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GB
Symbols in the manual
Warning symbols with in-
formation on damage and
injury prevention.
Instruction symbols (the instruction
can be explained at the place of
the exclamation mark) with informa-
tion on preventing damage.
Help symbols with information on
improving tool handling.
General notes on safety
•
This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with
reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and
knowledge, unless they have been giv-
en supervision or instruction concern-
ing use of the appliance by a person
responsible for their safety.
•
Children must be supervised in order
to ensure that they do not play with the
equipment.
• People who are unfamiliar with the
operating instructions are not permitted
to use the equipment. The operation
of the equipment is not authorised for
people under the age of 16.
Working with the equipment
Caution: to avoid accidents
and injuries:
CAUTION. pressure cleaners
can be dangerous if they are
not operated correctly! The
jet must never be directed
at people, animals, electric
equipment connected to the
power supply or against the
actual pressure cleaner.
• Use the equipment only when standing
and on a level, stable base.
• Use the equipment only on a flat, sta
-
ble surface.
• Do not direct the jet at yourself or oth
-
ers in order to clean clothes and shoes.
•
To protect against water or dirt splash-
ing back, wear suitable protective
clothing and safety goggles.
• Do not operate the pressure cleaner
when other people are in the immedi-
ate vicinity, other than they are also
wearing protective clothes.
• Take appropriate measures to keep
children away from the equipment
whilst it is running.
• Do not use the equipment in the vicinity
of flammable liquids or gases. Non-
observance will result in a risk of fire
or explosion.
• Do not spray combustible liquids. Risk
of explosion.
• If you come into contact with cleaning
agents, rinse with plenty of clean wa-
ter.
• Store the equipment in a dry place and
out of reach of children.
Caution! To avoid damage to
the equipment and any pos-
sible person injury resulting
from this:
• Do not work with damaged or incom
-
plete equipment, or with equipment
that has been converted without the
approval of the manufacturer. Before
initial operation, have a specialist
check that the required electrical pro-
tection measures are in place.
• Do not operate the equipment if the
mains cable, water supply or other im-
portant parts such as the high-pressure
hose or gun are damaged/leaking.
• Protect the pressure cleaner from frost
and dry running.
• High-pressure hoses, fittings and
