4 Safety Precautions
These symbols denote original STIHL
spare parts and original STIHL acces‐
sories.
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Safety Precautions
4.1
Warning Symbols
The warning symbols on the high-pressure
washer have the following meanings:
Observe safety notices and take the
necessary precautions.
Read, understand and keep the User
Manual.
Wear safety glasses.
– Do not direct the water jet at
people and animals.
– Do not direct the water jet at
electrical systems, electrical
connections, sockets and live
cables.
– Do not direct the water jet at
electrical appliances and the
high-pressure washer itself.
If the connecting cable or the extension
cord is damaged: Unplug the mains
plug from the socket.
Do not connect the high-pressure
washer directly to the drinking water
main.
Switch off high-pressure washer during
breaks from operation and before
transport, storage, servicing or repair.
Do not use, transport and store the
high-pressure washers at temperatures
below 0 °C.
4.2
Intended Use
The high-pressure washer STIHL RE 80.0 X and
RE 80.0 is used for example to clean vehicles,
trailers, patios, paths and facades.
The high-pressure washer is not suitable for
commercial use.
The high-pressure washer must not be used in
the rain.
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WARNING
■ Using the high-pressure washer other than for
its intended use can result in serious injuries
or death and damage to property.
► Always use the high-pressure washer as
described in this user manual.
The high-pressure washers STIHL RE 80.0 X
and RE 80.0 are not designed to be used for:
– Cleaning asbestos cement and similar surfa‐
ces
– Cleaning surfaces painted or varnished with
paints containing lead
– Cleaning surfaces which come into contact
with foodstuffs
– Cleaning the high-pressure washer itself
4.3
Requirements concerning the
user
WARNING
■ Users who have not received instruction are
not aware of and cannot assess the dangers
of the pressure washer. The user or other peo‐
ple may be seriously injured or killed.
► Read the Instruction Manual, make
sure you have understood it and
keep it in a safe place for reference.
► If allowing another person to use the pres‐
sure washer: Give them the Instruction
Manual as well.
► Make sure that the user fulfills the following
requirements:
– The user is rested.
– This machine must not be
used by persons (including
children) with reduced
physical, sensory or men‐
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.
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