Kärcher HD 2.3/15 C Ed Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following:
1 Read all the instructions before us-
ing the product.
2 High pressure jets can be danger-
ous if misused. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, elec-
trical devices, or the unit itself.
3 To reduce the risk of injury, close
supervision is necessary when a
product is used near children.
4 Know how to stop the product and
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.
5 Stay alert – watch what you are do-
ing.
6 Wear safety goggles.
7 Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents,
or any flammable material in this
product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the ma-
chine.
8 Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of al-
cohol or drugs.
9 Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
10 To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and off the
ground. Do not touch plug with wet
hands.
11 The Trigger Gun Safety Lock pre-
vents the trigger from accidentally
being engaged. This safety feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON
position.
12 Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons.
13 Follow the maintenance instruc-
tions specified in the manual.
14 This product is provided with a
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
built into the power cord plug. If re-
placement of the plug or cord is
needed, use only identical replace-
ment parts.
15 Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not
Direct Discharge Stream At Per-
sons.
16 Do not use extension cord with this
product.
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least re-
sistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This product
is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that
is properly installed and grounded in
accordance with all local codes and or-
dinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electrocution. Check with a qual-
ified electrician or service personnel if
you are in doubt as to whether the out-
let is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the product - if it
will not fit the outlet, have a proper out-
let installed by a qualified electrician.
Do not use any type of adapter with this
product.
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