age current to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30
ms, or has an earth tester.
■ A damaged or unsuitable extension cord can
result in electric shock. People can be seri‐
ously injured or killed.
► Use an extension cord with the correct
► Only use an extension cord which is splash-
proof and approved for outdoor use.
► Use an extension cord that has the same
characteristics as the connecting cord of
► It is recommended to use a cable reel that
holds the socket at least 60 mm above the
floor.
WARNING
■ During operation, an incorrect mains voltage
or incorrect mains frequency may result in an
overvoltage in the pressure washer. The pres‐
sure washer may be damaged.
► Make sure that the mains voltage and the
mains frequency of the power supply match
the data on the rating plate of the pressure
washer.
■ Electrical components may be overloaded dur‐
ing operation if more than one electric power
tool is connected to a multiple socket. The
electrical components may heat up and a fire
may break out. This can result in serious inju‐
ries or death and damage to property.
► Only ever connect one pressure washer to
one socket.
► Do not connect pressure washers to multi‐
ple sockets.
■ An incorrectly routed connecting cord or
extension cord may be damaged and people
may trip over it. People may be injured and the
connecting cord or extension cord may be
damaged.
► Route the connecting cord and extension
cord so that the water jet cannot touch
them.
► Route and mark the connecting cord and
extension cord so that people will not trip
over them.
► Route the connecting cord and extension
cord so that they are not under tension or
tangled.
► Route the connecting cord and extension
cord so that they will not be damaged,
kinked or crushed and will not be chafed.
► Protect the connecting cord and extension
cord from heat, oil and chemicals.
► Lay the connecting cord and extension cord
on a dry surface.
■ The extension cord warms up in operation. If
that heat cannot escape, it may cause a fire.
► If using a cable reel: Completely unroll the
cable reel.
4.11
Transport
WARNING
■ The pressure washer may topple over or move
during transport. Persons may be injured or
property damaged.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure
washer from the socket.
► Drain the detergent bottle or secure
it so that it cannot topple over and
cannot move.
► Secure the pressure washer using lashing
straps, belts or a net so that it cannot topple
over and cannot move.
■ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze
in the components of the pressure washer.
The pressure washer may be damaged.
► Drain high-pressure hose and spray attach‐
ment.
► If the pressure washer cannot be
transported in a frost-proof envi‐
ronment: Protect the pressure
washer using a glycol-based anti‐
freeze.
4.12
Storage
WARNING
■ Children are not aware of and cannot assess
the dangers of the pressure washer. Children
can be seriously injured.
► Lock spray gun trigger.
► Switch off pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the pressure
washer from the socket.
► Store the pressure washer out of the reach
of children.
■ Moisture may cause the electrical contacts on
the pressure washer and metal components to
corrode. The pressure washer may be dam‐
aged.
► Store the pressure washer in a clean, dry
state.
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