Dirt Devil ND40015 Revision 3 (8/2011) - Page 9

GENERAL MAINTENANCE WARNING: When servicing, use only identical replacement parts. Use of any other parts may create a hazard or cause product damage. WARNING: Always wear eye protection with side shields marked to comply with ANSI Z87.1. Failure to do so could result in objects being thrown into your eyes, resulting in possible serious injury. WARNING: Before inspecting, cleaning or servicing the machine, shut off engine, wait for all moving parts to stop, disconnect unit from power supply, and pull trigger to release water pressure. Failure to follow these instructions can result in serious personal injury or property damage. GENERAL MAINTENANCE Avoid using solvents when cleaning plastic parts. Most plastics are susceptible to damage from various types of commercial solvents and may be damaged by their use. Use clean cloths to remove dirt, dust, oil, grease, etc. WARNING: Do not at any time let brake fluids, gasoline, petroleum-based products, penetrating oils, etc., come in contact with plastic parts. Chemicals can damage, weaken or destroy plastic which may result in serious personal injury. Only the parts shown on the parts list are intended to be repaired or replaced by the customer. All other parts should be replaced at an authorized service center. nozzle maintenance See figure 15. Excessive pump pressure (a pulsing sensation felt while squeezing the trigger) may be the result of a clogged or dirty nozzle. • Unplug the pressure washer. • Turn off the pressure washer and shut off the water supply. Pull trigger to release water pressure. • Remove the spray wand from the trigger handle. NOTE: Never point the spray wand at your face. • Using the provided nozzle cleaning tool, free any foreign materials clogging or restricting the nozzle. • Using a garden hose, flush debris out of nozzle by back flushing (running the water through the nozzle backwards or from the outside to the inside). • Reconnect the spray wand to the trigger handle. • Turn on the water supply. STORING the pressure washer Store in a dry, covered area where the weather can't damage it. It is important to store this product in a frost-free area. Always empty water from all hoses, the pump, and the detergent container before storing. NOTE: Use of a pump saver will give you better performance and increase the life of the machine. caution: The use of a pump protector is recommended to prevent cold weather damage during storage over the winter months. EXTENSION CORDS See Figure 1. Use only extension cords that are intended for outdoor use. These extension cords are identified by a marking "Acceptable for use with outdoor appliances; store indoors while not in use." Use only extension cords having an electrical rating not less than the rating of the product. Do not use damaged extension cords. Examine extension cord before using and replace if damaged. Do not abuse extension cord and do not yank on any cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp edges. Always disconnect the extension cord from the receptacle before disconnecting the product from the extension cord. Always plug the extension cord into a GFCI protected outlet. To avoid the possibility of the tool plug getting wet when using an extension cord, arrange a "drip loop" in the cord connecting the pressure washer to the extension cord. The "drip loop" is that part of the cord below the level of the connector which prevents water travelling along the cord and coming in contact with the connection. If the plug does get wet, DO NOT unplug the cord. Disconnect the fuse or circuit breaker that supplies power to the tool, then unplug and examine for presence of water in the connection. WARNING: To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all connections dry and off the ground. Do not touch plug with wet hands. Rallonges Voir la fig. 1. N'utiliser que des rallonges approuvées pour usage à l'extérieur et qui sont marquées pour un tel usage. Elles portent l'inscription : « Convient pour un usage extérieur. Ranger à l'intérieur lorsque vous ne l'utilisez pas. ». N'utiliser que des rallonges d'un calibre égal ou supérieur à celui du produit. Ne pas utiliser une rallonge endommagée. Examiner la rallonge avant de l'utiliser et la remplacer si elle est endommagée. Ne pas malmener la rallonge. Ne pas tirer sur la rallonge pour la débrancher. Garder la rallonge à l'abri de la chaleur et des arêtes vives. Toujours débrancher la rallonge de la prise avant de débrancher le produit de la rallonge. Toujours brancher la rallonge dans une prise électrique protégée par un disjoncteur de fuite de terre. Pour éviter que la fiche de l'appareil devienne mouillée, quand une rallonge est utilisée, s'assurer que le cordon d'alimentation reliant la laveuse à pression à la rallonge forme une « boucle d'égouttement ». La « boucle d'égouttement » est la partie du cordon sous le niveau de la prise empêchant l'eau de couler le long du cordon et d'entrer en contact avec la prise. Si la fiche devient mouillée, NE PAS débrancher la rallonge. Débrancher le fusible ou fermer le disjoncteur du circuit qui alimente l'appareil en électricité, puis débrancher le cordon et l'examiner pour vérifier la présence d'eau dans la prise. AVERTISSEMENT : Pour réduire le risque d'électrocution, garder toutes les prises sèches et éloignées du sol. Ne pas toucher la fiche avec des mains mouillées. 40 9