Yard force EW U19 Instruction Manual page 8

SAFETY WARNINGS
19. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep
good footing and balance at all times.
20. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the
instruction manual.
21. Always wear protective clothing and safety glasses.
Loose particles and other debris are propelled at high
speed by the water jet.
22. Always wear ear protection.
23. Never use the pressure washer in bare feet or open
toe shoes. Always wear protective footwear.
24. When connecting the water inlet to the water supply
mains, local regulations must be observed. In some
areas, the pressure washer must not be connected
directly to drinking water supply without a back flow
preventers. Water that has flowed through back flow
preventers is considered to be non-potable.
25. Children should be supervised to ensure that they do
not play with the pressure washer.
26. If the supply cord is damaged, it must be replaced
by the manufacturer or its service agent or a similarly
qualified person in order to avoid a hazard.
27. Always ensure that a pressure washer is switched off
when not in use to avoid unintentionally starting.
28. Do not retrofit or make any unauthorised changes to
the pressure washer, or use unapproved parts.
29. Use only hoses, fittings and couplings supplied and
recommended by the manufacturer.
30. Never carry the pressure washer by the cable or
hoses.
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SAFETY WARNINGS
31. Do not carry the pressure washer with your finger on
the ON/OFF switch when it is connected to the mains.
32. Remove the main plug from the plug socket if you are
not using the pressure washer, when transporting it or
when it is left unattended, when checking the pressure
washer, cleaning it or removing blockages, when
undertaking cleaning or maintenance work or
changing accessories, if the power or extension cable
is damaged, after contact with foreign bodies, or in
the event of abnormal vibration.
33. Do not attempt to repair the pressure washer yourself.
All work not indicated in these instructions is to be
carried out only by service stations authorised by the
manufacturer.
34. Do not use the pressure washer near flammable
liquids or gases. There is a risk of fire or explosion.
35.
Do not use the pressure washer if a supply cord,
safety devices, hoses, switch or the gun trigger is
damaged.
36. If an extension cord is used, the plug and socket must
be of watertight construction. Inadequate extension
cords can be dangerous.
37. The operator or user is responsible for accidents or
damages to other people or their property.
38.
Store the pressure washer in a dry location and out of
the reach of children.
39. Handle the pressure washer with care. Keep the
pressure washer clean for safer and more efficient
working.
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