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ty or they have received precise instruc-
tions on the use of this appliance and
have understood the resulting risks. ●
Children must not play with this appli-
ance. ● Supervise children to prevent
them from playing with the appliance.
CAUTION ● Create stability for the
appliance prior to any work on or with the
appliance to prevent accidents or dam-
age. ● The water jet that is emitted from
the high-pressure nozzle results in a re-
pulsion power acting on the hand spray
gun. Make sure that you have a firm foot-
ing and are also holding the hand spray
gun and spray lance firmly. ● Never
leave the appliance unattended as long
as it is in operation.
ATTENTION ● In case of extended
breaks, switch off the appliance at the
appliance switch. ● Do not operate the
appliance at temperatures below 0 °C.
Other risks
DANGER ● The appliance may not
be operated in explosive atmospheres. ●
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos). ● Never draw in fluids con-
taining solvents or undiluted acids and
solvents! This includes petrol, paint thin-
ner and heating oil. The spray mist is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents, as they corrode the
materials used on the appliance. ● Keep
packaging films away from children,
there is a risk of suffocation!
WARNING ● According to applicable
regulations, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water net without a
system separator. Ensure that the con-
nection of your building water installation
on which the high-pressure cleaner is
operated is equipped with a system sep-
arator pursuant to EN 12729 Type BA. ●
Water that has flown through a system
separator is no longer classified as
drinking water. ● High-pressure hoses,
fixtures and couplings are important for
the safety of the appliance. Only use
high-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-
plings recommended by the manufactur-
er. ● When disconnecting the supply or
high pressure hose, hot water may leak
from the connections after operation.
CAUTION ● Mind the weight of the
appliance when selecting the storage lo-
cation and during transport (see techni-
cal data) to prevent accidents or injuries.
With appliances with a hand-arm vibration
value > 2.5 m/s 2 (see technical data)
CAUTION ● Several hours of contin-
uous use of the appliance can lead to
numbness in the hands in rare cases. ●
Wear gloves. ● Keep hands warm. ●
Take breaks at regular intervals.
Working with detergent
WARNING ● This appliance was de-
signed to be used with detergents which
are supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other deter-
gents or chemicals may compromise the
safety of the appliance. ● The improper
use of detergents can cause severe inju-
ries or toxication. ● Store detergents
away from the reach of children.
Safety Devices
CAUTION ● Safety installations
serve the protection of the user and may
not be modified or bypassed.
Personal protective equipment
CAUTION ● Wear protective clothing
and safety goggles to protect against
splash back containing water or dirt. ●
During the use of high-pressure cleaners
aerosols can develop. Inhaling aerosols
can cause health damage.Depending on
the application, completely shielded noz-
zles (e.g. surface cleaner) that signifi-
cantly reduce the emission of aqueous
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