Landa VHP Series Operator's Manual

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6SafetyImportant Safety InformationWARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instructionscarefully before using.1. Read the owner's manual thor-oughly. Failure to follow instruc-tions could cause malfunction ofthe machine and result in death,serious bodily injury and/orproperty damage.2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressurequickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.4. Do not replace LP tank while machine is running.5. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling dealer for specific details. If yourmachine is rated 250 volts or less, single phase aground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) will beprovided. If rated more than 250 volts, or morethan single phase this product should only beconnected to a power supply protected by a GFCI.WARNING: Must be plugged into properly wiredthree hole grounded outlet that accommodatesplug on power cord. Failure to comply could resultin electrical shock.DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electro-cution. Check with a qualified electrician or servicepersonnel if you are in doubt as to whether theoutlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plugprovided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-cian. Do not use any type of adaptor with thisproduct.WARNING: Keep wand, hose, andwater spray away from electricwiring or fatal electric shock mayresult.6. To protect the operator fromelectrical shock, the machinemust be electrically grounded. Itis the responsibility of the ownerto connect this machine to a ULgrounded receptacle of propervoltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray wateron or near electrical components. Do not touchmachine with wet hands or while standing in water.Always disconnect power before servicing.WARNING: Flammable liquidscan create fumes which canignite, causing property damageor severe injury.WARNING: Risk of explosion —Operate only where open flame ortorch is permitted.WARNING: Risk of fire — Do notchange tanks when the product isoperating or still hot.WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.7. Oil burning appliances shall beinstalled only in locations wherecombustible dusts andflammable gases or vaporsarenot present. Do not store or usegasoline near this machine.8. Keep operating area clear of all persons.WARNING: High pressure spraycan cause paint chips or otherparticles to become airborne andfly at high speeds. To avoidpersonal injury, eye, hand andfoot safety devices must be worn.9. Always wear properly rated eyeprotection such as safetygoggles or face shield whilespraying.(Safety glasses do not provide full protection.)WARNING: This machineexceeds 85 db appropriate earprotection must be worn.CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.Do not touch or direct dischargestream at persons or animals.WARNING: This machineproduces hot water and musthave insulated componentsattached to protect the operator.Landa VHP 2-1500 / 3-2000 Operator’s Manual 8.913-949.0 - TWARNINGREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.OPERATIONSSAFETYMAINTENANCEKEEP WATERSPRAY AWAY FROMELECTRICAL WIRING.WARNINGWARNINGRISK OF EXPLOSION:IF GAS SMELLPRESENT TURN OFFSUPPLYWARNINGUSE PROTECTIVEEYE WEARAND CLOTHINGWHEN OPERATINGTHIS EQUIPMENT.WARNINGEAR PROTECTIONMUST BE WORNCAUTIONHOT DISCHARGE FLUID:DO NOT TOUCH ORDIRECT DISCHARGESTEAM AT PERSONS.WARNINGRISK OF FIRE.DO NOT ADD FUELWHEN OPERATINGMACHINE.