Table Of Contents; Environmental Protection; Safety Instructions - Kärcher HD 7/16-4 ST Manual

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications Nr.
5.956-309.0!
Contents
Environmental protection. . . . . EN
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . EN
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Function. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Device elements . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Storing the device . . . . . . . . . . EN
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . EN
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications. . . . . . EN
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Installing the plant . . . . . . . . . . EN
EC Declaration of Conformity . EN
Accessories and Spare Parts . EN
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Customer Service . . . . . . . . . . EN

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send it
for recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled;
these should be sent for recy-
cling. Batteries, oil, and similar
substances must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of
your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-
tect the ground and dispose of used oil in
an environmentally-clean manner.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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Safety instructions

- Please follow the national rules and
regulations for fluid spray jets of the re-
spective country.
- Please follow the national rules and
regulations for accident prevention of
the respective country. Fluid spray jets
must be tested regularly and the results
of these tests must be documented in
writing.
1
- Please follow the safety instructions
1
which are attached to the used deter-
2
gents (normally on the packing label).
3
- The device may only be installed by a
4
specialized company according to the
4
national regulations.
5
- The appliance may only be connected
5
to an electrical supply which has been
5
installed by an electrician in accord-
7
ance with IEC 60364.
9
- If the power cord is damaged, please
11
arrange immediately for the exchange
13
by an authorized customer service or a
14
skilled electrician.
14
- First remove the mains plug before do-
14
ing any job on the device
15
- Power plug and receptacle must be
freely accessible after the installation.
- The plant must be secured through a
wrong current protection switch with a
triggering current lesser than or equal to
30 mA.
- The appliance may only be used by per-
sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance.
- The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons
who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
Symbols on the machine
High-pressure jets can be dan-
gerous if improperly used. The
jet may not be directed at persons, animals,
live electrical equipment or at the appliance
itself.
Risk of burns on account of hot
surfaces!
Risk of injury! Beware of dan-
gerous electrical current.
EN
DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads
to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to property damage.
The unit is turned on and off only at the
pump unit. Depending on the plant installa-
tion, the work-stations are located at the
accessories (spraying units) connected to
the feeder points.
- Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered in operational or
their functions bypassed.
Power switch
The switch prevents unintented starting of
the appliance. Stop the appliance during
breaks or after operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-
vents the appliance from being switched on
unintentionally.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
- While reducing the water supply/quanti-
ty regulation at the pump head, the
overflow valve opens and part of the
water flows back to the pump suck side.
- If the lever on the trigger gun is re-
leased 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. Setting only
by customer service.
Winding protection contact
The winding proctection contact in the mo-
tor winding of the pump drive switches off
the engine when there is a thermal over-
load.
(With HD 13/12-4 ST only...).
Operational readiness period
If the appliance is not used for an extended
period of time (adjustable 5...120 minutes),
the appliance will shut off.
Hose break protection
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-
Hazard levels
Work-stations
Personal safety gear
Wear ear plugs to protect
your ears against hearing
loss while cleaning parts
that produce high sound
levels.
Safety Devices