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Holding and Controlling the Pressure Washer

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English ￭ To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death from unintentional starting: - Never carry the pressure washer with your finger on the spray gun trigger. - Switch off the pressure washer, relieve system pressure, lock the spray gun trigger and disconnect from the power supply before assembling, inspecting, cleaning, maintaining or servicing the pressure washer. - Always switch off the pressure washer, relieve system pressure and lock the spay gun trigger before attempting to remove the high pressure hose or spray lance from the spray gun. - Always switch off the pressure washer, relieve system pressure and lock the spray gun trigger before attempting to adjust or change a spray nozzle or other accessory. - Never leave the pressure washer unattended when it is connected to the power supply. 5.8.2 Holding and Controlling the Pressure Washer 0000098900_001 5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING ￭ To maintain a firm grip and properly control your pressure washer: - Keep the spray attachment clean at all times. Keep it free of pitch, oil, grease and resin. ￭ To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Always hold the spray attachment firmly with both hands when you are working. - Wrap your fingers tightly around the spray gun and spray lance. - Position the spray attachment in such a way that all parts of your body are clear of the water jet. - Position the power supply cord so that it will not be damaged while working with the pressure washer. - Always keep the power supply cord behind the operator and away from the water jet. Don't let the power supply cord become entangled with obstacles or objects. ￭ Operating the pressure washer with one hand is extremely dangerous. One-handed operation makes it difficult to oppose and absorb reactive forces (recoil) without losing control of the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from loss of control: - Never attempt to operate the pressure washer with one hand. ￭ Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or severe injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep proper footing and balance at all times: - Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid stumbling or falling. - Know where the power supply cord and water hoses are at all times to avoid tripping or stumbling. 12 0458-001-8621-A

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English
5 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
￭
To help reduce the risk of serious personal injury or death
from unintentional starting:
–
Never carry the pressure washer with your finger on
the spray gun trigger.
–
Switch off the pressure washer, relieve system
pressure, lock the spray gun trigger and disconnect
from the power supply before assembling,
inspecting, cleaning, maintaining or servicing the
pressure washer.
–
Always switch off the pressure washer, relieve
system pressure and lock the spay gun trigger
before attempting to remove the high pressure hose
or spray lance from the spray gun.
–
Always switch off the pressure washer, relieve
system pressure and lock the spray gun trigger
before attempting to adjust or change a spray nozzle
or other accessory.
–
Never leave the pressure washer unattended when
it is connected to the power supply.
5.8.2
Holding and Controlling the Pressure Washer
WARNING
￭
To maintain a firm grip and properly control your pressure
washer:
–
Keep the spray attachment clean at all times. Keep
it free of pitch, oil, grease and resin.
￭
To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries to the
operator or bystanders from loss of control:
–
Always hold the spray attachment firmly with both
hands when you are working.
–
Wrap your fingers tightly around the spray gun and
spray lance.
–
Position the spray attachment in such a way that all
parts of your body are clear of the water jet.
–
Position the power supply cord so that it will not be
damaged while working with the pressure washer.
–
Always keep the power supply cord behind the
operator and away from the water jet. Don't let the
power supply cord become entangled with obstacles
or objects.
￭
Operating the pressure washer with one hand is extremely
dangerous. One-handed operation makes it difficult to
oppose and absorb reactive forces (recoil) without losing
control of the pressure washer.To reduce the risk of
serious or fatal injury to the operator or bystanders from
loss of control:
–
Never attempt to operate the pressure washer with
one hand.
￭
Because of the high pressure and spray velocity, fluids
can penetrate the skin and cause fluid injection and/or
severe injury. To reduce the risk of serious or fatal injuries
to the operator or bystanders from loss of control, keep
proper footing and balance at all times:
–
Take special care in overgrown or wet terrain and
always watch for hidden obstacles such as tree
stumps, roots, rocks, holes and ditches to avoid
stumbling or falling.
–
Know where the power supply cord and water hoses
are at all times to avoid tripping or stumbling.
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