Safety Regulations
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Danger
Never search for leaks in high-pressure hoses with your bare hands.
An escaping high-pressure jet may not be visible and can cause
serious injury.
Correct handling of the high-pressure gun is essential for the oper-
ational safety of high-pressure cleaners.
Observe the following rules when handling high-pressure guns:
-- Only use high-pressure guns that are designed to withstand the
permitted operating overpressure.
-- Always use the high-pressure gun with a fitted fan jet nozzle.
-- Never direct the water jet at people or animals.
-- Pay attention to the confines of the danger area when performing
work involving high-pressure water jets. No personnel apart from
the machine operator should stand within a 10 m radius of the
high-pressure gun.
-- When operating the high-pressure gun, always hold firmly with
both hands. Place one hand on the high-pressure gun trigger and
the other hand on the insulated section of the high--pressure pipe.
-- The high-pressure gun produces recoil and torque when acti-
vated. Ensure equipment is secure and stable.
-- Depressurise the high-pressure gun after operating the machine.
Danger
Waterproof protective clothing only provides protection from spray
water and splash particles. In the case of direct contact with the
high-pressure water jet, protective clothing does not provide suffi-
cient protection from injury.
High-pressure gun