RE 98
English
34
Antifreeze is recommended if 
the machine and accessories 
are to be transported at 
temperatures near or below 
0 °C (32 °F) - see “Storage”.
Detergents
WARNING
– The machine was 
designed for use with the 
detergents supplied or 
recommended by the 
manufacturer.
– Use only detergents that 
are approved for use with 
high-pressure cleaners. 
Use of unsuitable 
detergents can cause 
damage to health, as well 
as to the machine and the 
object to be cleaned. If you 
have any questions in this 
respect, consult a 
servicing dealer.
– Always use detergent in 
the specified dosage – 
follow the corresponding 
instructions for use of the 
detergent.
– Chemical detergents may 
contain physiologically 
harmful (toxic, caustic, 
irritant), flammable or 
explosive substances. In 
the event of skin or eye 
contact with detergent, 
flush the affected body 
parts with plenty of clean 
water immediately. If 
detergent is swallowed, 
seek medical attention 
immediately. Note the 
manufacturer's safety data 
sheets!
Before starting work
Only connect the high-
pressure cleaner to the 
drinking water main in 
conjunction with a back flow 
preventer – see "Special 
accessories".
WARNING
– If drinking water has 
passed through the back 
flow preventer, it can no 
longer be regarded as 
drinking water.
Do not use the machine with 
dirty water.
If there is a risk that dirty water 
will occur (e. g., flowing sand), 
an appropriate water filter 
must be used.
Inspect the high-pressure 
cleaner
WARNING
– The high-pressure cleaner 
should only be used if it is 
in full working order and 
undamaged – risk of 
accident!
– It must be possible to 
move the switch to the 0 
position easily
– The switch must be in the 0 
position
– Do not use the machine 
with a damaged high-
pressure hose, spray 
attachment or safety 
devices
Do not connect the 
high-pressure 
cleaner directly to 
the drinking water 
main.