General Safety Rules; Safety Instructions; Improper Use - Black & Decker PW1700 Instruction Manual

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first contact your local Black & Decker office
or nearest authorized service center.
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The appliance you have purchased is a technologically
advanced product designed by one of the leading
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 it. We congratulate
you on your choice and wish you successful operation.

GENERAL SAFETY RULES

SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

General power tool safety warnings.
Warning! Read all safety warnings and
all instructions. Failure to follow the warnings and
instructions listed below may result in electric shock,
fire and/or serious injury.
Save all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term in all of the warnings listed below refers to your
mains operated (corded) power tool or battery operated
(cordless) power tool.
1. Safety "Must Nots"
a. Explosion or poisoning hazard. Do not use the
appliance with inammable or toxic liquids, or any
products which are not compatible with the correct
operation of the appliance.
b. Injury hazard. Do not direct the water jet towards
people or animals.
c. Electric shock hazard. Do not direct the water jet
towards the unit itself, electrical parts or towards other
electrical equipment
d. Short circuit hazard. Do not use the appliance
outdoors in case of rain.
e. Injury hazard. Do not allow children or incompetent
persons to use the appliance.
f. Electric shock hazard. Do not touch the plug and/or
socket with wet hands.
g. Electric shock and short circuit hazard. Do not use
the appliance if the electrical cable is damaged.
h. Explosion hazard. Do not use the appliance if the
high pressure hose is damaged.
i. Accident hazard. Do not jam the trigger in the
operating position.
j. Accident hazard. Check that the data plates are
axed to the appliance, if not, inform your dealer.
Units without plates must not be used as they are
unidentiable and potentially dangerous.
k. Explosion hazard. Do not tamper with or alter the
calibration of the safety valve.
l. Hazardous alteration of operating performance.
Do not alter the original diameter of the spray
head nozzle.
m. Accident hazard. Do not leave the appliance
unattended.
n. Short circuit hazard. Do not move the appliance
by pulling on the electrical cable.
o. Make sure that cars do not drive over the high
pressure hose.
2. Safety "Musts"
a. Short circuit hazard. All electrical conductors must
be protected against the water jet.
b. Electric shock hazard. The appliance must only be
connected to an adequate power supply in compliance
with all applicable regulations.
f Use of a safety residual current circuit-breaker
(R.C.C.B.) will provide additional protection
for the operator (30mA).
c. Injury hazard. The high pressure may cause
materials to bounce o surfaces at speed; therefore
protective clothing and safety goggles must be worn.
d. Accidental start-up hazard. Before doing work on
the appliance, remove the plug.
e. Injury hazard. Before pressing the trigger, grip the
gun rmly to counteract the recoil.
f. Contamination hazard. 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 backow preventer
valve with drain facility is installed in the supply hose.
g. Accident hazard. Maintenance and/or repair of
electrical components must be carried out by qualied
and Authorized Black & Decker sta for the warranty
to take effect. If the supply cord is damaged, it must
be replaced by the manufacturer, an Authorized
Black & Decker service centre or an equally qualied
person in order to avoid a hazard. If the supply cord
is replaced by an equally qualied person, but not
Authorized by Black & Decker, the warranty will
lose effect.
h. Injury hazard. Discharge residual pressure before
disconnecting the unit hose.
i. Accident hazard. Before using the appliance, check
every time that the screws are fully tightened and that
there are no broken or worn parts.
j. Explosion and electric shock hazard. Only use
detergents which will not corrode the coating
materials of the high pressure hose/electrical cable.
k. Injury hazard. Ensure that all people or animals keep
a minimum distance of 16yd. (15M) away.

3. Improper use

f Use by unskilled persons or those who have not read