Skil 0760 RA: • Connection to water supply 7 • Operating the tool 8 • Use of detergent bottle 9 APPLICATIONADVICE USE • Assembly instructions 6

• Ensure that all current-conducting components in the

• Connection to water supply 7

working area are protected against splashed water

- screw inlet connector C onto water inlet D

• Keep cord connections dry and o ground

! neveruseinletconnectorCwithoutwaterfilterE

• Inspect the cord periodically and have it replaced by a

- attach water supply hose (not supplied) to water tap

qualied person, if damaged

and inlet connector C

• Do not run over, crush or pull the (extension) cord

! ensurethatthetemperatureoftheincomingwater

• Protect the (extension) cord from heat, oil and sharp

doesnotexceed40°C (on a hot day run the water until

edges

it cools down before connecting to water tap)

• Only use an extension cord which is intended for outdoor

• Operating the tool 8

use and equipped with a watertight plug and coupling-

- ensure that the tool is placed on a solid base and in

socket

vertical position

• Use completely unrolled and safe extension cords with a

- connect the tool to the mains supply (ensure that

capacity of 16 Amps (U.K. 13 Amps)

mains switch F is in the o-position)

• Only use extension cords with a maximum length of 20

- open water tap

metres (1,5 mm²) or 50 metres (2,5 mm²)

- press trigger lock A to release trigger B

• Inspect the extension cord periodically and replace it, if

- fully press trigger B to release any trapped air from the

damaged (inadequateextensioncordscanbe

tool or the water supply hose

dangerous)

- release trigger B and press trigger lock A

• Never touch the mains plug with wet hands

- switch on the tool by pressing button “I” of mains switch F

• Always switch o tool and disconnect plug from power

- after switching on the motor starts running for a few

source if the power supply cord or the extension cord is

seconds until maximum pressure is reached

cut, damaged or entangled (donottouchthecord

- press trigger lock A, point spraying nozzle G at the

beforedisconnectingtheplug)

area to be washed and then pull trigger B

• When connecting a new plug, pay attention to the

- switch between a concentrated jet of water and a wide

following (U.K. only):

spray by turning nozzle G

- plugs and sockets conforming to BS 4243 or BS 196

- upon release of trigger B the motor stops running after

should be used wherever practicable

a few seconds when maximum pressure is reached

- domestic pattern plugs to BS 1363 are not

- switch o the tool by pressing button “O” of mains

recommended, but if their use is essential, those

switch F

which have barriers or moulded channels inside

- close water tap

should be selected, so that, if the earth continuity

- fully press trigger B until there is no more water

conductor is pulled out of its terminal, it is unlikely to

pressure in the tool

be able to touch the phase terminal of the fuse carrier

- after use press trigger lock A to avoid that trigger B is

- domestic pattern plugs to BS 546 should not be used

activated accidentally

- the wiring of the plug should leave more slack in the

! disconnectplugfrompowersourceandensure

earth continuity conductor than in the other cores, so

thatthecuttingbladehasstoppedrotating

that it is not the rst core to be pulled out of its

- disconnect water supply hose from tool and water tap

terminal, should the cord grip fail

• Use of detergent bottle 9

- plugs which have good grips capable of maintaining a

! ensurethattriggerislockedandmainsswitchis

rm hold on the cable sheath should be selected

intheoff-position

- in general, additional means should be provided to

- unscrew bottle H from detergent nozzle J and ll it with

relieve stress on cable terminations in the plug (for

biodegradable detergent suitable for high-pressure

example, additional cable clamps should be tted or a

washer application (theuseofotherdetergentsor

substantial chain could be used to tether the machine

chemicalsmayadverselyaffectthesafetyofthe

to a xed point)

tool)

- plugs and sockets situated near the work site or

! donotuseundiluteddetergents

outdoors should be to class IP 55 of BS 5490 to

- screw lled bottle H onto detergent nozzle J

provide adequate protection against ingress of water,

- remove lance K from hand gun L and mount detergent

etc. and cable entries require eective sealing

nozzle J instead as illustrated

- rubber shrouds should be provided over cable glands

- press trigger lock A, point detergent nozzle J at the

- drip-proof (class IP X2 of BS 5490) plugs and sockets

area to be washed and then pull trigger B

to BS 4343 are suitable for use indoors where the plug

! detergentdoesnotcomeoutunderhighpressure

is away from the water spray area where the appliance

is in use

APPLICATIONADVICE

• When using detergent bottle H

USE

! readthedetergentlabelforadditional

• Assembly instructions 6

instructions

- the sequence of the numbers appearing in the drawing

- always wet the object rst

corresponds with the sequence of the steps to be

- apply detergent to the object from the bottom up

followed for assembling the high-pressure washer

- give the detergent time to work, but never leave it to dry

- as a safety precaution press trigger lock A to avoid that

- rinse from top and work downwards

trigger B is activated accidentally

• For more tips see www.skil.com

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