Grounding Instructions - Kärcher K 5.68 Operator's Manual

LIMITED TO SPRAY GUNS, HOSE
AND HOSE CONNECTIONS).
BEFORE SERVICING, CLEANING OR

REMOVING ANY PARTS, SHUT OFF
POWER AND RELIEVE PRESSURE.
IF CONNECTION IS MADE TO A PO-

TABLE WATER SYSTEM, THE SYS-
TEM SHALL BE PROTECTED
AGAINST BACKFLOW.

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

This product must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least resis-
tance for electric current to reduce the
risk of electric shock. This product is
equipped with a cord having an equip-
ment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be
plugged into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk
of electrocution. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if you
are in doubt as to whether the outlet is
properly grounded. Do not modify the
plug provided with the product - if it will
not fit the outlet, have a proper outlet in-
stalled by a qualified electrician. Do not
use any type of adapter with this prod-
uct.
WATER SUPPLY
(Cold Water Only)
CAUTION
When connecting the water inlet to the
water supply mains, local regulations of
your water company must be observed.
In some areas the unit must not be con-
nected directly to the public drinking wa-
ter supply. This is to ensure that there is
no feedback of chemicals into the water
supply. Direct connection via a receiver
tank or backflow preventer, for example,
is permitted.
Dirt in the feed water will damage the
unit. To avoid this risk, we recommend
fitting a water filter.
Garden hose must be at least 13 mm

or 16 mm (1/2 inch or 5/8) inch in di-
ameter.
Flow rate of water supply must not
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fall below 7.6 L/min. (2 GPM/gallons
per minute).
Flow rate can be determined by run-

ning the water for one minute into an
empty 20 litre (5-gallon) container.
The water supply temperature must

not exceed 40°C/104°F.
Never use the pressure washer to

draw in water contaminated with sol-
vents, e.g. paint thinners, gasoline,
oil, etc.
Always prevent debris from being

drawn into the unit by using a clean
water source.
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