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1.2 Safety Warnings (cont.)
CAUTION — SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
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Avoid dangerous conditions. Always operate this product
on dry, solid and level ground.
•
Never operate this product on slippery, wet, muddy, or
icy surfaces. The operating area should be free from any
obstructions. There should be plenty of room for handling,
and the operator should stay alert at all times.
•
Do not use this product in wet or damp areas or expose
it to rain. Do not use it in areas where fumes from paint,
solvents or flammable liquids pose a po-tential hazard.
•
Inspect this product. Check before turning it on. Keep
guards in place and in working order. Form a habit of
checking to see that keys and adjusting wrenches are
removed from tool area before turning it on.
•
Replace damaged, missing or failed parts before using it.
Make sure all nuts, bolts, screws, hydraulic fittings, hose
clamps, etc. are securely tightened. Always check the oil
level in the oil tank. Never op-erate this product when
it needs to be repaired or when it is in poor mechanical
condition.
•
Never move or pull this product while spraying.
•
Do not run the engine at a high speed when you are not
using the product.
•
Risk of electric shock.
The water spray
must never be directed towards any
electric wiring, devices, or directly towards
the pressure washer itself, or fatal electric
shock may occur.
•
Risk of injury.
Do not direct the water
flow at people. The high-pressure jet can be
dangerous if misused, and therefore must
not be directed at people, animals, electrical
devices or the unit itself.
•
Risk of explosion.
When a combustible liquid is sprayed,
there can be danger of fire or explosion, especially in a
closed area. Therefore, do not spray flammable liquids. Do
not use acids and solvents with this product either. These
products can cause physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the device.
•
Learn how to stop the product and release the pressure
quickly. Familiarize yourself with the controls.
CAUTION — SPECIFIC SAFETY ADVICE
This product is capable of producing high pressure as rated in
the
Technical Specifications
. To avoid rupture and injury, do
not operate this product with components rated less than the
unit itself (including but not limited to spray guns, hose, and
hose connections).
WARNING — INJECTION HAZARD
Equipment can cause serious injury if the spray penetrates the
skin. Do not point the gun at anyone or any part of the body. In
case of penetration, seek medical aid immediately.
CAUTION — DETERGENTS
This device has been designed for use with detergents that are
specifically approved for pressure washer use. The use of other
cleaning detergents may affect the operation of the device
and void the warranty.
CAUTION — SPRAY GUN
The spray gun kicks back, so hold it with both hands. The
trigger gun safety lock prevents the trigger from being
engaged accidentally. However, the safety feature DOES NOT
lock the trigger in the
ON
position.
CAUTION — WATER CONNECTIONS
•
For use with fresh and clean water only. Do not use this
product with other liquids.
•
The water supply system must be protected against
backflow.
•
Never use this product with water contaminated with
solvents (e.g. paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.).
•
Always prevent debris from being drawn into the product
by using a clean water source and an additional water
filter, if required.
•
If this device is connected to a potable water system, the
system must be protected against backflow.
•
Suitable water temperature: from 5 to 40 ºC (41 to 104 ºF).
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