Stihl RE 130 PLUS, Instruction Manual

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.8.2 Holding and Controlling the Pressure Washer
WARNING
￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your pressure
washer:
– Keep the spray attachment clean at all times. Keep
it free of pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
– Always hold the spray attachment firmly with both
hands when you are working.
– Wrap your fingers tightly around the spray gun and
spray lance.
– Position the spray attachment in such a way that all
parts of your body are clear of the water jet.
– Position the power supply cord so that it will not be
damaged while working with the pressure washer.
– Always keep the power supply cord behind the
operator and away from the water jet. Don't let the
power supply cord become entangled with obstacles
or objects.
￭ Operating the pressure washer with one hand is extremely
dangerous. One-handed operation makes it difficult to
oppose and absorb reactive forces (recoil) without losing
control of the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
– Never attempt to operate the pressure washer with
one hand.
￭ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries
to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep
proper footing and balance at all times:
– Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
– Know where the power supply cord and water hoses
are at all times to avoid tripping or stumbling.
– Be extremely cautious when working on slopes or
uneven ground.
￭ To reduce the risk of injury from loss of control:
– Never work on a ladder, roof, in a tree or while
standing on any other insecure support.
– Never operate the pressure washer above shoulder
height.
– Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and balance
at all times.
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