Trigger Operations; Safety Valve - Makita HW1200 Instruction Manual

Trigger operations

Pull the trigger to eject a water jet. The jet continues as
long as the trigger is squeezed.
The trigger can be locked for safe handling of the trigger
gun. To lock the trigger, pull out the stopper and hook it
to the groove on the grip.
► 1. Trigger 2. Stopper 3. Groove
NOTICE:
To avoid mechanical error in the pres-
sure switch, always leave a two-second interval
between trigger operations.

Safety valve

This appliance is equipped with a safety valve that
prevents undue overpressure. When the trigger is
released, the valve opens and the water recirculates
through the pump inlet.
CAUTION:
Do not tamper with or adjust the
safety valve setting.
Hose reel
For the HW1300 only
To unreel the hose, take the end of the hose out of the
catch first. Unfold the handle and turn it clockwise.
Always unreel the hose all the way to the end when
operating the high pressure washer.
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► 1. Hose reel 2. Handle 3. End of the hose
When storing the hose, turn the handle counterclock-
wise and fix the end of the hose.
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► 1. Catch 2. Handle
Supplying water from a tank/reservoir
Optional accessory
You can supply water from a tank or reservoir instead
of a faucet.
Replace the water hose connector with the suction hose
set (optional accessory). When connecting the suction
hose set, disconnect the filter case from the hose and
attach it to the inlet on the high pressure washer. Then,
connect the hose to the filter case.
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► 1. Tank/reservoir 2. Suction hose set 3. Water hose
connector 4. Hose 5. Filter case 6. Inlet on the high
pressure washer
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NOTICE:
NOTICE:
height between the inlet on the high pressure
washer and the water surface. Otherwise, the high
pressure washer will be unable to take the water up
into the pump.
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Always use Makita's suction hose set.
Always keep 1.0 m (3.28 ft) or less in
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