Parkside PTPK 270 A1, Translation Of The Original Instructions

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• See further information in the
section on “Maintenance and
Cleaning”.
General notes on safety
This section deals with the basic
safety regulations to be observed
when working with the machine.
Working with the equipment:
Caution: to avoid accidents
and injuries:
• People who are unfamiliar
with the operating instructions
are not permitted to use the
equipment. Local regulations or
bylaws may determine the mini-
mum age for using the device.
• Wear sturdy footwear to protect
against electric shock.
• Should there be people in the
water, do not operate the equip-
ment. Risk of electric shock!
• Take appropriate measures to
keep children away from the
equipment whilst it is running.
There is a risk of injury!
• Do not use the equipment in the
vicinity of fl ammable liquids or
gases. Non-observance will re-
sult in a risk of fi re or explosion.
• The transfer of aggressive,
abrasive (grinding effect), cor-
rosive, combustible (e.g. motor
fuels) or explosive liquids, salt
water, cleaning agents and
foodstuffs is not permitted. The
temperature of the liquid being
transported must not exceed
35°C.
• Store the equipment in a dry
place and out of reach of chil-
dren.
Caution! To avoid damage to
the equipment and any pos-
sible person injury resulting
from this:
• Do not work with damaged or
incomplete equipment, or with
equipment that has been con-
verted without the approval of
the manufacturer. Before initial
operation, have a specialist
check that the required electrical
protection measures are in place.
• Monitor the device during opera-
tion to detect in adequate time if
the pump running dry. Regularly
check the function of the fl oat
switch (see chapter “Operation-
al start-up“). Non-observance
will invalidate all guarantee
and liability claims.
• The pump is not suitable for
continuous operation (e.g.
for water features in garden
ponds). Check the equipment
regularly for correct functioning.
• Note that the lubricants used in
the equipment may cause dam-
age or contamination if they
escape. Do not use the pump in
garden ponds with fi sh stocks
or valuable plants.
• Do not carry or fi x the equip-
ment by the cable or pressure
line.
• Protect the equipment from frost
and from running dry.
• Use only original accessories
and do not carry out conversion
work on the equipment.