Important Safety Information - Kärcher HD 2.5/27 P AL Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We reserve 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 pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fl uent 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 com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper 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. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
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.
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1. Read owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.
HD • 8.917-984.0 • Rev. 01/14
WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and
WARNING
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
4. All installations must comply
with local codes. Contact
KEEP WATER
your electrician, plumber,
SPRAY AWAY FROM
utility company or the selling
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
distributor for specifi c details.
WARNING
WARNING: This machine ex-
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
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
5. Eye, hand, and foot pro-
WHEN OPERATING
tection must be worn when
THIS EQUIPMENT.
u s i n g t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open fl ame
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
or torch is permitted.
OPERATE ONLY WHERE
OPEN FLAME OR TORCH
IS PERMITTED
WARNING
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do
not add fuel when the product
is operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
crankcase draining or oil con-
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in fi re
and/or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fi re — Do not Spray fl ammable
liquids.