Hitachi AW 130 Pressure Washer User Manual


 
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APPLICATIONS
Cleans screen doors, window glass, oors, walls, etc.
Cleans automobiles, motorbikes, etc.
Cleans mud o gardening equipment and agricultural
equipment.
PRIOR TO OPERATION
1. Installation of an earth leakage circuit breaker
It is recommended that an earth leakage circuit breaker
is connected to the washer to shut o the power if leaking
current exceeds 30 mA for 30 milliseconds in order to
prevent electric shocks.
2. Keep the work area neat and tidy
Dirty water will be sprayed about when using the washer.
It is therefore necessary to check the area to make sure
there are no hindrances, and keep the work area neat
and tidy.
3. Situating the washer
Select at locations where the washer will not be
splashed with water when cleaning.
4. Using extension cords
Make sure the cord is thick enough to provide a constant
supply of electricity, and use cords that are as short as
possible.
Acceptable cord thicknesses (Nominal cross sectional
area cable) and cord length are indicated in the table
below.
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5. Prepare a water feed hose (Fig. 1)
Prepare the following when using water feed hoses:
Hoses that can withstand pressure (equipped with
meshes)
Hoses with an inner diameter of 14 to 15 mm.
Hoses with an outer diameter of 20 mm or less.
6. Attaching the cord holder (Fig. 2)
Align the groove on the cord holder with the protrusion on
the washer and insert it as far as it will go.
7. Attaching the handle (Fig. 3)
Use a Phillips screwdriver to rmly tighten all four screws.
INSPECTIONS PRIOR TO USE
WARNING
Check the following before using the washer. Check the
items listed in 1 and 2 before plugging into the power
socket.
1. Check to make sure the switch is at the “OFF”
position (Fig. 4)
Plugging the washer into the power socket with the
switch set at “ON” will cause the washer to immediately
begin operating, which may result in unexpected injuries.
2. Check the power supply
Only use a rated voltage.
Do not use motor engines are direct current. Failure to
observe this will not only result in damage to the washer,
it is also very dangerous.
3. Check the power socket
If the power socket is loose or the plug is easily dislodged,
it needs to be repaired.
It is dangerous to use it in this condition. Consult with
your local electrical engineering outlet.
ATTACHING PARTS
Make sure all parts are correctly attached in the following
sequence in order to guarantee safe usage.
WARNING
Switch o the washer and disconnect it from the power
socket without fail to prevent unexpected accidents.
1. Attach the water feed connector to the water feed
inlet on the washer (Fig. 5)
Remove the cap on the washer’s water feed inlet and
rmly attach the water feed connector.
Loose connections may result in water leaks.
2. Attaching the high-pressure hose to the washer’s
water outlet (Fig. 6)
Both ends of the high-pressure hose have the same
con guration, so either end may be connected.
Remove the water outlet cap from the washer, insert the
high-pressure hose into the water outlet and then rotate
the high-pressure hose ring to x it in place.
NOTE
Moisten the O-ring with water if it is di cult to insert the
hose.
If it is not possible to tighten the ring, it means that the
high-pressure hose has not been inserted far enough.
3. Attach the high-pressure hose to the trigger gun.
(Fig. 7)
Grip the thick end of the high-pressure hose, insert it into
the connector on the trigger gun, and then rotate the ring
on the hose to x it in place.
NOTE
Moisten the O-ring with water to facilitate the connection
if it is di cult to insert the hose.
If the ring cannot be tightened, it means that the end of
the high-pressure hose has not been su cient inserted.
4. Attach the nozzle to the trigger gun.
<Attachment (Fig. 8)>
(1) Align the protrusion on the nozzle with the entry hole on
the trigger gun and press it into place.
NOTE
Remove all dirt, mud and other matter from the trigger
gun’s entry hole and the protrusion on the nozzle.
Moisten the O-ring with water to facilitate the connection
if it is di cult to insert the nozzle.
(2) Press down rmly on the nozzle and then rotate it in the
direction of the arrow until it stops (half rotation.)
(3) Check to make sure that the nozzle cannot be pulled out
once it has been attached.
<Detachment (Fig. 9)>
Press down rmly on the nozzle and then rotate it counter-
clockwise until it stops. The nozzle can be withdrawn at
that position.
USING DIFFERENT NOZZLES
Variable nozzle (Fig. 10)
The variable nozzle can be used to alternation between
“Jet” and “Spray”.
Rotate the end on the nozzle clockwise for “Jet”, and
counter-clockwise for “Spray”.
Jet washer
A water jet is discharged in a direct line to remove
stubborn mud and other dirt from agricultural machinery,
etc.