Stihl RE 130 PLUS, Instruction Manual

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English 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
5.1 General Safety Warnings and Instructions
This section contains the prescribed general safety
warnings and instructions for electric high-pressure cleaners
/ pressure washers. Additional important warnings and
instructions are provided in subsequent sections of this
manual.
WARNING
When using electric pressure washers, basic safety
precautions should always be followed to reduce the risk of
fire, electric shock and personal injury, including the
following:
1)Read all the instructions before using the product.
2)To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when a product is used near children.
3)Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
4)Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
5)Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
6)Keep operating area clear of all persons.
7)Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
8)Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the
manual.
To reduce the risk of injury, follow the specified
safety precautions.
Read and follow all safety precautions in the
instruction manual. Improper use can lead to
serious or fatal personal injury or property
damage.
To reduce the risk of eye injury, always wear
proper eye protection.
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5.4.
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the
operator or bystanders, never direct the high-
pressure jet toward the operator, bystanders or
animals, not even to clean clothing or shoes,
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5.8.4.
To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and
electrocution, never direct the spray at electrical
appliances and equipment, sockets or power
cords,
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5.8.4.
To reduce the risk of short-circuiting, fire and
electrocution, never direct the spray at electrical
equipment or the pressure washer itself,
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5.8.4.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage,
immediately disconnect the pressure washer
from the power supply if the power supply cord
is damaged,
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5.8.
Do not connect the pressure washer directly to a
potable water system,
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5.7.
To reduce the risk of injury or property damage
from unintended activation, switch off the
pressure washer any time the pressure washer
is not in use,
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5.8.4.
To reduce the risk of damage to the pressure
washer, do not allow the pressure washer to be
used or stored in freezing temperatures. Store
the pressure washer indoors in a dry, secure
place that cannot be accessed by children or
other unauthorized users,
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5 IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS