Stihl RE 100.0 PLUS CONTROL Manual De Instrucciones página 28

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tal capabilities or lack of
experience and knowl‐
edge.
– The user can identify and assess the
dangers of the pressure washer.
– The user is of legal age or
the user is trained in a pro‐
fession in accordance with
national regulations under
supervision.
– The user has received
instruction from a STIHL
servicing dealer or other
expert before operating
the pressure washer for
the first time.
– The user is not under the influence of
alcohol, medicines or drugs.
► If in any doubt: Contact a STIHL servicing
dealer.
4.4 Clothing and equipment
WARNING
■ Objects may be thrown into the air at high
speed while working. The user may be injured.
► Wear close fitting safety glasses.
Suitable safety glasses tested to
standard EN 166 or national stand‐
ards and bearing the corresponding
mark are available to buy.
► Wear a long sleeved, close fitting top and
long trousers.
■ Spray (aerosols) may form while operating.
Breathing in aerosols can be harmful to health
and trigger allergic reactions.
► Carry out a risk assessment according to
the surface to be cleaned and the surround‐
ing area.
► If the risk assessment shows formation of
aerosols: Wear a respirator of protection
class FFP2 or equivalent protection class.
■ Wearing unsuitable footwear can cause the
user to slip and fall. The user may be injured.
► Wear sturdy, enclosed footwear with non-
slip soles.
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4.5 Work area and surroundings
WARNING
■ Bystanders, children and animals are not
aware of the dangers of the pressure washer
and objects being thrown into the air and can‐
not assess them. Bystanders, children and
animals may be seriously injured and property
may be damaged.
► Keep bystanders, children
and animals away from the
work area.
► Do not leave the pressure
washer unattended.
► Ensure that children cannot
play with the pressure
washer.
■ If you work in the rain or in a damp environ‐
ment, an electric shock may occur. The user
may be seriously injured or killed and the pres‐
sure washer may be damaged.
► Do not use in rain.
► Position the pressure washer so that it will
not be wet by dripping water.
► Position the pressure washer outside the
wet work area.
■ Electrical components of the pressure washer
can produce sparks. Sparks can cause fires
and explosions in a flammable or explosive
environment. This can result in serious injuries
or death and damage to property.
► Do not work in a flammable environment or
in an explosive environment.
4.6 Safe condition
The high-pressure washer is in a safe condition if
the following conditions are fulfilled:
– The high-pressure washer is undamaged.
– The high-pressure hose, the handle, the cou‐
plings and the spray attachment are undam‐
aged.
– The spray attachment is correctly attached.
– The connecting cable, the extension cord and
their plugs are undamaged.
– The high-pressure washer is clean and dry.
– The spray attachment is clean.
– The controls function properly and have not
been modified.
– An original STIHL accessory for this high-pres‐
sure washer is fitted.
– The accessories are correctly attached.
4 Safety Precautions
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