Black & Decker PW 1600 SL Original Instructions Manual page 8

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WARNING. DO NOT point the water jet at the unit
itself, electrical parts or other electrical equipment.
WARNING. DO NOT use the appliance with people
within its range of action unless they are wearing
protective clothing.
WARNING. DO NOT point the jet at yourself or oth-
ers to clean clothing or footwear.
WARNING. DO NOT use the appliance outdoors
when it is raining.
WARNING. DO NOT allow children, incompetent
persons or those who have not read and understood
the instructions to use the appliance.
WARNING. DO NOT touch the plug and/or socket
with wet hands.
WARNING. DO NOT use the appliance if the electric
cable is damaged. If the electric cable is damaged,
it must be replaced by the manufacturer, one of its
authorised Service Centres or similarly qualifi ed
persons in order to avoid a safety hazard.
WARNING. DO NOT use the appliance if a supply
cable or important parts such as the safety devices,
high pressure hoses or gun are damaged.
WARNING. DO NOT jam the trigger in the operat-
ing position.
WARNING. Check that the data plate is affi xed to
the appliance; if not, inform your dealer. Appliances
without plates must NOT be used as they are uni-
dentifi able and potentially dangerous.
WARNING. DO NOT tamper with or adjust the set-
ting of the safety valve or the safety devices.
WARNING. DO NOT alter the original diameter of
the spray head nozzle.
WARNING. DO NOT move the appliance by pulling
on the ELECTRIC CABLE.
WARNING. DO NOT allow vehicles to drive over
the high pressure hose.
WARNING. DO NOT move the appliance by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
WARNING. When directed towards tyres, tyre
valves or other pressurised components, the high
pressure jet is potentially dangerous. Do not use
the rotating nozzle kit, and always keep the jet at a
distance of at least 30 cm during cleaning.
WARNING. The use of non-original accessories and
any other spare parts not specifi cally intended for
the model in question is prohibited. All modifi cations
to the appliance are prohibited; any modifi cations
shall render the Declaration of Conformity null and
void and relieve the manufacturer of all liability under
civil and criminal law.
SAFETY "MUSTS"
WARNING. All electrical conductors MUST BE
PROTECTED against the water jet.
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WARNING. The electric supply connection must
be made by a qualifi ed electrician and comply with
IEC 60364-1. Either a residual current device that
will cut off the power supply if the leakage current
to earth exceeds 30 mA for 30 ms or a ground fault
interrupt device must be installed.
WARNING. DURING start-up, the appliance may
cause network noise.
WARNING. Use of a residual current breaker (RCB)
will provide additional protection for the operator
(30 mA).
WARNING. Models supplied without plug must be
installed by qualifi ed staff.
WARNING. Use only approved electrical extension
leads with suitable conductor cross-section.
WARNING. Always turn off the switch when leaving
the appliance unattended.
WARNING. High pressure may cause parts to
rebound: wear all the protective clothing (PPE) and
equipment needed to ensure the operator's safety.
WARNING. Before doing work on the appliance,
REMOVE the plug.
WARNING. Before pressing the trigger, GRIP the
gun fi rmly to counteract the recoil.
WARNING. COMPLY WITH the local water sup-
ply authority regulations. Under IEC 60335-2-79,
the appliance may only be connected to the mains
drinking water supply if the supply hose is fi tted
with a backfl ow preventer valve with drain facility
corresponding to EN 12729 type BA. The backfl ow
preventer can be ordered from the manufacturer.
WARNING. Water that has passed through backfl ow
preventers is considered to be non-potable.
WARNING. Maintenance and/or repair of electrical
components MUST be carried out by qualifi ed staff.
WARNING. DISCHARGE residual pressure before
disconnecting the hose from the appliance.
WARNING. CHECK before each use and at regular
intervals that the screws are fully tightened and that
there are no broken or worn parts.
WARNING. ONLY USE detergents which will not
corrode the coating materials of the high pressure
hose / electric cable.
WARNING. ENSURE that all people or animals keep
a minimum distance of 16 yd. (15m) away.
WARNING. This appliance is designed for use with
the detergent supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemi-
cals may adversely affect the appliance's safety.
WARNING. Do not allow the detergent to come into
contact with the skin, and the eyes in particular! In
case of contact with eyes, rinse with plenty of water
and seek medical advice at once!