Important Safety Information - Kärcher HDS 3.9/20 Ea Cage Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fl y at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
USE PROTECTIVE
worn.
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
11. E y e , h a n d , a n d f o o t
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: This machine ex-
WARNING
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: Hot discharge fl uid.
WARNING
D o n o t t o u c h o r d i r e c t
discharge stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
to protect the operator.
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-in-
sulated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY:
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
12. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
13. Never make adjustments
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
14. Be certain all quick cou-
protection must be worn
when using this equipment.
o n m a c h i n e w h i l e i n
operation.
pler fi ttings are secured be-
fore using pressure washer.
HDS 505, 508, 509, 510 • 9.800-078.0 - N
WARNING: High pressure de-
WARNING
veloped by these machines
will cause personal injury
or equipment damage. Keep
clear of nozzle. Use caution
when operating. Do not direct
discharge stream at people,
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY or severe injury or death will
TO PERSONS. KEEP
result.
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING: Protect machine
WARNING
from freezing.
15. To keep machine in best
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
and result in death, serious bodily injury, and/
or property damage. Follow storage instructions
specifi ed in this manual.
16. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
17. Avoid installing machines
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION: USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
18. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
19. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
RISK OF INJURY
FROM FALLS WHEN
surfaces.
USING LADDER.
20. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
operating conditions, it is
important you protect ma
chine from freezing. Failure
to protect machine from
freezing could cause mal
function of the machine
in small areas or near ex-
haust fans. Adequate ox-
ygen is needed for com-
bustion or dangerous car-
bon monoxide will result.
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