Symbols On The Machine; Proper Use; Safety Instructions; Safety Devices - Kärcher HD 5/11 C Manual

Symbols on the machine

High-pressure jets can be dan-
gerous if improperly used. The
jet may not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
at the appliance itself.
According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water
flowing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!

Proper use

Use this high pressure cleaner exclusively
for
Cleaning using low pressure jet and de-
–
tergent (for e.g. for cleaning machines,
cars, buildings, tools),
For cleaning using high pressure jet
–
without detergent (for e.g. for cleaning
facades, terraces, garden appliances).
For stubborn dirt, we recommend the use of
the dirt blaster as a special accessory.
Danger
Risk of injury! Follow the respective safety
regulations when operating at gas stations
or other dangerous areas.
Please do not let mineral oil contaminat-
ed waste water reach soil, water or the
sewage system. Perform engine cleaning
and bottom cleaning therefore only on
specified places with an oil trap.
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Safety instructions

Please follow the national rules and
–
regulations for fuel spray jets of the re-
spective country.
Please follow the national rules and
–
regulations for accident prevention of
the respective country. Fuel spray jets
must be tested regularly and the results
of these tests must be documented in
writing.
Symbols in the operating
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.

Safety Devices

Safety devices serve for the protection of
the user and must not be put out of opera-
tion or bypassed with respect to their func-
tion.
Overflow valve
The overflow valve prevents the permissi-
ble working pressure from being exceeded.
Pressure switch
If the lever on the trigger gun is released
–
the pressure switch turns off the pump,
the high pressure jet is stopped. If the
lever is pulled the pump is turned on
again.
The overflow valve and pressure switch
–
are set and sealed at the factory. Set-
ting only by customer service.
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EN
instructions