Important Safety Information - Kärcher HD 2.0/10 Ed - 1.575-250.0 Operator's Manual

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INTRodUCTIoN & IMPoRTANT SAFeTY INFoRMATIoN
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
All information in this manual is based on the latest
product information available at the time of printing.
Manufacturer reserve the right to make changes at any
time without incurring any obligation.
owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer's operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator's native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers' instructions.
This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number.
IMPoRTANT SAFeTY
INFoRMATIoN
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
CAUTIoN
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
ReAd oPeRAToR'S
MANUAl
THoRoUgHlY
PRIoR To USe.
2. All installations must comply with local codes. Con-
tact your electrician, plumber, utility company or the
selling distributor for specific details. To comply with
the National Electrical Code (NFPA 70) and provide
additional protection from risk of electric shock,
single phase pressure washers are equipped
with a UL approved ground fault circuit interrupter
(GFCI) power cord. Three phase machines must
be connected to a GFCI circuit breaker.
thoroughly. Failure to fol-
low instructions could cause
malfunction of the machine
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
#9.800-085.0 • REV. 12/06
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNINg
can create fumes which can
ignite causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion
—Do not spray flammable liq-
uids.
RISk oF exPloSIoN:
do NoT SPRAY
3. Do not operate in an area
FlAMMAble lIqUIdS.
where flammable or explosive
materials are used or stored.
WARNING: Keep water spray
WARNINg
away from electrical wiring or
fatal electric shock may result.
4. To protect the operator from
electrical shock, the machine
must be electrically ground-
keeP WATeR SPRAY
ed. It is the responsibility of
AWAY FRoM
the owner to connect this
eleCTRICAl WIRINg.
machine to a UL grounded re-
ceptacle of proper voltage and amperage rat-
ings.
Do not spray water on or near electrical compo-
nents.
Do not touch machine with wet hands or while
standing in water. Always disconnect power before
servicing.
5. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-
fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
WA R N I N G : H i g h p r e s s u r e
WARNINg
stream of fluid that this equip-
ment can produce can pierce
skin and its underlying tissues,
leading to serious injury and
possible amputation.
PRoTeCTIve
6. High pressure developed by
eYeWeAR ANd
CloTHINg MUST
these machines will cause
be WoRN.
personal injury or equipment
damage. Use caution when operating. Do not direct
discharge stream at people, or severe injury or
death will result.
7. Never make adjustments on machine while in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNINg
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
8. Eye safety devices, foot,
hand and other protective
clothing must be worn when
HIgH PReSSURe
SPRAY CAN PIeRCe
using this equipment.
SkIN ANd TISSUeS.
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