongly recommended that the electric
supply to this machine should include a re-
sidual current device.
l Do not touch plug and socket with wet hands.
Wiring instruction for UK
1.This unit must be earthed. The green or
green and yellow wire must be connected to
the earth terminal marked E or by the earth
symbol.
2.The brown or red wire should be connected
to the live terminal marked L.
3.The blue or black wire should be connected
to neutral terminal marked N.
Fuse rating: This unit should be protected by a
13 amp fuse to BS1362.
Should you have any doubts please contact our
Customer Support department on 01768
865777 or your nearest ALTO distributor.
Extension cable
If you want to apply an extension cable when
operating your high pressure washer, only the
following cable dimensions should be used:
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1.0 mm² max. 12.5
1.5 mm² max.
2.5 mm² max.
l WARNING! Inadequate extension cables can
be dangerous. Extension cable, plug and socket
should be waterproof and intended for outdoor
use.
l Check extension cables before usage. Do not
use damaged cables.
l Cable connections should be kept dry and off
the ground.
l Always uncoil the extension cable completely
to avoid heat damages.
Operation
l WARNING! Do not use the machine within
the range of other persons unless they wear
protective clothing. The operator and anyone
in the immediate vicinity of the site of cleaning
should take action to protect themselves from
being struck by debris dislodged during opera-
tion.
l WARNING! High pressure jets can
be dangerous if subject to misuse.
Never direct the water jet at persons,
pets, live electrical equipment or the
machine itself.
l WARNING! Never try to clean
clothes or footwear on yourself or
other persons.
l Wear goggles during operation.
l Never work barefoot or wearing sandals.
l Place the machine as far away as possible from
the cleaning site.
l Do not let children or untrained personnel
operate the machine.
l Do not start the machine until the high pressure
hose has been correctly mounted.
l Spray handle and lance are affected
by a thrust during operation - there-
fore always hold the spray lance
firmly with both hands.
l When pausing during operation, stop the machine
by pressing the start/stop switch (7) and secure
the spray handle against inadvertent use by lock-
ing the trigger with safety catch, fig. 1.
l Only activate the trigger by hand. Never tie it
up or fix it in any other way.
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