Wilhelmsen Ships HPC STATIONARY 1P Manual De Instrucciones página 10

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bility. Regularly check whether the power cord is damaged or shows
signs of ageing.
WARNING
• Do not use the machine if a supply cord or important parts of the
machine are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses ,
spray handle or lance.
• Check the rated voltage of the machine before connecting it to
the mains power supply. Ensure that the voltage shown on the
rating plate corresponds to the voltage of the local mains power
supply.
WARNING
• Before use of water jet, assure that the high pressure hose with
the spray handle is safely connected by an audible click to the
lance.
• High-pressure water jets can be dangerous if misused. The jet
must not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or the cleaner itself. Do not direct the jet towards yourself or
towards other persons in order to clean clothes or footwear.
• Do not use the cleaner when other people without appropriate
protective clothing are in the working area. Wear appropriate pro-
tective clothing, safety gloves, boots, hearing aids and helmets
with visor and eye protection.
• When operating the spray handle, kickback forces are produced
at the spraying device and when the spray lance is held at an an-
gle, a torque is also created. The spray handle and spray lance
must therefore be held firmly with both hands.
• Check that cleaning will not result in dangerous substances (e.g.
asbestos, oil) being washed off the object to be cleaned and
harming the environment.
• During use of high pressure cleaners, aerosols may be formed.
Inhalation of aerosols can be hazardous to health. The employer
shall perform a risk assessment in order to specify the neces-
sary protective measures regarding aerosols, depending on the
surface to be cleaned and its environment. Respiratory masks of
class FFP 2, an equivalent or higher are suitable for the protec-
10 Original Instructions