Safety; Introduction & Safety Information; Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher 1.109-076.0 Operating Instructions Manual

Introduction & Safety Information
Thank you for purchasing a Kärcher Commercial
Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
the HDS 4.0/20 and HDS 4.0/30 washers. All informa-
tion in this manual is based on the latest product infor-
mation available at the time of printing.
Kärcher Commercial reserves the right to make
changes at any time without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this Kärcher pressure washer. Warning
information should be emphasized and understood. If
the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's
instructions and warnings shall be read to and
discussed with the operator in the operator's native
language by the purchaser/owner, making sure that the
operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.

Important Safety Instructions

WARNING: When using this
WARNING
machine basic precautions should
always be followed, including the
following:
AVERTISSEMENT: En utilisant
cette machine, des précautions de
base devraient toujours être
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
observées, y compris ce qui suit :
PRIOR TO USE.
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instructions carefully before
using.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le risque de bless-
ures, lire attentivement les instructions de
fonctionnement avant l'utilisation.
1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure to
follow instructions could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death, serious bodily injury
and/or property damage.
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2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed
pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.
5. This machine requires that it be installed by a
qualified electrician. This product shall only be
connected to a power supply receptacle protected
by a ground fault circuit interrupter.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electric wiring or fatal
WARNING
electric shock may result.
AVERTISSEMENT: Garder le jet
d'eau à l'écart de tout câblage
électrique ou des chocs élec-
triques mortels pourraient
survenir.
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
6. To protect the operator from
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically grounded. It
is the responsibility of the owner to connect this
machine to a UL grounded receptacle of proper
voltage and amperage ratings. Do not spray water
near electrical components. Do not touch machine
with wet hands or while standing in water.
WARNING: Always disconnect power before
servicing.
AVERTISSEMENT: Toujours débrancher l'alimenta-
tion avant d'effectuer des opérations d'entretien
r la machine.
su
CAUTION: Spray gun kicks back
— hold with both hands.
WARNING
ATTENTION: Le pistolet pulvéri-
sateur peut présenter un risque
de retour; le tenir avec les deux
mains.
7. Grip spray-gun and wand
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
securely before starting this
BACK - HOLD WITH
machine. Failure to do this
BOTH HANDS
could result in bodily injury from
a whipping wand.
WARNING: Flammable liquids can create fumes
which can ignite causing property damage or
severe injury.
AVERTISSEMENT:Des liquides inflammables
peuvent produire des vapeurs qui peuvent
s'enflammer, causant ainsi des dommages à la
propriété ou des blessures graves.

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