Introduction; Owner/User Responsibility; Important Safety Instruction - Landa PDE2-1100 Manual Del Operador

PDE SERIES PRESSURE WASHER
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INTRODUCTION

Thank you for purchasing a Landa Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the PDE2-11021D, PDE2-15021D, PDE3-15021A,
PDE4-20021A, PDE4-30025A, PDE4-30025B, and
PDE4-30025C washers. All information in this manual is
based on the latest product information available at the
time of printing.
Landa, Inc. reserves the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
The PDE Series was designed for a maximum
use of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this Landa pressure washer. Warning infor-
mation should be emphasized and understood. If the op-
erator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator's native language by the pur-
chaser/owner, making sure that the operator compre-
hends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTION
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
CAUTION
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction
of the machine and result in
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
death, serious bodily injury and/
PRIOR TO USE.
or property damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details. To comply with
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and provide
additional protection from risk of electric shock, single
phase pressure washers are equipped with a UL ap-
proved ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) power
cord. Three phase machines must be connected to
a GFCI circuit breaker.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
WARNING
KEEP WATER SPRAY
AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
proper voltage and amperage ratings.
Do not spray water on or near electrical components.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while stand-
ing in water. Always disconnect power before ser-
vicing.
7. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands before
starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could result in
injury from a whipping wand.
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
SPRAY CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
age. Use caution when operating. Do not direct dis-
charge stream at people, or severe injury or death
will result.
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OPERATOR'S MANUAL
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ignite
causing property damage or se-
vere injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray flammable liquids.
5. Risk of explosion - do not spray
flammable liquids or operate in
an area where flammable or ex-
plosive materials are used or
stored.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electric wiring or fatal
electric shock may result.
6. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded.
It is the responsibility of the
owner to connect this machine
to a UL grounded receptacle of
WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to se-
rious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
8. High pressure developed by
these machines will cause per-
sonal injury or equipment dam-