Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher G 3500 OCT Operator's Manual

■ Read the operating instructions of the
engine manufacturer before start-up and
follow the safety instructions carefully.
WARNING
When using this product, basic precau-
tions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
■ Read all instructions before using product.
■ To reduce the risk of injury, close supervi-
sion is necessary when the product is used
near children.
■ Know how to stop the product and bleed
pressures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar
with the controls.
■ Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
■ Do not operate when fatigued or under the
infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
■ Keep operating area clear of all persons.
■ Do not overreach or stand on unstable
support. Keep good footing and balance
at all times.
■ Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
■ Follow the maintenance instructions speci-
fi ed in the manual.
■ To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement
of spare parts should only be carried out
by trained personnel.
■ Tire pressure should not exceed max. 25
psi.
WARNING
Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct
Discharge Stream At Persons.
■ High pressure jets can be dangerous if
misused. The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, electrical devices, or the
unit itself.
DANGER
Do not spray electrical connections, elec-
trical 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

■ Do not use acids, solvents, or any alka-
line or fl ammable material in this product.
These products can cause physical inju-
ries to the operator and irreversible dam-
age to the machine.
WARNING
Gun kicks back – Hold with both hands.
■ The trigger gun safety lock prevents the
trigger from accidentally being engaged.
This safety feature must be engaged when
replacing 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 reproductive 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.
■ Operate and fuel machine in a well ven-
tilated 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 ammable products into the nozzle holder.
■ Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-
stead, move machine to different location
and avoid creating sparks.
■ This machine has hot surfaces which can
cause burns. Operate in a safe environ-
ment and away from children.
■ Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-
sories to contact hot surfaces.
■ Do not leave machine running unattended.
■ Avoid tipping machine on its side.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS