Safety Instructions - Kärcher G 4000 OH Manual

Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces!
Risk of poisoning! Do not
breathe in the exhaust fumes.

Safety instructions

Danger
The appliance may not be used in

areas where a risk of explosion is
present.
If the appliance is used in hazard-

ous areas (e.g. filling stations) the
corresponding safety provisions
must be observed.
Ensure that there is adequate venti-

lation or provision for diverting the
exhaust gas while operating the ap-
pliance in closed rooms (risk of poi-
soning).
The appliance must not be used if

the power cord or important parts of
the appliance, e.g. safety devices,
high-pressure hoses, spray guns,
are damaged.
Check the high-pressure hose for

damage before every use. Please
arrange for the immediate replace-
ment of a damaged high-pressure
hose.
High-pressure jets can

be dangerous if improp-
erly used. The jet must
not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be

directed at other persons or direct-
ed by the user at him/herself to
clean clothing or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean

objects containing hazardous sub-
stances (e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are sus-

ceptible to damage from the high-
pressure jet and may burst. The first
indication of this is a discolouration
of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are highly dangerous.
Ensure that a distance of at least 30
cm is observed when cleaning with
the jet!
Never draw in fluids containing sol-

vents or undiluted acids and sol-
vents! This includes petrol, paint
thinner and heating oil. The spray
mist thus generated is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poison-
ous. Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are dam-
aging to the materials from which
the appliance is made.
Only use the fuels specified in the

Operating Manual. Risk of explo-
sion due to the use of inappropriate
fuels.
Do not use high pressure cleaners

when there has been an oil spill;
move the appliance to another spot
and avoid any sort of spark forma-
tion.
Do not store, spill or use fuel in the

vicinity of open flames or applianc-
es such as ovens, boilers, water
heaters, etc. that have an ignition
flame or can generate sparks.
Do not smoke or use open fire while

filling and storing fuels.
Do not overfill the tank. There must

not be any fuel in the filling nozzle.
Fuels may only be filled in a well-

ventilated room and while the en-
gine is switched off. Petrol is highly
prone to fire hazards and is explo-
sive under some circumstances. Af-
ter filling, make sure that the lid on
the fuel tank is closed properly.
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