not be directed to people, animals, electrical
devices, or the product itself.
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Hold the handle securely with both hands.
Expect the handle to move when the trigger
is pulled due to reaction forces. Failure to
do so could cause loss of control and injury
to yourself and others.
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Exercise caution to avoid slipping or falling.
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Keep firm footing and balance. Do not
overreach. Overreaching can result in loss
of balance.
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Never leave the product running unattended.
Turn off the product, and leave only when it
comes to a complete stop. Keep the product
out of reach of children when it is turned on.
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Be familiar with the controls. Know how to
stop the product and bleed the pressure
quickly.
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Stay alert, and exercise control. Watch what
you are doing, and use common sense.
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Do not use the product while tired, ill, or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol, or
medication. A moment of inattention while
operating the product may result in serious
personal injury.
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Do not use the product if the switch does not
turn it on and off. Any product that cannot
be controlled with a switch is dangerous
and must be repaired.
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Keep a minimum distance of 30 cm when
cleaning vehicles. The high-pressure jet
may damage or burst vehicle tires or tire
valves.
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The product is not to be used if it has
been dropped, if there are visible signs of
damage, or if it is leaking.
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Injuries may be caused, or aggravated, by
prolonged use of the product. When using
the product for prolonged periods, ensure to
take regular breaks.
BATTERY PACK SAFETY WARNINGS
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Recharge the battery pack only with the
charger specified by the manufacturer.
A charger that is suitable for one type of
battery pack may create a risk of fire when
used with another battery pack.
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When battery pack is not in use, keep it
away from other metal objects, such as
paper clips, coins, keys, nails, screws, or
other small metal objects that can make a
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Original Instructions
connection from one terminal to another.
Shorting the battery pack terminals together
may cause burns or a fire.
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Keep the battery pack and the charger away
from wet and damp conditions.
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Use the product only with battery packs
specified in this manual. Use of any other
battery packs may create a risk of injury and
fire.
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Under abusive conditions, liquid may be
ejected from the battery pack; avoid contact.
If contact accidentally occurs, flush with
water. If liquid contacts eyes, seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery pack
may cause irritation or burns.
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Do not dispose of battery packs together
with household waste material. They must
be collected separately and returned to an
environmentally compatible recycling facility.
Check with your local authority or retailer for
recycling advice and collection point.
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The battery pack has overheat protection.
Excessive temperatures will cause the
battery to stop powering the product. If the
battery pack is too warm, allow it to cool
down before resuming operation. If the
product still does not work, recharge the
battery pack.
NOTE: The battery pack LED indicator
will not work if the battery pack protection
feature has caused the battery pack to stop
powering the product. Release the on-off
button or remove the battery pack from the
product and the battery pack LED indicator
will resume normal function.
ADDITIONAL BATTERY SAFETY
WARNINGS
WARNING! Do not splash water to the
product. It may damage the battery pack.
To reduce the risk of fi re, personal injury, and
product damage due to a short circuit, never
immerse your tool, battery pack or charger in
fl uid or allow fl uid to fl ow inside them. Corrosive
or conductive fl uids, such as seawater, certain
industrial chemicals, and bleach, or bleach-
containing products, etc., can cause a short circuit.
TRANSPORTATION AND STORAGE
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Stop the product, remove the battery
pack, and allow the product to cool down.
Disconnect the product from the water
supply before storing or transporting.