Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher G 3200 OCT Operator's Manual

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Read the operating instructions of the engine
manufacturer before start-up and follow the
safety instructions carefully.
WARNING
When using this product, basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
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Read all instructions before using product.
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To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when the product is used near
children.
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Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-
sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
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Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate when fatigued or under the
infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
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Keep operating area clear of all persons.
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Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep good footing and balance at all
times.
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Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
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Follow the maintenance instructions specifi ed
in the manual.
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To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts should only be carried out by
trained personnel.
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Tire pressure should not exceed max. 25 psi.
WARNING
Risk of injection or injury – Do not direct
Discharge stream At persons.
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High pressure jets can be dangerous if mis-
used. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical devices, or the unit itself.
DANGER
Do not spray electrical connections, electrical
outlets or fi xtures.
WARNING
Risk of explosion –Do not spray fl ammable
liquids. Operate only where open fl ame or
torch is permitted.
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

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Do not use acids, solvents, or any alkaline
or fl ammable material in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to the
operator and irreversible damage to the ma-
chine.
WARNING
Gun kicks back – Hold with both hands.
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The trigger gun safety lock prevents the
trigger from accidentally being engaged. This
safety feature must be engaged when replac-
ing nozzles or not in use.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm. Operation of this equipment may
create sparks that can start fi res around dry
vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.
Operator should contact local fi re agencies for
laws or regulations.
CAUTION
Risk of asphyxiation – Use this product only
in a well ventilated area.
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Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated
area, free of devices featuring an open pilot
or fl ame such as boilers, water heaters, etc.
CAUTION
Risk of fi re – Do not add fuel when the product
is operating or still hot.
CAUTION
Risk of fi re - Do not put container with fl am-
mable products into the nozzle holder.
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Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-
stead, move machine to different location and
avoid creating sparks.
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This machine has hot surfaces which can
cause burns. Operate in a safe environment
and away from children.
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Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-
sories to contact hot surfaces.
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Do not leave machine running unattended.
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Avoid tipping machine on its side.
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