Bosch Advanced Aquatak 150, Original Instructions Manual

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F 016 L81 291 | (13.07.2018) Bosch Power Tools
Application
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Before use, check that the machine
and operating equipment are in per-
fect condition and are safe to oper-
ate. Do not use if it is not in perfect
condition.
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Do not direct the jet against yourself
or others in order to clean clothes or
footwear.
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Do not use solvent-containing li-
quids, undiluted acids, acetone or
solvents, including petrol, paint thin-
ners, heating oil. The sprayed va-
pours are highly flammable, explos-
ive and toxic.
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The appropriate safety regulations
must be observed when using the
unit in dangerous areas (e. g. petrol
stations). It is forbidden to operate
the unit in potentially explosive loca-
tions.
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The unit must be placed on a solid
base.
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Take care if using the machine in a
confined space ensuring that there is
adequate ventilation. Ensure that all
vehicles are switched off at all times
whilst cleaning.
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Operation of this machine requires
both hands to be used at all times.
Do not operate from a ladder. Take
care when using the machine on bal-
conies or other raised areas ensuring
that you can see any edges at all
times.
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Only use detergents recommended
by the manufacturer. Comply with
the application, disposal and warn-
ing instructions of the detergent
manufacturers.
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All current-conducting components
in the work area must be protected
against splashed water.
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The gun trigger must not be jammed
in position “ON” during operation.
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Wear suitable protective clothing to
protect against splash water. Do not
use the appliance within the range of
persons, unless they wear protective
clothing.
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If necessary wear personal protect-
ive equipment (PPE) e. g. safety
goggles, breathing protection etc to
protect against water, particles and/
or aerosols sprayed back from parts.
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During use of high pressure clean-
ers, aerosols may be formed.
Inhal-
ation of aerosols can be hazardous to
health.
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High pressure may cause objects to
rebound. If necessary wear suitable
personnel protective equipment
such as safety goggles.
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Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be
cleaned from a minimum distance of
30 cm in order to avoid damages by
the high-pressure jet. The first indic-
ation of damage is the discolouration
of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are dangerous to life.
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Materials containing asbestos and
other materials which contain sub-
stances which are hazardous to your
health must not be sprayed.