Maintenance & Storage; Cleaning The Nozzle - Makita HW1200 Manual De Instrucciones

OPERATION
WARNING:
Do not touch the water jet or
direct the it toward yourself or others. The water
jet is dangerous and can hurt you or others.
WARNING:
When shooting the water jet,
never hold the object that you are cleaning or
place your hands and feet near the water jet.
CAUTION:
Stay alert to the rebound of the
water jet and blown objects. Do not bring the
nozzle closer than 30 cm .
CAUTION:
Do not run the high pressure
washer without water for longer than 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the high pressure
washer for a extended period of time. This may
cause overheating or fire. Also, long-term use may
cause vibration disorder.
CAUTION:
Be aware of the direction of the
wind. If the detergent gets into your eyes or mouth,
rinse with fresh water immediately and seek medical
attention if necessary.
NOTICE:
Avoid using the high pressure washer
for longer than 1 hour. After using 1 hour, leave a
same length of intermission.
1. Connect the end of the high-pressure hose to the
trigger gun. For the HW1200, connect the other end to
the high pressure washer. For the HW1300, unreel the
hose all the way to the end.
2. Connect the high pressure washer to the faucet
and then open the faucet.
► Fig.23
NOTICE:
To protect the mechanism of the high
pressure washer, do not use water hotter than
40°C.
3. Plug the high pressure washer into the mains and
switch it on.
► Fig.24: 1. Power switch
4. To eject a water jet, unlock the stopper and
squeeze the trigger. The jet continues as long as the
trigger is squeezed.
► Fig.25: 1. Stopper
CAUTION:
Hold the trigger gun firmly. The
trigger gun recoils when you pull the trigger.
CAUTION:
Always hold the trigger gun by the
grip and barrel when cleaning. While the motor is
running, do not touch any part of the high pres-
sure washer body other than the carrying handle
and power switch.
NOTICE:
Be careful not to pull the trigger gun
forcibly during operation. It may cause the high
pressure washer to fall over.
After operating
CAUTION:
After operating, always perform
the procedure described in this manual. Residual
pressure in the trigger gun or high pressure washer
can cause personal injury or damage to the pump
inside.
1. After operating, leave the power switch on.
2. Close the faucet and disconnect the water hose
from the high pressure washer.
► Fig.26
3. Squeeze the trigger until the remaining water in
the high pressure washer is discharged.
Do not run the motor for longer than 1 minute.
► Fig.27
4. Switch off the high pressure washer and unplug it
from the mains.
► Fig.28: 1. Power switch
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the trig-
ger gun.
► Fig.29: 1. Trigger gun 2. High-pressure hose
For the HW1200, also disconnect the high pressure
hose from the high pressure washer.
► Fig.30: 1. High pressure hose
For the HW1300, reel the hose and fix the end of the
hose.
► Fig.31: 1. Catch 2. Handle
NOTICE:
To prevent the high-pressure hose from
being damaged, remove the remaining water in
the hose before storing.
MAINTENANCE &
STORAGE
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before attempting to
perform inspection or maintenance.
NOTICE:
Never use gasoline, benzine, thinner,
alcohol or the like. Discoloration, deformation or
cracks may result.

Cleaning the nozzle

Use the cleaner pin to remove dirt from or unclog the
nozzle.
► Fig.32: 1. Cleaner pin
NOTICE:
Do not remove dirt or debris forcibly.
This may result in personal injury or damage to the
ejection hole causing deviated jet angles or poor
performance.
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