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4 Safety Precautions
4.2 Intended use
The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS or RE 170 PLUS
is used for example to clean vehicles, trailers, patios, paths
and facades.
The pressure washer must not be used in the rain.
WARNING
■ Using the pressure washer other than for its intended use
can result in serious injuries or death and damage to
property.
► Always use the pressure washer as described in this
Instruction Manual.
The pressure washer STIHL RE 150 PLUS or RE 170 PLUS
is not designed to be used for:
– Cleaning asbestos cement and similar surfaces
– Cleaning surfaces painted or varnished with paints
containing lead
– Cleaning surfaces which come into contact with foodstuffs
– Cleaning the 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 people may be seriously injured or
killed.
► If allowing another person to use the pressure washer:
Give them the Instruction Manual as well.
► 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 can identify and assess the dangers of the
pressure washer.
– The user is of legal age or the user is
trained in a profession 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.
Do not connect the pressure washer directly to
the drinking water main.
Switch off pressure washer when taking a break
from operation and for transport, storage,
servicing or repairs.
Do not use, transport or store the pressure
washer at temperatures below 0° C.
► Read the Instruction Manual, make sure you
have understood it and keep it in a safe
place for reference.