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Safety Instructions
The following instructions to be followed before, during and after work:
This instruction manual to be read completely before initial start-up. If strictly followed,
no dangers should occur.
This machine must only be run by qualified adult persons who are fully familiar with
possible dangers. “Directives for Liquid Blasters” (ZH 1/406) and operation instruc-
tions “Working with Liquid Blasters” (BGV D 15) to be followed.
The machine is not suitable for unattended operation and must be operated according
to specification. Protective clothing to be worn.
The water jet emerging from the spray pistol has a dangerous cutting effect. There-
fore the water jet must never be directed onto persons, animals or electrical installa-
tions. It must never be used for cleaning of clothes, footwear and the like. Be aware of
torque and recoil. Ensure stable foothold.
The max. allowed pressure which is stated on the type plate must not be exceeded.
The safety/control valve opens, if the max. operating pressure is exceeded by more
than 10 % and returns the water back into the suction side of the high pressure pump.
The safety/control valve is workshop-set and sealed. Adjustment must not be
changed.
Oil heated high pressure cleaners must not be run indoors, in case exhaust gas
evacuation is not guaranteed. Carbon monoxide is lethal.
Worn-out or damaged high pressure hoses must never be repaired and reused but to
be replaced by original OERTZEN equipment.
Unsuitable respectively defective high pressure hoses cause severe accidents during
operation. Therefore high pressure hoses to be carefully inspected before start-up
and replaced by original OERTZEN equipment in case of damage. Use of other than
original OERTZEN equipment results in expiry of the EC Declaration of Conformity,
as well as product liability and warranty.
Spray pistols with delayed closing mechanism must not be used because of risk of
injuries.
Lever in open position must never be blocked or fixed in any way.
Use of spray wands of a length below 750 mm is prohibited.
The machine must not be run in areas jeopardized by fire or explosions. During
operation at filling stations “Technical for flammable liquids” (TfbF) to be observed.
Consumables to be handled thoroughly according to technical rules and safety and
environmental regulations to be observed.
Machine must not be started, if power cable, plug, switches, etc. are defective.
Only extension cables designed according to VDE to be used. Extension cables on
reels to be reeled off during operation in order to avoid overheating of the reel. Plug,
couplings to be watertight. A faulty current protection switch to be added.
