Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 2.01 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING!
When using this product basic
precautions should always be
followed, including the following:
Read all the instructions before
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using the product.
To reduce the risk of injury, close su-
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pervision is neccessary when a pro-
duct is used near children.
Know how to stop the product and
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bleed pressures quickly. Be thoroug-
hly familiar with the controls.
Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
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Do not operate the product when fa-
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tigued or under the influence of alco-
hol or drugs.
Keep operating area clear of all per-
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sons.
Do not overreach or stand on unsta-
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ble support. Keep good footing and
balance at all times.
Follow the maintenance instructions
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specified in the manual.
Risk of Injection or Injury to persons
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- Do not direct discharge stream at
persons.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
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subject to misuse. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.
Wear safety goggles.
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Do not use acids and solvents in this
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product. These products can cause
physical injuries to the operator and
irreversible damage to the machine.
To reduce the risk of electrocution,
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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-
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VENTS the trigger from accidentally
being engaged. This safety feature
DOES NOT lock trigger in the ON
position.
WARNING
DO NOT SPRAY ELECTRICAL AP-
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PARATUS AND WIRING.
DO NOT USE WITH FLAMMABLE LI-
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QUIDS AND TOXIC CHEMICALS.
INJECTION HAZARD: EQUIPMENT
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CAN CAUSE SERIOUS INJURY IF
THE SPRAY PENETRATES THE
SKIN. DO NOT POINT THE GUN AT
ANYONE OR ANY PART OF THE BO-
DY. IN CASE OF PENETRATION
SEEK MEDICAL AID IMMEDIATELY.
THIS SYSTEM IS CAPABLE OF
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PRODUCING 1400 PSI TO AVOID
RUPTURE AND INJURY, DO NOT
OPERATE THIS PUMP WITH COM-
PONENTS RATED LESS THAN 1400
PSI WORKING PRESSURE (INCLU-
DING BUT NOT LIMITED TO SPRAY
GUNS, HOSE AND HOSE CONNEC-
TIONS).
BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING
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OR REMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT
OFF POWER AND RELIEVE PRES-
SURE.
S A V E T H E S E
I N S T R U C T I O N S !