Intended Use; Important Safety Instructions - Black & Decker BEPW1300 Manual

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Intended use

This pressure washer is intended for household use for
cleaning boats, cars, decks, driveways, grills, house siding,
motorcycles, patios, and outdoor furniture.
Do not let children come into contact with the tool. Supervision
is required when inexperienced operators use this tool.
This tool is intended for consumer use only.
Safety instructions
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING: When using this pressure washer,
basic safety precautions should always be followed
including the following:
Š If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced by the
manufacturer or an authorised BLACK+DECKER Service
Centre in order to avoid a hazard.
Š This machine is not intended for use by persons (including
children) with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities, or lack of experience and knowledge.
Š Children should be supervised to ensure that they do not
play with the appliance.
Š Read all the instructions before using the product.
Š To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is necessary
when a product is used near children.
Š Know how to stop the product and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
Š Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
Š Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the
influence of alcohol or drugs.
Š Keep operating area clear of all persons and animals.
Š Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
Š Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.
Š The electric supply connection shall be made by a
qualified electrician and comply with IEC 60364‑1. It is
recommended that the electric supply to this machine
should include either a residual current device that
will interrupt the supply if the leakage current to earth
exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a device that will prove the
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earth circuit.
WARNING: Risk of injection or injury – do not direct
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discharge stream at persons or animals.
WARNING: Read this entire manual before
attempting to assemble, operate or install
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the product.
WARNING: This unit was designed for specific
applications. It should not be modified and/or used for
any application other than that which it was designed.
NOTICE: Always store your pressure washer in a
location where the temperature will not fall below
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(Original instructions)
40 °F (4 °C). freeze damage is not covered by
the warranty.
1 . Do not touch plug or outlet with wet hands.
2 . Avoid accidental starts. Move switch on unit to OFF
position before connecting or disconnecting cord to
electrical outlets.
3 . Water spray must never be directed towards any electric
wiring or directly towards the pressure washer machine
itself or fatal electric shock may occur.
4 . Never carry your pressure washer by the cord. Do not
pull on the cord to disconnect from the outlet.
5 . To prevent damage, the cord should not be crushed,
placed next to sharp objects or near a heat source.
6 . Check power cords before using. Damaged cords can
reduce performance of pressure washer or cause a fatal
electrical shock
7 . The narrow pin point stream is very powerful. It is
not recommended for use on painted surfaces, wood
surfaces or items attached with an adhesive backing.
8 . Keep operating area clear of all persons and animals.
9 . Always use both hands when operating pressure washer
to maintain complete control of the wand.
10 . Do not touch nozzle or water spray while operating.
Never place hands in front of nozzle.
11 . Wear safety goggles while operating. Wear
protective clothing and footwear to protect against
accidental spraying.
12 . Disconnect power plug from the outlet when not in use
and prior to the detaching of the high pressure hose.
13 . Never tie knots or kink the high pressure hose as
damage could result. Inspect the high pressure
hose regularly. Replace the hose immediately if it
is damaged, worn or shows any signs of cracks,
bubbles, pinholes, or other leakage. Never grasp a
high‑pressure hose that is leaking or damaged.
14 . Do not operate or store this product in temperatures
below 40 °F (4 °C). Freeze damage is not covered by
the warranty.
15 . Carefully observe all chemical instructions and
warnings before using. Use only approved pressure
washer cleaners. Do not use bleach, chlorine,
or any cleaners containing acids. Always follow
manufacturer's label recommendations for proper
use of cleaners. Always protect eyes, skin and
respiratory system from cleaners.
16 . The pressure washer should not be used in areas
where gas vapors may be present. An electric spark
could cause an explosion or fire.
17 . To minimize the amount of water getting into the pressure
washer, the unit should be placed as far as possible from
the cleaning site during operation.