1SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

1.1The appliance you have purchased is a technologically advanced product. 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 opera- tion.

2SAFETY RULES

2.1SAFETY “MUST NOTS”

2.1.1

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

2.1.2

Do not direct the water jet towards people,

 

animals or yourself.

2.1.3

Do not direct the water jet towards the unit

 

itself, electrical parts or towards other electrical

 

equipment. Electric shock hazard

2.1.4Do not use the appliance outdoors in case of rain. Short

circuit hazard

2.1.5Do not allow children or incompetent persons to use the appliance. Injury hazard

2.1.6

Do not touch the plug and/or socket with wet

 

hands. Electric shock hazard

2.1.7

Do not use the appliance if the electrical cable is

 

damaged. Electric shock and short circuit hazard

2.1.8Do not use the appliance if the high pressure hose is damaged. Explosion hazard

2.1.9Do not jam the trigger in the operating position. Accident

hazard

2.1.10Check 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

2.1.11Do not tamper with or alter the calibration of the safety valve. Explosion hazard

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

2.1.13 Do not leave the appliance unattended. Accident hazard

2.1.14Do not move the appliance by pulling on the electrical cable. Short circuit hazard

2.1.15Make sure that cars do not drive over the high pressure hose.

2.2SAFETY “MUSTS”

2.2.1All electrical conductors must be protected against the water jet. Short circuit hazard

2.2.2

The appliance MUST ONLY BE CONNECTED to an

 

adequate power supply in compliance with all

 

applicable regulations. Electric shock hazard

Use of a safety residual current circuit-breaker (R.C.C.B.) will provide additional protection for the operator (30 mA).

2.2.3

The high pressure may cause materials to bounce off surfaces at speed; therefore protective clothing and safety goggles must be

worn. Injury hazard

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2.2.4 Before doing work on the appliance, remove the plug.

Accidental start-up hazard

2.2.5Before pressing the trigger, grip the gun firmly to counteract the recoil. Injury hazard

2.2.6Comply 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.

Contamination hazard

2.2.7Maintenance and/or repair of electrical components MUST

be carried out by qualified and authorized Black & Decker staff 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 qualified person in order to avoid a hazard. If the supply cord is replaced by an equally qualified person, but not authorized by Black & Decker, the warranty will lose effect.

2.2.8DISCHARGE residual pressure before disconnecting the unit hose. Injury hazard

2.2.9Before using the appliance, CHECK every time that the screws are fully tightened and that there are no broken or

worn parts. Accident hazard

2.2.10

Only use detergents which will

 

not corrode the coating materials

 

of the high pressure hose/electrical cable. Explosion and electric

 

shock hazard

2.2.11

Ensure that all people or animals keep a minimum

 

distance of 16 yd. (15m) away. Injury hazard

2.2.12To guarantee the security of the unit, use only identical replacement parts from the manufacturer or approved

by the manufacturer.

READ INSTRUCTION MANUAL

BEFORE USE

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Black & Decker PW2100 instruction manual Safety Instructions, Safety Rules