Introduction; Safety Rules - Ryobi EHP-371 Uso-Mantenimiento

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INTRODUCTION

1.1 The high pressure power-jet cleaner you
have purchased is a technologically
advanced product designed by one of the
leading European manufacturers of high
pressure pumps. To obtain the best per-
formance from your unit, read this booklet
carefully and follow the instructions each
time you use the cleaner. We congratulate
you on your choice and wish you success-
ful operation.
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SAFETY RULES

2.1 SAFETY "MUST NOTS"
2.1.1 DO NOT use the cleaner with
inflammable or toxic liquids, or
any products which are not
compatible with the correct
operation of the cleaner.
SONING HAZARD
2.1.2 DO NOT direct the water jet
towards people or animals.
INJURY HAZARD
2.1.3 DO NOT direct the water jet
towards the unit itself, electri-
cal parts or towards other electrical equip-
ment.
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
2.1.4 DO NOT use the cleaner outdoors
in case of rain.
2.1.5 DO NOT allow children or incompe-
tent persons to use the cleaner.
INJURY HAZARD
2.1.6 DO NOT touch the plug and/or
socket with wet hands.
TRIC SHOCK HAZARD
2.1.7 DO NOT use the cleaner if the
electrical cable is damaged.
ELECTRIC SHOCK AND SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD
2.1.8 DO NOT use the cleaner if the
high pressure hose is dam-
aged.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
2.1.9 DO NOT jam the trigger in the oper-
ating position.
2.1.10 Check that the data plates are af-
fixed to the cleaner, if not, inform
your dealer. Cleaners without plates must
NOT be used as they are unidentifiable
and potentially dangerous.
ARD
2.1.11 DO NOT tamper with or with or
alter the calibration of the safe-
ty valve.
EXPLOSION HAZARD
2.1.12 DO NOT alter the original diameter
of the spray head nozzle.
ARDOUS ALTERATION OF OPERATING PERFOR-
MANCE
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EXPLOSION OR POI-
SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD
ELEC-
ACCIDENT HAZARD
ACCIDENT HAZ-
HAZ-
2.1.13 DO NOT
unattended.
ACCIDENT HAZARD
2.1.14 DO NOT move the cleaner by
pulling on the electrical cable.
CIRCUIT HAZARD
2.2 SAFETY "MUSTS"
2.2.1 All electrical conductors MUST BE
PROTECTED against the water jet.
SHORT CIRCUIT HAZARD
2.2.2 The cleaner MUST ONLY BE
CONNECTED to a correctly
earthed power supply.
ARD
• Use of a safety residual current circuit-
breaker (R.C.C.B.) will provide additional
protection for the operator (30 mA).
2.2.3
als to bounce off surfaces at speed; there-
fore protective clothing and safety goggles
MUST BE WORN.
2.2.4 Before doing work on the cleaner,
REMOVE the plug.
START-UP HAZARD
2.2.5 Before pressing the trigger, GRIP
the gun firmly to counteract the
recoil.
INJURY HAZARD
2.2.6 COMPLY WITH the requirements of
the local water supply company.
According to DIN 1988, power-jet cleaners
may only be connected to the mains drink-
ing water supply if a backflow preventer
valve with drain facility is installed in the
supply hose.
CONTAMINATION HAZARD
2.2.7 Maintenance and/or repair of electri-
cal components MUST be carried
out by qualified staff.
2.2.8 DISCHARGE residual pressure
before disconnecting the cleaner
hose.
INJURY HAZARD
2.2.9 Before using the cleaner, 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.
SION AND ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZARD
2.2.11 ENSURE that all people or
animals keep a minimum dis-
tance of 16 yd. (15m) away.
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leave the cleaner
SHORT
ELECTRIC SHOCK HAZ-
The high pressure
may cause materi-
INJURY HAZARD
ACCIDENTAL
ACCIDENT HAZARD
EXPLO-
INJURY HAZARD