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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING:
Read and understand all instructions.
Failure
to follow all instructions listed below may result in
electric shock, which will cause death or serious
personal injury.
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS
PRODUCT
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KNOW YOUR MACHINE.
Read the operator’s
manual carefully. Learn the machine’s applications
and limitations as well as the specific potential
hazards related to this machine.
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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF INJURY,
keep children
and visitors away. All visitors should wear safety
glasses and be kept a safe distance from the
work
area.
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KEEP THE AREA OF OPERATION CLEAR OF
ALL PERSONS
, particularly small children, and pets.
WARNING: do not use the appliance within range of
persons unless they wear protective clothing.
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Do not direct the jet against yourself or others in order
to clean clothes or foot-wear.
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USE THE RIGHT MACHINE.
Don’t force the machine
or attachment to do a job it was not designed for.
Don’t use it for a purpose not intended.
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DRESS
PROPERLY.
Do not wear loose clothing,
gloves, neckties, or jewellry. They can get caught
and draw you into moving parts. Rubber gloves and
nonskid footwear are recommended when working
outdoors. Also wear protective hair covering to
contain long hair.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE EQUIPMENT WHILE
BAREFOOT OR WHEN WEARING SANDALS OR
SIMILAR LIGHTWEIGHT FOOTWEAR.
Wear protec-
tive footwear that will protect your feet and improve your
footing on slippery surfaces.
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EXERCISE CAUTION TO AVOID SLIPPING OR
FALLING.
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ALWAYS WEAR SAFETY GLASSES WITH SIDE
SHIELDS.
Everyday eyeglasses have only impact-
resistant lenses; they are
NOT
safety glasses.
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DON'T OVERREACH OR STAND ON UNSTABLE
SUPPORT.
Keep proper footing and balance at all
times.
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USE RECOMMENDED ACCESSORIES ONLY
WITH THIS MACHINE.
The use of improper
accessories may cause risk of injury.
WARNING:
High pressure hoses,
fi
ttings and couplings
are important for safety of the appliance.
Use only hoses, fittings and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
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NEVER STAND ON THE MACHINE.
Serious injury
could occur if the machine is tipped.
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CHECK DAMAGED PARTS.
Do not use the
appliance if a supply cord or important parts of the
appliance are damaged, e.g. safety devices, high
pressure hoses, trigger gun. If the supply cord is
damaged, it must be replaced by the manufacturer,
its service agent or similarly qualified persons in
order to avoid a hazard. Before further use of the
machine, a guard or other part that is damaged
should be carefully checked to determine that it will
operate properly and perform its intended function.
Check for alignment of moving parts, binding of
moving parts, breakage of parts, mounting and
any other conditions that may affect its operation.
A guard or other part that is damaged must be
properly repaired or replaced by an authorised
service centre to avoid risk of personal injury.
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To ensure appliance safety, use only original spare
parts from the manufacturer or approved by the
manufacturer.
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NEVER LEAVE THE MACHINE RUNNING
UNATTENDED. TURN THE POWER OFF.
Don’t
leave the machine until it comes to a complete
stop.
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FOLLOW MANUFACTURER’S RECOMMENDATIONS
FOR SAFE LOADING, UNLOADING, TRANSPORT,
AND STORAGE OF THE MACHINE.
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BE THOROUGHLY FAMILIAR WITH THE
CONTROLS.
Know how to stop the product and
release bleed pressure quickly.
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KEEP MACHINE DRY, CLEAN, AND FREE FROM
OIL AND GREASE.
Always use a clean cloth when
cleaning. Never use brake fluids, petrol, petroleum-
based products, or any solvents to clean machine.
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STAY
ALERT
AND
EXERCISE
CONTROL.
Watch
what you are doing and use common sense. Do not
operate the tool when you are tired. Do not rush.
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DO NOT OPERATE THE PRODUCT WHILE UNDER
THE INFLUENCE OF DRUGS, ALCOHOL, OR ANY
MEDICATION.
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CHECK THE WORK AREA BEFORE EACH USE.
Remove all objects such as rocks, broken glass,
nails, wire, or string which can be thrown or become
entangled in the machine.
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DO NOT USE THE MACHINE IF THE SWITCH
DOES NOT TURN IT ON AND OFF.
Have defective
switches replaced by an authorised service centre.
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BEFORE CLEANING, REPAIRING, OR INSPECTING,
shut off the engine and make certain all moving parts
have stopped. Disconnect from the electrical power
supply before carrying out user maintenance.
Disconnect the main power supply, and keep the wire
away from the plug to prevent accidental starting.
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