Stihl RE 130 PLUS, Instruction Manual

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭ Breathing asbestos dust is dangerous and can cause
severe or fatal injury, respiratory illness or cancer,
including mesothelioma. The use and disposal of
asbestos-containing products is strictly regulated by
CCOHS and ECCC.
– Stop work immediately and contact the relevant
state and local authorities and/or ECCC, your
employer or local CCOHS representative if you have
reason to believe that you might be disturbing
asbestos.
5.8.4 Operating Instructions
WARNING
￭ In the event of an emergency:
– Switch off the motor immediately and disconnect the
pressure washer from the power supply.
￭ To reduce the risk of fire/explosion resulting in serious or
fatal injury or property damage:
￭ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury.
– Do not direct the high-pressure jet into places you
cannot see.
– Switch off the pressure washer, relieve system
pressure and lock the spray gun trigger before
changing or adjusting any spray nozzle or
accessory.
– If an accident does occur and the spray appears to
have penetrated the skin, seek emergency medical
care. Do not treat as a simple cut.
￭ To reduce the risk of property damage or serious personal
injury:
– Start work at the greatest effective distance from the
surface being cleaned. Do not move so close that
the surface is damaged by the force of the spray.
– Be especially careful when spraying softer materials
such as fabric.
– Use caution when directing spray toward fragile
materials such as glass. It could shatter.
￭ This pressure washer was designed for use with water
alone or with a detergent specifically designed and
approved for use with pressure washers. Use of
– Never spray flammable or combustible
liquids.
– Never draw fluids into the pump that
contain solvents or undiluted acids (e.g.,
gasoline, heating oil, paint thinner or
acetone).
– Never direct the high-pressure jet toward
yourself or other persons, not even to
clean clothing or shoes.
– Do not direct the high-pressure jet
toward animals.
– Keep hands, feet or any other part of
your body away from the water jet at all
times.