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clothing are in the working
area. Check that cleaning
will not result in dangerous
substances (e.g. asbestos, oil)
being washed off the object to
be cleaned and harming the
environment.
Do not clean delicate parts
made of rubber, fabric, etc. with
the round jet. Hold the nozzle
at a distance of at least 15 cm
when cleaning with the high-
pressure fl at jet.
Although extremely easy to
operate, children should not
be allowed to use the pressure
washer.
Do not use the high-pressure
hose for lifting loads.
Do not continue to use the
washer if the quick coupling
or high-pressure hose is
damaged.
Never use the machine in areas
where there is danger of fi re
or explosion. When using the
pressure washer, stand at least
1 m from buildings, etc.
Ensure an adequate air
circulation. Do not cover
the washer or operate it in
inadequately ventilated rooms!
The exhaust fumes are
dangerous!
Store the pressure washer
where it will not be exposed to
frost!
Never operate the pressure
washer without water. Even
brief shortages of water result
in severe damage to the pump
seals.
Maintenace and repair
CAUTION!
Before cleaning and servicing
the high pressure washer,
always remove the ignition
plug cable fi rst.
Carry out only the maintenance
operations described in the
operating instructions.
Use only original Gerni spare
parts. Do not make any
technical modifi cations to the
high pressure washer.
CAUTION!
High pressure hoses, fi ttings
and couplings are important
for the safety of the washer.
Use only high pressure parts
approved by the manufacturer!
CAUTION!
Failure to observe these
instructions can endanger your
safety.
Please contact the Gerni
service department or an
authorised specialist work-shop
for all other maintenance or
repair work!
Testing
The machine satisfi es IEC/EN
60335-2-79 standards.
The high pressure washer
should be examined as needed
or at least once a year by a
technician to make sure that it
is fail-safe.
Our service technicians are at
your disposal for assistance
and advice.
Safety device
The high pressure pump is
equipped with a safety valve
that redirects the by-pass
pressure back to the suction
side of the pump.
The safety device is set and
sealed at the factory and must
not be adjusted.
