Intended Use - Bosch GHP 5-13 C Original Instructions Manual

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 All current-conducting components in the working area
must be protected against splashed water.
 The gun trigger must not be jammed in position "ON" dur-
ing operation.
 Wear suitable protective clothing to protect against
splashing from some parts. Do not use the appliance within
the range of persons unless they also wear protective
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 mini-
mum distance of 30 cm, otherwise the vehicle tyre/tyre
valve could be damaged by the high-pressure jet. The first
indication of this is a discoloration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves can be extremely dangerous.
 Materials containing asbestos and other materials which
contain substances which are hazardous to your health
must not be sprayed.
 Detergents must not be used undiluted. The products are
safe to use as they contain no acids, alkalis or substances
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 immedi-
ately with plenty of water and if swallowed contact a doctor
immediately.
 Never use the pressure washer without the filter or
with a dirty or damaged filter. Using the pressure washer
without a filter or with a dirty or damaged filter may invali-
date the warranty.
 If necessary wear personal protective equipment (PPE)
e. g. safety goggles, breathing protection etc to protect
against water, particles and/or aerosols sprayed back from
parts.
 Metal parts may become hot after prolonged usage, if nec-
essary wear protective gloves.
Operation
 The operator must use the unit in accordance with the reg-
ulations. He/she must take local conditions into account
and be aware of other people, especially children, when
operating the unit.
 The unit may only be used by authorised persons who have
received training or have demonstrated their ability to op-
erate the unit. The unit must not be operated by children or
juveniles (danger of accidents due to incorrect use of the
unit). Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the appliance.
 This machine can be used by people with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge if they have been given supervision or in-
struction concerning use of the machine in a safe way and
understand the hazards involved.
 The unit must never be left unsupervised while the unit is
switched on.
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 The water jet from the high-pressure nozzle produces a re-
coil on the gun. You should therefore hold the gun and
spray lance firmly with both hands.
Transport
 Switch off the motor and secure the unit before transport-
ing.
Maintenance
 Switch off the unit prior to all cleaning and maintenance
work and before replacing components. Pull out the mains
plug if the unit is mains-operated.
 Repairs may only be carried out by authorised Bosch Ser-
vice Centres.
Accessories and spare parts
 Only use accessories and spare parts which have been ap-
proved by Bosch. Original accessories and spare parts
guarantee that the unit can be operated safely and without
any breakdowns.
Symbols
The following symbols are important for reading and under-
standing the operating instructions. Please take note of the
symbols and their meaning. The correct interpretation of the
symbols will help you to use the machine in a better and safer
manner.
Symbol Meaning
Movement direction
Weight
On
Off
Lo Low pressure
Hi High pressure
Accessories

Intended Use

The product is intended for cleaning areas and objects out-
side the house, tools, vehicles and boats, if the appropriate
accessories such as cleaning agents approved by Bosch are
used.
Intended use is related to operation within 0°C and 40°C am-
bient temperature.
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