Functional Description; Power Switch - Makita HW1300 Instruction Manual

7. Do not direct the jet against yourself or others
in order to clean clothes or foot-wear.
High-pressure hoses, ittings and couplings
8.
are important for the safety of the machine.
Use only hoses, ittings and couplings recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
9. Follow the instructions when changing accessories.
10. Keep handles dry, clean, and free of oil or grease.
11. Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
12. Do not operate the product when fatigued or
under the inluence of alcohol or drugs.
13. Do not run the high pressure washer without
water for longer than one minute. It will dam-
age the motor, resulting in malfunction.
14. Always turn off the power and shut off the
water mains when leaving the high pressure
washer unattended.
15. Be wary of the kickback. The trigger gun
recoils when the high pressure jet is ejected
from the nozzle. Hold the trigger gun irmly to
prevent accidental injuries.
16. Check for damaged or worn parts before use.
Also make sure that the hose is properly con-
nected and there is no leakage during oper-
ation. Operating the machine with functional
defects may cause an accident.
17. This machine has been designed for use with
the cleaning agent supplied or recommended
by the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning
agents or chemicals may adversely affect the
safety of the machine.
18. Do not pull the cord and/or hose to move the
high pressure washer body. This will damage
the cord, hose, and connecting parts and
result in a short circuit or functional defects.
19. Do not put heavy objects on the hose or let
vehicles drive over it.
20. Always discharge the residual pressure in the
trigger gun before disconnecting the hose.
21. When connecting the hose to the water mains,
observe the instructions of your local water-
works department or company.
Service
Follow the maintenance instructions speciied
1.
in the manual.
2. To ensure machine safety, use only original
spare parts from the manufacturer or approved
by the manufacturer.
3.
Have your high pressure washer serviced by
a qualiied repair person using only identical
replacement parts. This will ensure that the
safety of the high pressure washer is maintained.
4. In case of breakdown or malfunction of the
high pressure washer, immediately switch it
off and remove the mains plug. Contact your
local dealer or service center.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS.
WARNING:
DO NOT let comfort or familiarity
with product (gained from repeated use) replace strict
adherence to safety rules for the subject product.
MISUSE or failure to follow the safety rules stated in this
instruction manual may cause serious personal injury.
FUNCTIONAL
DESCRIPTION
CAUTION:
Always be sure that the tool is
switched off and unplugged before adjusting or
checking function on the tool.

Power switch

NOTICE:
Do not turn the power switch forcibly.
This may cause the switch to malfunction.
For the HW1200
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► 1 . OFF position 2. ON position
Turn the power switch clockwise to switch on the high
pressure washer.
For the HW1300
Turn the power switch clockwise or counterclockwise
depending on the pressure level. Turn the power switch
clockwise for high pressure mode, counterclockwise for
low pressure mode.
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► 1 . Low pressure mode 2. OFF position 3. High
pressure mode
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