Important Safety Information - Kärcher 1.575-554.0 Operator's Manual

IMPoRTANT SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN

8. High pressure developed by these machines can
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury and/ or death
may result.
WARNING: High pressure can
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cause paint chips or other par-
ticles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices and foot
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oPeRATINg.
10. Never make adjustments on
WARNING: Use only in well ven-
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tilated areas. Failure to observe
this warning could cause a loss
of consciousness or death. This
machine was designed for out-
door use only. Use high pressure
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extension hose to clean indoors.
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Store indoors.
oNlY IN A Well
VeNTIlATed AReA.
11. Avoid installing in small areas
contains poisonous carbon monoxide gas; exposure
may cause loss of consciousness and may lead to
death. It also
certain quantities, to cause cancer, birth defects or
other reproductive harm.
12. Do not operate with the spray gun in the off posi-
tion for more than five minutes as this may cause
damage to the pump.
1. The best insurance against an accident is pre-
caution and knowledge of the machine.
14. We will not be liable for any changes made to our
standard machines, or any components not pur-
chased from us.
15. Read engine safety instructions provided.
16. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 5 minutes.
17. Inlet water must be from a cold, clean fresh city
water supply.
protection must be worn when
using this equipment.
machine while in operation.
or near exhaust fans. Exhaust
contains chemicals known, in
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WARNING: Only use recom-
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mended fuel. Using other fuels
may result in a serious explosion
causing personal injury, property
damage or loss of life.
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil
RISk oF FIRe oR (ASTM D06) only. NeVeR use
exPloSIoN: USe
gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gas-
VAPoR FUel oNlY.
oline is more combustible than fuel
oil and could result in a serious explosion. NeVeR
use crankcase or waste oil in your burner assembly.
Fuel pump malfunction could result from contami-
nation.
19. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
20. Protect machine from freezing.
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
22. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to pass
through the pump.
2. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is nec-
essary when a product is used near children. Do not
allow children to operate the pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
24. Do not operate this product when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol or drugs. Keep operating
area clear of all persons.
25. Protect high pressure hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects.
26. Before disconnecting high pressure hose from wa-
ter outlet, turn burner off and pull the trigger on the
spray gun allowing water to cool to below 100° F
before stopping machine. Then open the spray gun
to relieve pressure. Failure to properly cool down
or maintain the heating coil may result in a steam
explosion and/or heating coil damage.
27. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
28. This machine must be attended during operation.
29. CAUTION: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
0. CAUTION: Moving this machine on a slope
causes instability and may result in machines
tipping over. Use lifting bar provided on the
center top of frame.
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