Operation - Makita DHW080PT2 Instruction Manual

Connecting to a faucet
CAUTION:
Always use a pressure-resistant
water hose with ø 13 mm or larger diameter and
connect to the faucet using a proper fittings.
Otherwise, the water hose and/or the fitting may
break and cause personal injury.
NOTICE:
Use a pressure-resistant water hose as
short as possible. The amount of intake water should
be higher than the max feed volume of the pump.
NOTICE:
If you connect to the mains for drink-
ing water, use a backflow preventer valve which
meets the regulations in your region.
NOTE: The hose assembly ships with coupling
sleeves attached to both ends. Therefore, when con-
necting to a faucet without a coupling sleeve, remove
the coupling sleeve at one end.
► Fig.11: 1. Nut of the coupling sleeve 2. Coupling
sleeve
1. Connect the hose assembly to the faucet. Apply
a suitable fitting such as hose band or water tap joint to
secure the hose end with the faucet.
► Fig.12: 1. Hose band 2. Coupling sleeve 3. Hose
assembly
NOTE: The fitting depends on the shape of the faucet
to which you connect. Prepare a suitable commercial-
ly-bought fitting.
2. Attach the water hose connector to the inlet (with
the faucet marking) and then insert the coupling sleeve.
► Fig.13: 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.14: 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 noz-
zle counterclockwise. Attach the nozzle to the trigger gun.
► Fig.15: 1. Nozzle 2. Trigger gun
2.
Pour the detergent into the tank and install it to the nozzle.
► Fig.16: 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.17: 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.18: 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 deforma-
tion 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.
2.
Connect the high pressure washer and the faucet
using a water hose. After that, open the faucet.
► Fig.19
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Do not touch the water jet or
When shooting the water jet,