Personal safety
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Wear suitable gear for your personal protection (PPE) when using the device: hearing
protection, safety goggles and protective clothing.
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Wear gloves, keep your hands warm and take regular breaks.
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In rare cases, uninterrupted use of the device for several hours might cause insensitivity
of the hands.
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Before you operate the device, move it or store it, make sure it is standing on a solid,
even and horizontal surface to prevent accidents.
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The user must use the device in a reasonable manner. Take local conditions into account
and when carrying out these activities, watch out for people in the surroundings.
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The water jet through the high-pressure mouthpiece results in a kickback, which has an
effect on the handgun. Make sure that you are standing firmly and are also holding the
handgun and jet lance firmly.
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Do not jet objects that contain unhealthy substances (e.g., asbestos).
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It is forbidden to clean surfaces that contain asbestos.
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Do not use the device in an inadequately ventilated area.
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Always switch off the device and take out the plug from the socket before assembling,
maintaining, storing and transporting it or when changing the function of the device.
This also applies when you change the jet head or nozzle and when you are not using the
device. For that purpose, take the plug out with your hand. Never use the plug and/or
operate the device with wet hands!
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Water from the device, hose or the jet gun is not suitable for consumption.
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Be aware of a kickback; hold the jet lance with both hands.
Additional risks
Even if you use this product in compliance with all the safety requirements, there are still
potential risks related to injuries and damage. The following dangers could occur with regard
to the structure and design of this product:
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Health deficiencies that result from vibrations if the product is used for long periods,
inadequately operated and not maintained properly.
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Danger of injury and material damage from flying objects.
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Wounds and damage to property, as a result of broken accessories or sudden impact
from concealed objects during use.
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