Stihl RE 120, Instruction Manual

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■ If electrical equipment, electrical connections,
sockets and live power cords come into con‐
tact with water, electric shock may result. Per‐
sons may be seriously or fatally injured and
property may be damaged.
► Do not direct the water jet at
electrical systems, electrical
connections, sockets and live
cables.
► Do not direct the water jet at the connecting
cable or extension cable.
■ If electrical appliances or the high-pressure
washer come into contact with water, electric
shock may result. The user may be seriously
injured or killed and property may be dam‐
aged.
► Do not direct the water jet at
electrical appliances and the
high-pressure washer itself.
► Keep electrical appliances and the high-
pressure washer away from the surface to
be cleaned.
■ An incorrectly routed high-pressure hose may
suffer damage. As a result of the damage,
water under high pressure may escape uncon‐
trolled into the surrounding area. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Do not direct the water jet at the high-pres‐
sure hose.
► Route the high-pressure hose so that it is
not under tension or tangled.
► Route the high-pressure hose so that it will
not be damaged, kinked or crushed, or cha‐
fed.
► Protect the high-pressure hose from heat,
oil and chemicals.
■ An incorrectly routed water hose may suffer
damage and people may trip over it. People
may be injured and the water hose may be
damaged.
► Do not direct the water jet at the water
hose.
► Route and mark the water hose so that
people will not trip over it.
► Route the water hose so that it is not under
tension or tangled.
► Route the water hose so that it will not be
damaged, kinked or crushed, or chafed.
► Protect the water hose from heat, oil and
chemicals.
■ The strong water jet produces reactive forces.
The user may lose control of the spraying sys‐
tem due to the reaction forces that occur. The
user may be seriously injured and property
damage may occur.
► Hold the spray gun with both hands.
► Work as described in this user manual.
4.8 Detergents
WARNING
■ If detergents come into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► Avoid contact with detergents.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: Flush eyes with
plenty of water for at least 15 minutes and
consult a doctor.
■ Using the wrong or inappropriate detergent
can damage the pressure washer or the sur‐
face of the object being cleaned and be harm‐
ful to the environment.
► STIHL recommends the use of genuine
STIHL detergents.
► Observe the user manual for the detergent.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a
STIHL dealer.
4.9 Connecting the water supply
WARNING
■ Releasing the spray gun trigger causes a kick‐
back in the water hose. A kickback can force
dirty water back into the drinking water main.
This can pollute the drinking water.
► Do not connect the high-pressure
washer directly to the drinking water
main.
► Observe the regulations of the water supply
company. If required, use proper system
separation (e.g. backflow preventer) when
connecting to the drinking water system.
■ Dirty or sandy water can damage components
of the pressure washer.
► Use clean water.
► If using dirty or sandy water: Use a water fil‐
ter with the pressure washer.
■ If the water supply to the pressure washer is
insufficient, components of the pressure
washer may be damaged.
► Turn tap fully on.
► Make sure there is a sufficient supply of
water to the pressure washer, 19.
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