4 Safety Precautions
squeezed, the high-pressure pump switches on again
automatically and water flows out of the nozzle. This can
result in serious injuries and damage to property.
► When not operating the machine: Lock the spray gun
trigger.
► Switch off pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the pressure washer from the
socket.
■ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze on the
surface to be cleaned and in the components of the
pressure washer. The user may slip, fall and be seriously
injured. Property may be damaged.
► Do not use the pressure washer at temperatures below
0° C.
■ Pulling on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cord can cause the pressure washer to move
and topple over. Property may be damaged.
► Do not pull on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cord.
■ If the pressure washer is placed on a sloping, uneven or
soft surface it may move and topple over. Property may be
damaged.
► Place the pressure washer on a horizontal, flat, hard
surface.
■ If working at a height, the pressure washer or the spray
attachment may fall to the ground. This can result in
serious injuries and damage to property.
► Use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
► Do not place the pressure washer in a lift bucket or on
scaffolding.
► If the high-pressure hose does not have sufficient
reach: Extend the high-pressure hose by connecting a
high-pressure hose extension.
► Secure the spray attachment so that it cannot fall.
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■ The water jet may detach asbestos fibers from surfaces.
Asbestos fibers may spread through the air after drying
and be breathed in. Breathing in asbestos fibers can be
harmful to health.
► Do not clean surfaces containing asbestos.
■ The water jet may remove oil from vehicles or machinery.
The oily water may enter the soil, the water system or the
drains. That would create an environmental hazard.
► Vehicles or machinery should only be cleaned at places
where there is an oil trap in the water drain.
■ In combination with leaded paint the water jet can form
leaded aerosols and leaded water. Leaded aerosols and
leaded water may enter the soil, the water system or the
drains. Breathing in aerosols can be harmful to health and
trigger allergic reactions. That would create an
environmental hazard.
► Do not clean surfaces that are painted or lacquered with
leaded paint.
■ The water jet can damage sensitive surfaces. Property
may be damaged.
► Do not clean sensitive surfaces with the rotary nozzle.
► Sensitive surfaces made of rubber, fabric, wood and
similar materials should be cleaned at a lower operating
pressure and from a greater distance.
■ If while in use the rotary nozzle is immersed in dirty water
and then operated, the rotary nozzle may be damaged.
► Do not use the rotary nozzle with dirty water.
► If cleaning a container: Empty the container and allow
the water to flow away while cleaning it.
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