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5 Preparing the pressure washer for operation
■ At temperatures below 0 °C water may freeze
in 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
stored in a frost-free environment:
Protect the pressure washer using
a glycol-based antifreeze.
4.13 Cleaning, Maintenance and
Repair
WARNING
■ If the mains plug is plugged into a socket
when carrying out cleaning, servicing or
repairs, it is possible that the high-pressure
washer may be switched on inadvertently.
This may result in serious injury to people and
damage to property.
► Lock the spray gun trigger.
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.
► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure
washer from the socket.
■ Harsh detergents, cleaning with a water jet or
sharp objects can damage the high-pressure
washer. If the high-pressure washer is not
properly cleaned, parts may not function prop‐
erly and safety devices can be disabled. They
may cause serious injury to persons.
► Always clean the high-pressure washer as
described in this user manual.
■ If the high-pressure washer is not properly
serviced or repaired, parts may not function
properly and safety devices can be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to peo‐
ple.
► Do not attempt to service or repair the high-
pressure washer yourself.
► If the connecting cable is faulty or dam‐
aged: Have the connecting cable replaced
by a STIHL dealer.
► If the high-pressure washer needs to be
serviced or repaired: Contact a STIHL
dealer.
4.14 Battery
WARNING
■ The battery is not protected against all ambi‐
ent conditions. If the battery is exposed to cer‐
tain ambient conditions, the battery may catch
fire or explode. This may result in serious
injury to people and damage to property.
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► Protect battery from heat and fire.
► Do not throw the battery into a fire.
► Use and store the battery at temperatures
between 0°C and + 60°C.
► Do not immerse battery in fluids.
► Do not expose battery to high pressure.
► Do not expose battery to microwaves.
► Protect battery from chemicals and salts.
■ Liquid may leak out of a damaged battery. If
that liquid comes into contact with the skin or
eyes, the skin or eyes may be irritated.
► Avoid contact with the liquid.
► If skin contact occurs: Wash affected areas
of skin with plenty of water and soap.
► If eye contact occurs: flush eyes with plenty
of water for at least 15 minutes. Consult a
doctor.
► Do not charge, open, dispose of in fire or
short-circuit batteries.
■ If the battery is swallowed, serious injuries or
death may result within 2 hours due to internal
burns and perforation of the esophagus.
► Keep the battery and the control panel out
of the reach of children and other unauthor‐
ized persons.
► Always close the cover of the control panel
tightly. If it is not possible to close the
cover, remove the battery and have the
control panel by a STIHL servicing dealer
replaced.
► If the battery is swallowed: do not induce
vomiting. This could result in the battery
lodging in the esophagus. Seek medical
advice immediately.
■ A battery which is believed to be completely
discharged may still produce a dangerous
short-circuit current or may leak. This may
result in serious injury to people and damage
to property.
► Comply with all the statutory disposal regu‐
lations. Dispose of discharged batteries
immediately. Do not dismantle them. Do not
dispose of them by burning.
5 Preparing the pressure
washer for operation
5.1 Making the pressure washer
ready for use.
The following steps must be performed before
commencing work:
► Make sure that the pressure washer, the high-
pressure hose, the hose coupling and the con‐
necting cord are in a safe condition,
► Cleaning the pressure washer,
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