Operation - Makita DHW080 Instruction Manual

Prepare a pressure-resistant water hose. Attach the
coupling sleeve to one end and connect the other end
to the faucet as follows.
1.
Remove the nut on the coupling sleeve and pass
the pressure-resistant water hose through the nut.
Insert the end of the hose into the coupling sleeve and
then tighten the nut.
► Fig.20: 1. Pressure-resistant water hose 2. Nut of
the coupling sleeve 3. Coupling sleeve
NOTE: If you want to connect the pressure-resistant
water hose to the faucet using a coupling sleeve,
prepare another coupling sleeve and attach it to the
other end of the hose.
2.
Connect the pressure-resistant water hose to the
faucet. Apply a suitable fitting such as hose band or
water tap joint to secure the hose end with the faucet.
► Fig.21: 1. Hose band 2. Water tap joint 3. Pressure-
resistant water hose
NOTE: The fitting depends on the shape of the faucet
to which you connect. Prepare a suitable commercial-
ly-bought fitting.
3. Attach the water hose connector to the inlet (with
the faucet marking) and then insert the coupling sleeve.
► Fig.22: 1. Coupling sleeve 2. Water hose connector
3. Inlet on the high pressure washer
Connecting/disconnecting the
nozzle
CAUTION:
Always lock the trigger of the
trigger gun when connecting/disconnecting the
nozzle.
Insert the end of the nozzle into the slot on the trigger
gun and turn it in the direction of the arrow as shown in
the figure. To disconnect the nozzle, turn the nozzle in
the reverse direction while pressing it toward the trigger
gun.
► Fig.23: 1. Trigger gun 2. Slot 3. End of the nozzle
Connecting the foam nozzle
Optional accessory
CAUTION:
Always lock the trigger of the
trigger gun when connecting/disconnecting the
nozzle.
Prepare detergent before using the foam nozzle.
1. Remove the nozzle from the tank by rotating the
nozzle counterclockwise. Attach the nozzle to the trig-
ger gun.
► Fig.24: 1. Nozzle 2. Trigger gun
2. Pour the detergent into the tank and install it to the
nozzle.
► Fig.25: 1. Tank
NOTICE:
Always use neutral detergent. Acidic or
alkaline detergent may damage the tank or nozzle.
Placing plastic carrying case onto
the container
Optional accessory
You can place Makita plastic carrying case on the top
of the container. Put the plastic carrying case onto the
container so that it is secured with the mounts on the lid
of the container.
► Fig.26: 1. Plastic carrying case 2. Mount
Placing the container onto the
trolley
Optional accessory
When carrying the container with Makita trolley, place
the container in position. Be sure that the bottom of the
container fits into the platform of the trolley.
► Fig.27: 1. Bottom surface of the container
2. Platform of the trolley
CAUTION:
When using the trolley, do not
carry the container filled with water. Doing so may
lose the balance and result in personal injury or cause
deformation of the container which leads to water
leakage.

OPERATION

WARNING:
direct it toward yourself or others. The water jet is
dangerous and can hurt you or others.
WARNING:
never hold the object that you are cleaning or
place your hands and feet near the water jet.
CAUTION:
Stay alert to the rebound of the
water jet and blown objects. Do not bring the
nozzle to the object closer to 30 cm .
CAUTION:
Do not run the high pressure
washer without water for longer than 1 minute.
CAUTION:
Do not operate the high pressure
washer for a extended period of time. This may
cause overheating or fire. Also, long-term use may
cause vibration disorder.
CAUTION:
Be aware of the direction of the
wind. If the detergent gets into your eyes or mouth,
rinse with fresh water immediately and seek medical
attention if necessary.
NOTICE:
Avoid using the high pressure washer
for longer than 1 hour. After using it for 1 hour,
leave a same length of intermission.
NOTICE:
To protect the mechanism of the high
pressure washer, do not use water hotter than
40°C.
1. Connect one end of the high-pressure hose to
the trigger gun and the other end to the high pressure
washer.
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Do not touch the water jet or
When shooting the water jet,