Precautions - Kärcher HD 4.0/36 P Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING – When using this product basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
WARNING – Risk of Injection or Injury –
Do Not Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.
• Read all the instructions before using the
product.
• Fire hazard! Do not add fuel with the en-
gine running. Do not operate if fuel has
been spilled. Instead, move the machine
to a different location and avoid creating
sparks.
• Operate and fuel machine in a well venti-
lated area, free of devices featuring an
open pilot or flame such as boilers, water
heaters, etc.
• High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.
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• Wear safety goggles.
• Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or
any flammable material in this product.
These products can cause physical inju-
ries to the operator and irreversible da-
mage to the machine.
• The machine has hot surfaces which can
cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe
environment and away from children.
• Do not allow the high pressure hose to
come into contact with the muffler guard.
• Do not leave the machine running unat-
tended.
• Learn how to stop the machine and re-
lease pressure quickly. Be thoroughly fa-
miliar with the controls.
• Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
• Do not operate the product when fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand
with both feet balanced at all times.
• Avoid tipping the machine on its side.
• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the
trigger from accidentally being engaged.
This safety feature DOES NOT lock
trigger in the on position.
• Do not spray electrical connections, elec-
trical outlets or fixtures.
• Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-
sories to contact hot surfaces.
• Do not operate in an enclosed space, ex-
haust fumes are dangerous.
• Do not operate near utilities with open fla-
mes.
• Do not operate pressure washer without
the water turned on.
• Do not use hot water.
WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)
• Water hose must be at least 5/8 inch in
diameter.
• Flow rate of water supply must not fall
below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute).
• Flow rate can be determined by running
the water for one minute into an empty
5-gallon container.
• The water supply temperature must not
exceed 104°F/40°C.
• Never use the pressure washer to draw
in water contaminated with solvents, e.g.
paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.
• Always prevent debris from being drawn
into the unit by using a clean water
source.
We strongly recommend that this high pres-
sure washer not be left running for periods
of 5 minutes or longer without the trigger
gun being engaged.
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