Kärcher HD3.0/27 GB Operator's Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel-
ing. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry
before testing the spark plug or starting the engine.
(Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
8. When in use , do not place machine near flammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Do not store or use gasoline near this machine.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
10. Transport/Repair with fuel tank
CAN CAUSE BURNS
EMPTY or with fuel shut-off valve
OFF.
11. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
12. Never make adjustments on machine while in op-
eration.
13. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
PROTECT FROM
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
15. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
VENTILATED AREA.
for any changes made to our standard machines
or any components not purchased from us.
18. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
RISK OF INJURY FROM
FALLS WHEN USING
19. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
9.801-759.0 - B - Operator's Manual, Catch Up
WARNING: High pressure devel-
WARNING
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe in-
jury or death will result.
WARNING: Protect machine from
WARNING
freezing.
14. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
FREEZING
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
16. Avoid installing machines
in small areas or near ex-
haust fans. Adequate ox-
RISK OF
ygen is needed for com-
bustion or dangerous car-
IN A WELL
bon monoxide will result.
17. Manufacturer will not be liable
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility of a fall due to slippery
surfaces.
LADDER.
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