Important Safety Information - Kärcher HD 2.8/10 ST Ed B Operator's Manual

Safety

Important Safety Information

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
WARNING
injury, read operating instructions
carefully before using.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire le
risque de blessures, lire attentive-
ment les instructions de
fonctionnement avant l'utilisation.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
PRIOR TO USE.
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
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 dealer for specific details. If your
machine is rated 250 volts or less, single phase a
ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) will be
provided. If rated more than 250 volts, or more
than single phase this product should only be
connected to a power supply protected by a GFCI.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electro-
cution. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian. Do not use any type of adapter with this
product.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une mauvaise connexion du
conducteur de terre de l'équipement peut entraîner
un risque d'électrocution. Vérifier auprès d'un
électricien qualifié ou du personnel d'entretien si
vous avez des doutes quant à savoir si la sortie est
correctement mise à la masse. NE PAS modifier la
fiche fournie avec le produit - si elle n'entre pas
dans la sortie, faire installer une sortie appropriée
par un électricien qualifié. NE JAMAIS utiliser un
adaptateur avec ce produit.
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WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and
WARNING
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
AVERTISSEMENT: Garder la
lance, le boyau et le jet d'eau à
l'écart de tout câblage électrique
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ou des chocs électriques mortels
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
pourraient survenir
5. To protect the operator from 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 on or near
electrical components. Do not touch machine with
wet hands or while standing in water. Always
disconnect power before servicing.
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.
WARNING: Risk of explosion — Do
WARNING
not spray flammable liquids.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'explo-
sion - Ne pas pulvériser de
liquides inflammables.
6. Do not allow acids, caustic or
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
abrasive fluids to pass through
DO NOT SPRAY
the pump.
FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS.
7. Never run pump dry or leave
spray gun closed longer than 1-2 minutes.
8. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne and
fly at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and foot
safety devices must be worn.
USE PROTECTIVE
AVERTISSEMENT: Un jet haute
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
pression peut écailler la peinture
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
ou provoquer l'émission d'autres
particules dans l'air et leur
projection à hautes vitesses.
9. Always wear properly rated eye protection such as
safety goggles or face shield while spraying.
(Safety glasses do not provide full protection.)