6 English DANGER The appliance may not be op-erated in explosive atmos-pheres. Never use the appliance toclean objects containing haz-ardous substances (e.g. as-bestos). Do not spray flammable liq-uids. Never draw in fluids contain-ing solvents or undiluted ac-ids and solvents! This in-cludes petrol, paint thinnerand heating oil. The spraymist is highly inflammable,explosive and poisonous. Donot use acetone, undilutedacids and solvents, as theycorrode the materials used onthe appliance. Keep packaging films awayfrom children, there is a risk ofsuffocation! WARNING According to applicable regu-lations, the appliance mustnever be used on the drinkingwater net without a systemseparator. Ensure that theconnection of your buildingwater installation on whichthe high-pressure cleaner isoperated is equipped with asystem separator pursuant toEN 12729 Type BA. Water that has flown througha system separator is nolonger classified as drinkingwater. High-pressure hoses, fixturesand couplings are importantfor the safety of the appli-ance. Only use high-pressurehoses, fixtures and couplingsrecommended by the manu-facturer. When disconnecting the sup-ply or high pressure hose, hotwater may leak from the con-nections after operation. CAUTION Mind the weight of the appli-ance when selecting the stor-age location and during trans-port (see technical data) toprevent accidents or injuries. WARNING This appliance was designedto be used with detergentswhich are supplied or recom-mended by the manufacturer.The use of other detergentsor chemicals may compro-mise the safety of the appli-ance. The improper use of deter-gents can cause severe inju-ries or toxication. Store detergents away fromthe reach of children.Other risksWorking with detergent

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