Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 2.01 Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
When using this product basic
precautions should always be fol-
lowed, including the following:
Read all the instructions before us-
ing the product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
pervision is neccessary when a
product is used near children.
Know how to stop the product and
bleed pressures quickly. Be thor-
oughly familiar with the controls.
Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
Do not operate the product when fa-
tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
Keep operating area clear of all per-
sons.
Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
ble support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
Risk of Injection or Injury to persons
- Do not direct discharge stream at
persons.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.
Wear safety goggles.
Do not use acids and solvents in this
product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
keep all connections dry and off the
ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
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English
The Trigger Gun Safety Lock PRE-
VENTS the trigger from accidentally
being engaged. This safety feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON
position.
WARNING
DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL AP-
PARATUS AND WIRING.
DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE
LIQUIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS.
HIGH PRESSURE. KEEP CLEAR
OF NOZZLE.
INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIP-
MENT CAN CAUSE SERIOUS IN-
JURY IF THE SPRAY
PENETRATES THE SKIN. DO NOT
POINT THE GUN AT ANYONE OR
ANY PART OF THE BODY. IN
CASE OF PENETRATION SEEK
MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF
PRODUCING 1400 PSI TO AVOID
RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COM-
PONENTS RATED LESS THAN
1400 PSI WORKING PRESSURE
(INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED
TO SPRAY GUNS, HOSE AND
HOSE CONNECTIONS).
BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING
OR REMOVING ANY PARTS,
SHUT OFF POWER AND RELIEVE
PRESSURE.
IF CONNECTION IS MADE TO A
POTABLE WATER SYSTEM, THE
SYSTEM SHALL BE PROTECTED
AGAINST BACKFLOW.
S A V E T H E S E
I N S T R U C T I O N S
!