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1.0 Preparation EN
Extension cable
Extension cables should be of a watertight con-
struc tion and comply with the below-men tioned
requirements for length and cable dimensions.
1,5 mm² max 20 m
2,5 mm² max 30 m
• Cable connections should be kept dry and off the
ground.
• Always uncoil the extension cable com plete ly to
avoid heat dam age to the cable.
Water connection
Connect the high pressure washer by means of a
water hose to the water tap (pressure of inlet wa-
ter, max. 10 bar - temperature of inlet water, max.
60°C). You may use an or di nary ½" gar den hose of
min. 5 m and max. 25 m. At tach the hose using a
quick connector. NOTE: Connection to the public
mains according to regulations.
IMPORTANT! Only use water without any im pu -
ri ties. If there is a risk of running sand in the inlet
water (i.e. from your own well), a fi lter should be
mounted.
Safety precautions
• WARNING! High pressure jets
can be dan ger ous. Nev er direct
the water jet at per sons, pets, live
elec tri cal equip ment or the ma chine
itself.
• The operator and anyone in the im-
me di ate vi cin i ty of the site of clean-
ing should take action to pro tect
them selves from being struck by
debris dis lodged dur ing op er a tion.
Wear goggles during op er a tion.
• Never try to clean clothes or foot wear on your self
or other per sons.
• Do not let children or people who have not read
the instruction manual ope rate the ma chine.
• Never use the machine in an en vi ron ment where
there could be a danger of ex plo sion. If any doubt
arises, please contact the local authorities.
• It is not allowed to clean asbestos- containing
sur fac es with high pressure.
Safety devices
Locking device on spray gun
The spray gun features a locking device (6b). When
the pawl is activated, the spray gun can not be ope-
rated.
Before starting up your high pressure wash er, we
advise you to carefully read through this instruction
manual. Fol low all instructions to min i mize the risk
of injuries when using the ma chine.
Prior to operation
Before you start up your new machine for the fi rst
time, you must mount the holder for the spray lance.
It is fi xed at the top of the transport handle.
1. Insert the holder in the recess of the handle (see
illu.).
2. Fix the holder with the screw.
Mount water fi lter and water inlet connection (4).
PRO 130/150/160 X-TRA: Mount the handle for the
hose reel.
Before starting up your machine please check it
care ful ly for any de fects. If you fi nd any, do not start
up your ma chine and con tact your Nilfi sk-ALTO
distributor.
Especially check:
• The insulation of the electric cable should be
fault less and without any cracks. If the elec tric
cable is damaged, it should be replaced by an
authorized Nilfi sk-ALTO distributor.
Mains power connection
The following should be observed when connecting
the high pressure washer to the elec tric in stal la tion:
• Only connect the machine to an in stal la tion with
earth connection.
• The electric installation shall be made by a cer-
ti fi ed electrician.
• It is strong ly rec om mend ed that the elec tric sup-
ply to this ma chine should in clude a re sid u al
cur rent device (GFCI).
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