Introduction & Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher 1.575-554.0 Operator's Manual

INTRodUCTIoN & IMPoRTANT SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN
Thank you for purchasing a Hot Water Pressure
Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
We reserves the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
This series was designed for maximum use
of 4 hours per day, 5 days per week.
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 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 com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' 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 machine basic pre-
cautions should always be followed, including the
following:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
WARNINg
CAUTIoN
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instructions
could cause malfunction and result
ReAd oPeRAToR'S
in death, serious bodily injury and/
MANUAl THoRoUgHlY
or property damage.
PRIoR To USe.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressures
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
. Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details.
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WARNINg
RISk oF exPloSIoN:
do NoT SPRAY FlAM-
MAble lIqUIdS.
WARNING: Do not place machine near flammable
objects when the engine is hot.
WARNINg
keeP WATeR SPRAY
AWAY FRoM
eleCTRICAl WIRINg.
WARNINg
RISk oF exPloSIoN:
USe CAUTIoN WHeN
ReFUelINg.
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. Outdoors;
b. With the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. With no source of ignition within 10 feet of the
dispensing point;
d. With an allowance made for expansion of the fuel
should the equipment be exposed to a higher
ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNINg
HIgH PReSSURe
STReAM CAN
PIeRCe SkIN ANd
TISSUeS.
9.800-079.0 • REV. 11/06
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can
ignite causing property damage
or severe injury.
5. Risk of explosion - do not
spray flammable liquids or
operate in an explosive loca-
tion. Operate only where open
flame or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Keep water spray
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks
back. Hold with both hands.
6. Grip cleaning wand securely
with both hands before start-
ing the cleaner. Failure to do
this could result in injury from
a whipping wand.
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
add fuel when the machine is
operating.
7. Allow engine to cool for 2 min-
utes before refueling. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure area
is dry before testing spark plug
or starting the engine. (Fire
and/or explosion may occur
if this is not done.)
WARNING: Risk of injection or
severe injury to persons - Keep
clear of nozzle - Do not touch or
direct discharge stream at per-
sons. This machine is to be used
only by trained operators.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.