Bosch GHP 5-13 C Original Instructions Manual page 12

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 The high-pressure hose must not be
damaged (danger of bursting). A
damaged high-pressure hose must be
replaced immediately. Only use hos-
es and connections recommended by
the manufacturer.

High-pressure hoses, fittings and
couplings are important for the safety
of the appliance. Use only hoses, fit-
tings and couplings recommended by
the manufacturer.
 Only clean or filtered water should be
used for intake.
Application

Before use, check that the unit and
operating equipment are in perfect
condition and are safe to operate. Do
not use the unit if it is not in perfect
condition.
 Do not direct the jet against yourself
or others in order to clean clothes or
footwear.
 Do not use solvent-containing liq-
uids, undiluted acids, acetone or sol-
vents! This includes petrol, paint thin-
ners, heating oil. The sprayed vapour
is highly flammable, explosive and
toxic.

The appropriate safety regulations
must be observed when using the unit
in dangerous areas (e. g. petrol sta-
tions). It is forbidden to operate the
unit in potentially explosive locations.
 The unit must be placed on a solid
base.
 Only use detergents recommended
by the manufacturer. Comply with
the application, disposal and warning
instructions of the detergent manu-
facturers.
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 All current-conducting components
in the working area must be protect-
ed against splashed water.
 The gun trigger must not be jammed
in position "ON" during operation.
 Wear suitable protective clothing to
protect against splash water. Do not
use the machine in reach of persons,
unless these are also wearing protec-
tive clothing.

High pressure may cause objects to
rebound. If necessary wear suitable
personnel protective equipment such
as safety goggles.
 Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may only be
cleaned from a minimum distance of
30 cm in order to avoid damages by
the high-pressure jet. The first indica-
tion of damage is the discolouration
of the tyre. Damaged vehicle
tyres/tyre valves are dangerous to
life.

Materials containing asbestos and
other materials which contain sub-
stances which are hazardous to your
health must not be sprayed.
 Detergents must not be used undilut-
ed. The products are safe to use as
they contain no acids, alkalis or sub-
stances which are detrimental to the
environment. We recommend that
the detergents are kept out of the
reach of children. If detergent comes
into contact with the eyes, wash im-
mediately with plenty of water and if
swallowed contact a doctor immedi-
ately.
 Never use the power washer
without water filter, or with a con-
taminated or damaged water filter.
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