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RE 271, RE 271 PLUS, RE 281, RE 281 PLUS
English
36
WARNING
Route the power cord and
extension cord properly:
–
Observe the minimum
cross-section of the
individual cords – see
"Connecting the machine
to the power supply"
–
Route and mark the power
cord so that it cannot
become damaged and no
one is endangered –
danger of stumbling!
–
Use of unsuitable
extension cords can be
dangerous. Use only
extension cords that are
approved for outdoor use
and are correspondingly
marked and have a
sufficient cross-section
–
The connector and
coupling of the extension
cord must be waterproof
and not lie in water
–
It is advisable to keep the
plug connection at least
60 mm above the
ground/floor, e. g. by using
a cable reel
–
don't let the cord rub
against edges or pointed
or sharp objects
–
don't squeeze the cord
under doors or windows
–
if cords become snarled –
unplug the power plug and
unsnarl the cord
–
always unroll the power
cord from the cable reel
completely to avoid risk of
fire due to overheating
During operation
WARNING
–
Never draw in fluids
containing solvents or
undiluted acids and
solvents (e. g., gasoline,
heating oil, paint thinner or
acetone). These
substances damage the
materials used in the
machine. The spray is
highly combustible,
explosive and poisonous.
Ensure you always have a
firm and safe footing.
Beware of slipping on ice,
water, snow or uneven
ground!
The plug must be
disconnected
immediately if the
cord is damaged –
danger of
electrocution!
Never direct the
high-pressure jet
or water hose
against the
machine itself or
against other elec
-
trical appliances
and equipment –
danger of short-
circuiting!
Never direct the
high-pressure jet
or water hose
against electrical
equipment, con
-
nections and
power cords – dan
-
ger of short-
circuiting!
Never direct the
high-pressure jet
against yourself or
other people, not
even to clean
clothing or shoes –
risk of injury!