Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher G 3200 X Manual

Read the operating instructions of
the engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instructions carefully.
Incorrect fuels shall not be used as they may
prove hazardous.
WARNING
When using this product, basic precautions
should always be followed, including the fo-
llowing:
Read all instructions before using product.
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To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
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is necessary when a product is used near
children.
High pressure cleaners shall not be used by
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children or untrained personnel.
Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-
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sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
Stay alert, watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate when fatigued or under the
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influence of alcohol or drugs.
Keep operating area clear of all persons.
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Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
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port. Keep good footing and balance at all
times.
Follow the maintenance instructions specified
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in the manual.
To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of
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should only be carried out by trained person-
nel.
High pressure hoses, fittings and cou-
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plings are important for the safety of the
machine. Use only hoses, fittings and cou-
plings recommended by the manufacturer.
WARNING
Risk of injection or injury, do not direct
discharge stream at persons or animals.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if mis-
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used. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical devices, or the unit itself.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

Do not direct the jet against yourself or oth
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ers in order to clean clothes or foot-wear.
Do not use the machine within range of
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persons unless they wear protective cloth
ing.
To ensure machine safety, use only original
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spare parts from the manufacturer or ap
proved by the manufacturer.
DANGER
Do not spray electrical connections, electrical
outlets or fixtures.
WARNING
Risk of explosion, do not spray flammable
liquids. Operate only where open flame or
torch is permitted.
Do not use acids, solvents, or any alkaline
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or flammable material in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to the
operator and irreversible damage to the
machine.
WARNING
Gun kicks back hold with both hands.
n 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
Risk of asphyxiation: use this product only in
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a well ventilated area.
Do not use combustion engine powered
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machines indoors unless adequate
Ensure that any exhaust emissions are not
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in the vicinity of air intakes.
ventilation is assessed by national labour
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authorities.
Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated
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area, free of devices featuring an open pilot
or flame such as boilers, water heaters, etc.
During use of high pressure cleaners, aero
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sols may be formed. Inhalation of aerosols
can be hazardous to health.
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