19Warning: DO NOT use this high-pressure cleaning machine before havingread this operating manual and safety instructions.RULES fOR SAfETY OPERATIONBefore you operate the washer be sure to read the operating manual•carefully and observe the safety instructions.The warnings or indications pasted on the washer provide important•guidance for safe operation.SAfETY INSTRUCTIONS1. The pressure washer must not be used by children or untrained person-nel.2. Attention: When activating the machine the high pressure of the watercoming out of the lance may cause kick back. Therefore when activatingthe machine, ensure that you grip the lance firmly.3. When using the pressure washer, ensure that other people are at least10 metres away from the working area.4. High-pressure jets can be dangerous if misused. The jet must not bedirected at other people, animals, live electrical equipment or thepressure washer itself.5. do not point the jet towards yourself or other people.6. If an extension cord is used, it must be of watertight construction.Note: Always use an extension cord with earth.7. do not use the pressure washer if the supply cord or other importantparts are damaged (e.g. safety devices, high pressure hoses or thelance).8. Keep the high-pressure hose connected to the pressure washer as longas the pressure washer is under pressure. disconnecting the high-pressure hose while the system is under pressure is dangerous.9. do not use corrosive or flammable liquids in the machine.10. do not step on, press or draw with force the connecting cable so as toavoid their damage.11. Keep the electric wire away from heat, oil and sharp edges.12. The high pressure water hose must be in a perfect condition (otherwiseit may have the danger of explosion).13. damaged high pressure water hose must be replaced immediately.EN