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SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
The appliance you have purchased is a technologically advanced
product. To obtain the best performance from your unit, read this
booklet carefully and follow the instructions each time you use it.
We congratulate you on your choice and wish you successful opera-
tion.
2
SAFETY RULES
2.1
SAFETY “MUST NOTS”
2.1.1
do NoT use the appliance with
inflammable or toxic liquids, or
any products which are not compatible with the correct operation
of the appliance.
e
xPlosion
or
Poisoning
hazard
2.1.2
do NoT direct the water jet towards people,
animals or yourself.
2.1.3
do NoT direct the water jet towards the unit
itself, electrical parts or towards other electrical
equipment.
e
lectric
shock
hazard
2.1.4
do NoT use the appliance outdoors in case of rain.
s
hort
circuit
hazard
2.1.5
do NoT allow children or incompetent persons to use the
appliance.
i
njury
hazard
2.1.6
do NoT touch the plug and/or socket with wet
hands.
e
lectric
shock
hazard
2.1.7
do NoT use the appliance if the electrical cable is
damaged.
e
lectric
shock
and
short
circuit
hazard
2.1.8
do NoT use the appliance if the high pressure
hose is damaged.
e
xPlosion
hazard
2.1.9
do NoT jam the trigger in the operating position.
a
ccident
hazard
2.1.10
Check that the data plates are affixed to the appliance, if
not, inform your dealer. units without plates must NoT
be used as they are unidentifiable and potentially dangerous.
a
ccident
hazard
2.1.11
do NoT tamper with or alter the calibration of the
safety valve.
e
xPlosion
hazard
2.1.12
do NoT alter the original diameter of the spray head
nozzle.
h
azardous
alteration
of
oPerating
Performance
2.1.13
do NoT leave the appliance unattended.
a
ccident
hazard
2.1.14
do NoT move the appliance by pulling on the
ELECTRICAL CABLE
.
s
hort
circuit
hazard
2.1.15
make sure that cars do not drive over the high pressure hose.
2.2
SAFETY “MUSTS”
2.2.1
All electrical conductors muST BE ProTECTEd against the
water jet.
s
hort
circuit
hazard
2.2.2
The appliance muST oNLY BE CoNNECTEd to an
adequate power supply in compliance with all
applicable regulations.
e
lectric
shock
hazard
• Use of a safety residual current circuit-breaker (R.C.C.B.) will
provide additional protection for the operator (30 mA).
2.2.3
t
he
high pressure may cause materials to bounce off surfaces at
speed; therefore protective clothing and safety goggles muST BE
WorN.
i
njury
hazard
2.2.4
Before doing work on the appliance, rEmoVE the plug.
a
ccidental
start
-
uP
hazard
2.2.5
Before pressing the trigger, griP the gun firmly to
counteract the recoil.
i
njury
hazard
2.2.6
ComPLY WiTh the requirements of the local water supply
company. According to diN 1988, the appliance may only
be connected to the mains drinking water supply if a backflow
preventer valve with drain facility is installed in the supply hose.
c
ontamination
hazard
2.2.7
maintenance and/or repair of electrical components muST
be carried out by qualified and authorized Black & decker
staff for the warranty to take effect.
if the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer, an authorized Black & decker Service Centre or an
equally qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. if the supply
cord is replaced by an equally qualified person, but not authorized
by Black & decker, the warranty will lose effect.
2.2.8
diSChArgE residual pressure before disconnecting the
unit hose.
i
njury
hazard
2.2.9
Before using the appliance, ChECK every time that the
screws are fully tightened and that there are no broken or
worn parts.
a
ccident
hazard
2.2.10
oNLY uSE detergents which will
not corrode the coating materials
of the high pressure hose/electrical cable.
e
xPlosion
and
electric
shock
hazard
2.2.11
ENSurE that all people or animals keep a minimum
distance of 16 yd. (15m) away.
i
njury
hazard
2.2.12
To guarantee the security of the unit, use only identical
replacement parts from the manufacturer or approved
by the manufacturer.
rEAd iNSTruCTioN mANuAL
BEForE uSE
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