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08.01.2007
Nilfi sk-ALTO C 120.1
User manual
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Printed in China Copyright © 2007 Nilfisk-ALTO
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Index 1 Safety precautions and warnings .............................................3 2 Description ...............................................................................4 3 Before you start using your pressure washer ...........................5 4 Operating your pressure washe ...............................................6 5 Fields of Application and Working Methods ...............................................................8 6 After using your pressure washe ...........
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Extension cables should be of Only connect the machine to Repair and maintenance a watertight construction and an installation with earth con- Always remove the electric comply with the below-men- nection. plug from the socket before car- tioned requirements for length The electric installation shall rying out maintenance work on and cable dimensions. be made by a certifi ed elec- the machine. trician. 1.0 mm² max. 12.5 m It is strongly recommended Safety devices 1.5 mm² max. 20 m 2.
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3 Before you start using your pressure washer 3.1 Mounting of trolley 1. Remove the label on top of handle (models with machine. trolley handle) 2. Push down the trolley handle (12) into the machine. Secure the handle by tightening the 2 screws. 3. Mount the hose hook (14) on the handle (3 screws). Note: the hose hook can be mounted on the front as well as on the back. Front position is to be used if the product is used together with a special wall hook for wall storage. 3.2
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3.4 Mounting of high pres- Attach the high pressure hose sure hose (4) to the spray gun (7). Detach the high pressure hose by pressing the pawl (A). 4 Operating your pressure washer 4.1 Connection of high pres- 1. Mount the high pressure sure hose hose on the outlet (3). 4.2 Mounting of spray 1. Push the spray lance (6) into Note: The lance and Click & Clean the spray gun (7) and screw spray lance (6) nozzles it on. has a built-in low pressure nozzle that can be used for fl ushing awa
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4.3 Water connection An ordinary 1/2" garden hose IMPORTANT! Only use wa- of min. 5 m and max. 25 m will ter without any impurities. If be suitable. there is a risk of running sands in the inlet water (i.e. from your own well), an additional fi lter should be mounted. 1. Let the water run through the water hose before connecting it to the machine to prevent sand and dirt from penetrat- ing the machine. Note: Check that the fi lter is fi tted in the water inlet pipe and that it is not clog
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4.5 Start the machine (when The washer can take in water 1. Place the other end of the connected to open con- from a rain water tank as an water hose in the water tank. tainers (suction mode)) example. The hose for the wa- Use an external fi lter if the ter supply must not be too long, water contains impurities. approx. 5 m. 2. Press the start/stop switch "I". Make sure that the water tank 3. Activate the trigger of the is not placed on a lower level spray gun and let the water than the mac
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5.2 Typical fi elds of application Below you will fi nd a description of a lot of cleaning tasks which can be solved by a pressure washer from Nilfi sk-ALTO in association with accessories and detergents. Task Accessories ‘Click Cleaning method & Clean’ Car Car nozzle, 1. Apply Car Combi Cleaner with the foam sprayer. Always auto brush, start from the bottom and work upwards. Let Car Combi underchassis Cleaner act for at least 5 min. nozzle , 2. Wash the car with the car nozzle, which has bee
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6 After using your pressure washer 6.1 Storing the washer The machine should be sto- 3. Stop the machine, unplug red in a frost-free room! and wind up hose and cable. 4. Place spray handle, nozzles Pump, hose and accessories and other accessories in the should always be emptied of holders of the machine. water prior to storing as follows: Should the machine by mistake 1. Stop the machine (press the be frozen, it will be necessary start/stop switch “O” (1) and to check it for damage. detac
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6.3 Storage of accessories The standard accessories (spray gun and spray lance (a), nozzles (b) foam sprayer (c)) can be stored on the pressure washer. The nozzle cleaning tool (d) and a Click & Clean brush (e) can also be stored on the product. 6.4 Wall storage The pressure washer can be stored on a wall on a special wall hook (not standard). Only mount the wall hook on a sturdy wall. Adjust the length of the screws and size of rawl- plugs to the type of wall. On the wall
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Make sure that no sand or dirt is blocking the movement of the pawl on the Click & Clean spray lance. Rinse ac- cording to requirement. Rinse the detergent spraying attachment after use. Clean the nozzles. Any repair should always be made in an authorized work- shop with original spare parts. 7.1 Cleaning of water inlet Clean the water inlet fi lter fi lter regularly once a month or more frequently according to use. Carefully loosen the fi lter with a screwdriver and clean it. Check
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8 Trouble-shooting To avoid unnecessary disappointments, you should check the following before contacting the Nilfi sk- ALTO service organization: Symptom Cause Recommended action Machine refuses to start Machine not plugged in Plug in machine. Defective socket Try another socket. Fuse has blown Replace fuse. Switch off other machines. Defective extension cable Try without the extension cable. Fluctuating pressure Pump sucking air Check that hoses and connections are air- tight. Valves dir
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9 Further information 9.1 Recycling the washer Make the old cleaner unusable As specifi ed in European Direc- immediately. tive 2002/96/EC on old electri- cal and electronic appliances, 1. Unplug the cleaner and cut used electrical goods must the electric cable. be collected separately and recycled ecologically. Do not discard electrical appli- ances with household waste. Contact your local authorities or your nearest dealer for further information. 9.2 Warranty conditions Nilfi sk-ALTO gua
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9.3 Accessories Only use original accessories. Click & Clean Special nozzle for enameled surfaces. Optimal distance: 30 Car nozzle - 50 cm. Click & Clean 90° angled special nozzle for undercarriage and wheel arches. Undershassis Integrated guide shoes. nozzle Click & Clean Adjusted in angles from 0° - 90° for better working posture and Multiangle cleaning of hard to get at places as for instance barrels or the adaptor underside of the lawn mower. Fits all nozzles. Click & Clean For cars and
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Detergents Stone & Wood Cleaner For fl agstones, brick- and woodwork. Suitable for moss and algae. Plastic Cleaner For plastic and synthetic materials such as garden furniture. Metal Cleaner For cleaning of metal such as garden tools. Car Combi Cleaner For cars etc. With rinsing wax. Alu Cleaner For surfaces of aluminium. Applied with an atomizer. Oil & Grease Cleaner For cleaning of grease and oil on motors for instance. Applied with an atomizer. Wood Cleaner For cleaning of wooden surfaces
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FRANCE PORTUGAL Nilfi sk-ALTO Nilfi sk-ALTO ALTO France SAS Division of Nilfi sk-Advance Lda. Aéroparc 1 Sintra Business Park 19 rue Icare Zona Industrial Da Abrunheira 67960 Entzheim Edifi cio 1, 1° A Tel.: +33 3 88 28 84 00 P2710-089 Sintra Fax: +33 3 88 30 05 00 Tel.: +35 808 200 537 E-mail: info@nilfi sk-alto.fr Fax: +35 121 911 2679 www.nilfi sk-alto.com E-mail: mkt@nilfi sk-advance.es GERMANY RUSSIA http://www.nilfi sk-alto.com Nilfi sk-ALTO Nilfi sk-Advance LLC Division of Nilfi sk-Advance AG Vyats
