Stihl RE 90 Manual De Instrucciones página 46

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￭ At temperatures below 0° C water can freeze on the
surface to be cleaned and in the components of the high-
pressure washer. The user may slip, fall and be seriously
injured. Damage to property may occur.
► Do not use the high-pressure washer at temperatures
below 0° C.
￭ Pulling on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cable can cause the high-pressure washer to
move and topple over. Damage to property may occur.
► Do not pull on the high-pressure hose, water hose or
connecting cable.
￭ If the high-pressure washer is placed on a sloping, uneven
or soft surface it may move and topple over. Damage to
property may occur.
► Place the high-pressure washer on a horizontal, flat,
hard surface.
￭ If working at a height, the high-pressure washer or the
spray attachment may fall to the ground. This may result
in serious injury to people and damage to property.
► Use a lift bucket or secure scaffolding.
► Do not place the high-pressure washer in a lift bucket or
on scaffolding.
► If the high-pressure hose does not have sufficient
reach: Extend the high-pressure hose by connecting a
high-pressure hose extension.
► Secure the spray attachment so that it cannot fall.
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￭ The water jet may detach asbestos fibers from surfaces.
Asbestos fibers may spread through the air after drying
and be breathed in. Breathing in asbestos fibers can be
harmful to health.
► Do not clean surfaces containing asbestos.
￭ The water jet may remove oil from vehicles or machinery.
The oily water may enter the soil, the water system or the
drains. That would create an environmental hazard.
► Vehicles or machinery should only be cleaned at places
where there is an oil trap in the water drain.
￭ In combination with leaded paint the water jet can form
leaded aerosols and leaded water. Leaded aerosols and
leaded water may enter the soil, the water system or the
drains. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful to health and
trigger allergic reactions. That would create an
environmental hazard.
► Do not clean surfaces that are painted or lacquered with
leaded paint.
￭ The water jet can damage sensitive surfaces. Damage to
property may occur.
► Do not clean sensitive surfaces with the rotary nozzle.
► Sensitive surfaces made of rubber, fabric, wood and
similar materials should be cleaned at a lower operating
pressure and from a greater distance.
￭ If while in use the rotary nozzle is immersed in dirty water
and then operated, the rotary nozzle may be damaged.
► Do not use the rotary nozzle with dirty water.
► If cleaning a container: Empty the container and allow
the water to flow away while cleaning it.
4 Safety Precautions
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