Safety; Important Safety Information - Kärcher HPB Series Operator's Manual

Thank you for purchasing a Kärcher Pressure Washer.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator's native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
Save these Instructions
This manual should be considered a permanent part of
the machine and should remain with it if machine is
resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and serial
number. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.

Important Safety Information

WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
WARNING
tions carefully before using.
AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire
le risque de blessures, lire
attentivement les instructions
de fonctionnement avant l'utili-
READ OPERATOR'S
sation.
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
1.Read the owner's manual thor-
oughly. Failure to follow instruc-
tions could cause malfunction of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
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or the selling distributor for specific details. If your
machine is rated 250 volts or less, single phase will
be provided with a ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI). If rated more than 250 volts, or more than
single phase this product should only be connected
to a power supply receptacle protected by a GFCI.
DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of electro-
cution. Check with a qualified electrician or service
personnel if you are in doubt as to whether the
outlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plug
provided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,
have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian. Do not use any type of adaptor with this
product
DANGER: Une mauvaise connexion du conducteur
de terre de l'équipement peut entraîner un risque
d'électrocution. Vérifier auprès d'un électricien
qualifié ou du personnel d'entretien si vous avez
des doutes quant à savoir si la sortie est correcte-
ment mise à la masse. NE PAS modifier la fiche
fournie avec le produit - si elle n'entre pas dans la
sortie, faire installer une sortie appropriée par un
électricien qualifié. NE JAMAIS utiliser un adapta-
teur avec ce produit.
DANGER: Keep wand, hose,
and water spray away from
WARNING
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
DANGER: Garder la lance, le
boyau et le jet d'eau à l'écart de
tout câblage électrique ou des
KEEP WATER
chocs électriques mortels pour-
SPRAY AWAY FROM
raient survenir
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
5.To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine must be electrically
grounded. It is the responsibility of the owner to
connect this machine to a UL grounded receptacle
of proper voltage and amperage ratings. Do not
spray water on or near electrical components. Do
not touch machine with wet hands or while
standing in water. Always disconnect power before
servicing.

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