Safety Rules - Black & Decker Pressure Washer PW1300 Installation And Use Manual

1 SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
1.1
The appliance you have purchased is a technologically advanced
product designed by one of the leading European manufacturers
of high pressure pumps. To obtain the best performance from your
unit, read this booklet carefully and follow the instructions each
time you use the it. We congratulate you on your choice and wish
you successful operation.
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SAFETY RULES

2.1 SAFETY "MUST NOTS"
2.1.1
any products which are not compatible with the correct operation
of the appliance. E
xplosion or poisoning hazard
2.1.2 Do noT direct the water jet towards people or
animals. i
2.1.3 Do noT direct the water jet towards the unit
itself, electrical parts or towards other electrical
equipment. E
lEctric shock hazard
2.1.4
Do noT use the appliance outdoors in case of rain. s
circuit hazard
2.1.5
Do noT allow children or incompetent persons to use the
appliance. i
njury hazard
2.1.6 Do noT touch the plug and/or socket with wet
hands. E
2.1.7 Do noT use the appliance if the electrical cable is
damaged. E
2.1.8 Do noT use the appliance if the high pressure
hose is damaged. E
2.1.9 Do noT jam the trigger in the operating position. a
hazard
2.1.10 Check that the data plates are affixed to the appliance, if
not, inform your dealer. Units without plates must noT
be used as they are unidentifiable and potentially dangerous.
a
ccidEnt hazard
2.1.11
Do noT tamper with or alter the calibration of the
safety valve. E
2.1.12
Do noT alter the original diameter of the spray head
nozzle. h
azardous altEration of opErating pErformancE
2.1.13 Do noT leave the appliance unattended. a
2.1.14 Do noT move the appliance by pulling on the
ELECTRICAL CAbLE. s
2.1.15 Make sure that cars do not drive over the high pressure hose.
2.2 SAFETY "MUSTS"
2.2.1
All electrical conductors MUsT bE proTECTED against the
water jet. s
hort circuit hazard
2.2.2 The appliance MUsT onLY bE ConnECTED to an
adequate power supply in compliance with all
applicable regulations. E
• Use of a safety residual current circuit-breaker (R.C.C.B.) will
provide additional protection for the operator (30 mA).
2.2.3
at speed; therefore protective clothing and safety goggles MUsT
bE Worn. i
njury hazard
Do noT use the appliance with
inflammable or toxic liquids, or
njury hazard
lEctric shock hazard
lEctric shock and short circuit hazard
xplosion hazard
xplosion hazard
ccidEnt hazard
hort circuit hazard
lEctric shock hazard
The high pressure may cause
materials to bounce off surfaces
2.2.4 before doing work on the appliance, rEMovE the plug.
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ccidEntal start
2.2.5
before pressing the trigger, grip the gun firmly to
counteract the recoil. i
2.2.6
CoMpLY WiTh the requirements of the local water supply
company. According to Din 1988, the appliance may only
be connected to the mains drinking water supply if a backflow
preventer valve with drain facility is installed in the supply hose.
c
ontamination hazard
2.2.7 Maintenance and/or repair of electrical components MUsT
be carried out by qualified staff. a
2.2.8 DisChArgE residual pressure before disconnecting the
unit hose. i
2.2.9 before using the appliance, ChECK every time that the
screws are fully tightened and that there are no broken or
worn parts. a
2.2.10
of the high pressure hose/electrical cable. E
shock hazard
hort
2.2.11
ccidEnt
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up hazard
njury hazard
ccidEnt hazard
njury hazard
ccidEnt hazard
onLY UsE detergents which will
not corrode the coating materials
EnsUrE that all people or animals keep a minimum
distance of 16 yd. (15m) away. i
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xplosion and ElEctric
njury hazard