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4 Safety Precautions
► Make sure that the user fulfills the following
requirements:
– The user is rested.
– The user is physically, sensorially and
mentally able to operate the pressure
washer and to work with it.
– The user is an adult.
– 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 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 surrounding 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.
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 cannot 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 environment, an
electric shock may occur. The user may be seriously
injured or killed and the pressure 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 pressure washer is in a safe condition if the following
conditions are fulfilled:
– The pressure washer is undamaged.
► Wear close fitting safety glasses. Suitable
safety glasses tested to standard EN 166 or
national standards and bearing the
corresponding mark are available to buy.