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safety gloves, safety helmets with visors, hearing
protection must be worn.
d. Accidental start-up hazard. Before doing work on
the appliance, remove the plug.
e. Injury hazard. Before pressing the trigger, grip the
gun firmly to counteract the recoil.
f. Contamination hazard. Comply with the requirements
of the local water supply company. According to DIN
1988, the appliance may only be connected to the
mains drinking water supply if a backflow preventer
valve with drain facility is installed in the supply hose.
Water that has flowed through backflow preventers
is considered to be non-potable.
g. Accident hazard. Maintenance and/or repair of
electrical components must be carried out by qualified
and Authorized BLACK+DECKER staff for the warranty
to take effect. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, an Authorized
BLACK+DECKER service centre or an equally qualified
person in order to avoid a hazard. If the supply cord
is replaced by an equally qualified person, but not
Authorized by BLACK+DECKER, the warranty will
lose effect.
h. Injury hazard. Discharge residual pressure before
disconnecting the unit hose.
i. Accident hazard. Before using the appliance, check
every time that the screws are fully tightened and that
there are no broken or worn parts.
j. Explosion and electric shock hazard. Only use
detergents which will not corrode the coating
materials of the high pressure hose/electrical cable.
k. Injury hazard. Ensure that all people or animals keep
a minimum distance of 16yd. (15M) away.
3. Improper use
f Use by unskilled persons or those who have not read
and understood the instructions in the manual is forbidden.
f The equipment is not designed to be used by people
(including children) with physical, sensory or mental
capabilities reduced or no experience or knowledge,
unless they are supervised or instructed in the use by
a person responsible for their safety.
f It will be monitored to ensure that children do not play
with the appliance.
f The introduction of inflammable, explosive and toxic
liquids into the appliance is prohibited.
f Use of the appliance in a potentially inflammable or
explosive atmosphere is forbidden.
f The use of non-original spare parts and any other
spare parts not specifically intended for the model in
question is prohibited.
Warning! All modifications to the appliance are prohibited.
Any modifications made to the appliance shall render the
Declaration of Conformity null and void and relieve the
manufacturer of all liability under civil and criminal law.
Warning! Inadequate extension cords can be dangerous. If
an extension cord is used, it shall be suitable for outdoor use,
and the connection has to be kept dry and off the ground. It is
recommended that this is accomplished by means of a cord
reel which keeps the socket at least 60mm above the ground.
Warning! This machine has been designed for use
with the cleaning agent supplied or recommended by
the manufacturer. The use of other cleaning agents or
chemicals may adversely affect the safety of the machine.
Warning! High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
live electrical equipment or the machine itself.
Warning! Do not use the machine within range of
persons unless they wear protective clothing.
Warning! Do not direct the jet against yourself or others
in order to clean clothes or foot-wear.
Warning! Risk of explosion – Do not spray flammable liquids.
Warning! High pressure cleaners shall not be used by
children or untrained personnel.
Warning! High pressure hoses, fittings and couplings
are important for the safety of the machine. Use only hoses,
fittings and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.
Warning! To ensure machine safety, use only original spare
parts from the manufacturer or approved by the manufacturer.
Warning! Water that has flowed through backflow
preventers is considered to be nonpotable.
Warning! Do not use the machine if a supply cord or
important parts of the machine are damaged, e.g. safety
devices, high pressure hoses, trigger gun.
Warning! Incorrect fuels shall not be used as they may
prove hazardous.
Warning! Do not use near people except that they use
protective clothing.
Warning! Do not use combustion engine powered
machines indoors unless adequate ventilation is assessed
by national labour authorities.
Warning! Ensure that any exhaust emissions are not in
the vicinity of air intakes.
Warning! For gas or oil-heated machines it is important
to provide adequate ventilation and make sure that the flue
gases are properly discharged.