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– Never spray near electrical outlets or
other power sources.
– Never use your pressure washer if the
casing around the motor is cracked or
damaged.
6 Maintenance, Repair and Storage
6.1
Warnings and Instructions
WARNING
■ There are no user-authorized repairs for the pressure
washer. To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock or other
personal injury and property damage:
– Users may carry out only the cleaning and
maintenance operations described in this manual.
– Strictly follow the cleaning and maintenance
instructions in the appropriate sections of this
instruction manual.
– STIHL recommends that all repair work be
performed by authorized STIHL servicing dealers.
■ Unintentional starting may result in personal injury or
property damage. To reduce the risk of personal injury
and property damage from unintentional starting:
– Switch off the pressure washer, disconnect it from
the power supply, turn off the water supply and
squeeze the spray gun trigger until the pressure in
the system has been fully released. Then, lock the
spray gun trigger before inspecting the pressure
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washer or carrying out any cleaning, maintenance or
repair work, before storing, and any other time it is
not in use.
■ Use of parts that are not authorized or approved by STIHL
may cause serious or fatal injury or property damage.
– STIHL recommends that only identical authorized
STIHL replacement parts be used for repair or
maintenance.
– If using a replacement or accessory high-pressure
hose, ensure that it is rated for the maximum PSI of
the pressure washer.
– If using a replacement spray gun or lance, or any
other spray accessory, ensure that it is rated for the
maximum PSI of the pressure washer.
■ To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Ensure that the insulation of the power supply cord
and plug are in good condition and show no signs of
aging (brittleness), wear or damage.
– Never use your pressure washer if the casing around
the motor is cracked or damaged.
MOVING AND STORAGE INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
■ Improper storage can result in unauthorized use, damage
to the pressure washer and an increased risk of fire,
electric shock and other personal injury or property
damage.
– Disconnect the pressure washer from the power
supply before storing.
– Never store the pressure washer with the plug of the
power supply cord connected to an electrical outlet.
– Store the pressure washer indoors in a dry, secure
place that cannot be accessed by children or other
unauthorized users.
– Drain the detergent spray set or secure it
so that it cannot topple over or spill.
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