Instruction Manual

0458-004-0121-A
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English 4 Safety Precautions
￭ If the high-pressure washer starts behaving differently or
in an unusual way while operating, the high-pressure
washer may be in an unsafe condition. This may result in
serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Stop working, unplug the mains plug from the socket
and consult a STIHL dealer.
► The high-pressure washer must always be operated in
an upright position.
► To ensure an adequate exchange of cooling air, do not
cover the high-pressure washer.
￭ When the spray gun trigger is released, the high-pressure
pump switches off automatically and water stops flowing
out of the nozzle. The high-pressure washer is then in
stand-by mode and is still switched on. If the spray gun
trigger is squeezed, the high-pressure pump switches on
again automatically and water flows out of the nozzle. This
may result in serious injury to people and damage to
property.
► When not operating the machine: Lock the spray gun
trigger.
► Unplug the mains plug of the high-pressure washer from
the socket.
￭ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze on the
surface to be cleaned and in the components of the high-
pressure washer. The user may slip, fall and be seriously
injured. Damage to property may occur.
► Do not use the high-pressure washer at temperatures
below 0° C.
￭ Pulling on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cable can cause the high-pressure washer to
move and topple over. Damage to property may occur.
► Do not pull on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cable.
￭ If the high-pressure washer is placed on a sloping, uneven
or soft surface it may move and topple over. Damage to
property may occur.
► Place the high-pressure washer on a horizontal, flat,
hard surface.
￭ If working at a height, the high-pressure washer or the
spray attachment may fall to the ground. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
► Do not place the high-pressure washer in a lift bucket or
on scaffolding.
► If the high-pressure hose does not have sufficient
reach: Extend the high-pressure hose by connecting a
high-pressure hose extension.
► Secure the spray attachment so that it cannot fall.
► Switch off the high-pressure washer.