Black & Decker PW1700SPM manual English, Safety instructions, Safety rules/residual risks

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Safety instructions

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 it. We congratulate you on your choice and wish you successful operation.

Safety rules/residual risks

Safety “must nots”

•	Do not use the appliance with
	inflammable or toxic liquids, or any products which are
	not compatible with the correct operation of the
	appliance. Explosion or poisoning hazard
•	Do not direct the water jet towards people or
	animals. Injury hazard
•	Do not direct the water jet towards the unit
	itself, electrical parts or towards other electrical
	equipment. Electric shock hazard
•	Do not use the appliance outdoors in case of rain.
	Short circuit hazard
•	Do not allow children or incompetent persons to
	use the appliance. Injury hazard
•	Do not touch the plug and/or socket with wet
	hands. Electric shock hazard
•	Do not use the appliance if the electrical
	cable is damaged. Electric shock and short circuit
	hazard

•Do not use the appliance if the high pressure hose is damaged. Explosion hazard

•		Do not jam the trigger in the operating position.
	Accident hazard
•		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. Accident hazard
•			Do not tamper with or adjust the setting of
	the safety		valve or the safety devices. Explosion hazard

•Do not alter the original diameter of the spray head nozzle. Hazardous alteration of operating performance

•	Do not leave the appliance unattended. Accident
	hazard
•	Do not move the appliance by pulling on the
	electrical cable. Short circuit hazard

•Make sure that cars do not drive over the high pressure hose.

•Do not move the appliance by pulling on the high pressure hose.

Explosion hazard

•When directed towards tyres, tyre valves or other pressurised components, the high pressure jet is potentially dangerous. Do not use the rotating nozzle kit, and always keep the jet at a distance of at least 30 cm during cleaning. Explosion hazard

Safety “musts”

•	All electrical conductors must be protected against
	the water jet. Short circuit hazard
•	The appliance MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED
	to an adequate power supply in compliance with all
	applicable regulations. Electric shock hazard
•	The appliance may cause network noise DURING
	startup.

•Use of a safety residual current circuit-breaker (R.C.C.B.) will provide additional protection for the operator (30 mA). Models supplied without plug must be installed by qualified staff. Use only authorized electrical extension leads with suitable conductor gauge.

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High pressure may cause parts to rebound: wear all the protective clothing and equipment needed to ensure the operator’s safety. Injury hazard

•	Before doing work on the appliance, remov e the
	plug. Accidental start-up hazard
•	Before pressing the trigger, grip the gun firmly to
	counteract the recoil. Injury hazard

• Comply with the requirements of the local water supply company. According to EN 12729 (BA), 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. Contamination hazard

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