Important Safety Information - Kärcher HDS3.5/20 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fl y at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
USE PROTECTIVE
worn.
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
9. Eye, hand, and foot protec-
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: This machine ex-
WARNING
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-in-
sulated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
10. To reduce risk of injury, close supervision is neces-
sary when a machine is used near children. Do not
allow children to operate pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
11. Never make adjustments on
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
12. Be certain all quick coupler
BOTH HANDS
WARNING: High pressure de-
WARNING
veloped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when op-
erating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
injury or death will result.
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
tion must be worn when
using this equipment.
machine while in operation.
fi ttings are secured before
using pressure washer.
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WARNING: Protect machine
WARNING
from freezing.
13. To keep machine in best
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specifi ed in this manual.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
14. Avoid installing machines in
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
15. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
16. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffold-
ing or any other relatively un-
stable location. The cleaning
area should have adequate
slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to
RISK OF INJURY
slippery surfaces.
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
18. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the infl uence of alcohol, prescription medi-
cations, or drugs.
19. Follow the maintenance instructions specifi ed in
the manual.
WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.
20. The LP models are designed to run on vapor pro-
pane fuel. Do not use liquid fuel. Have a qualifi ed
serviceman install and service your equipment.
21. Never expose a spark or fl ame where there may
be unburned gas present.
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is
needed for combustion or
dangerous carbon monoxide
will result.
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