Instruction Manual

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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ Electrical components of the pressure washer can
produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires and explosions in
a flammable or explosive environment. This can result in
serious injuries or death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or in an
explosive environment.
4.6 Safe condition
The high-pressure washer is in a safe condition if the
following conditions are fulfilled:
– The high-pressure washer is undamaged.
– The high-pressure hose, the handle, the couplings and the
spray attachment are undamaged.
– The spray attachment is correctly attached.
– The connecting cable, the extension cord and their plugs
are undamaged.
– The high-pressure washer is clean and dry.
– The spray attachment is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not been
modified.
– An original STIHL accessory for this high-pressure washer
is fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
WARNING
￭ If not in safe condition, components may no longer
operate correctly and safety devices may be disabled.
This may result in serous or fatal injury to people.
► Never use a damaged high-pressure washer.
► Never use a damaged high-pressure hose, couplings or
spray attachment.
► Always attach the spray attachment as described in this
User Manual.
► Never use a damaged connecting cable, extension cord
or mains plug.
► If the high-pressure washer is dirty or wet: clean the
high-pressure washer and allow it to dry.
► If the spray attachment is dirty: Clean the spray
attachment.
► Do not modify the high-pressure washer.
► If the controls do not work: Do not operate the high-
pressure washer.
► Never bridge the battery terminals with wires or other
metal objects.
► Insert batteries according to the polarity (+/-).
► Fit original STIHL accessories for this high-pressure
washer.
► Attach accessories as described in this User Manual or
in the User Manual for the accessories.
► Do not insert objects into the openings in the high-
pressure washer.
► Replace worn or damaged labels.
► If you have any doubts, be sure to consult a STIHL
dealer.
4.7 Working
WARNING
￭ In certain situations, the user may no longer be able to
concentrate on their work. This may result in the user
stumbling, falling and suffering serious injury.
► Keep calm and plan your work.
► In poor light conditions and poor visibility: Do not
operate the high-pressure washer.
► Use the high-pressure washer on your own.
► Watch out for obstacles.
► Work standing on the ground and keep your balance. If
you have to work at a height: Use a mobile elevating
work platform or secure scaffolding.
► If you start feeling fatigue: Take a break.If you start
feeling fatigue: Take a break.