Important Safety Information - Kärcher HDS 4.0/32 Pe Cage Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION

8. High pressure developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or equipment damage. Use
caution when operating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe injury or death will
result.
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNINg
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds.
9. Eye safety devices, safety
clothing and foot protection
USE PROTECTIvE
must be worn when using
EyE WEAR
AND CLOTHINg
this equipment.
WHEN OPERATINg
THIS EqUIPMENT.
10. Never make adjustments on
machine while it is in op-
eration.
WARNING: Spray gun kicks back. Hold with both
hands.
11. Grip cleaning wand securely with both hands be-
fore starting the cleaner. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping wand.
12. Machines with spray gun should not be operated
with the spray gun in the off position for extensive
periods of time as this may cause damage to the
pump.
13. The best insurance against an accident is pre-
caution and knowledge of the machine.
14. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines, or any compo-
nents not purchased from manufacturer.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose
WARNINg
and water spray away from
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
15. Read engine safety instruc-
tions provided.
kEEP WATER
16. Never run pump dry or leave
SPRAy AWAy fROM
ELECTRICAL WIRINg.
spray gun closed longer than
5 minutes.
17. Inlet water must be cold and clean fresh water.
18. Use No. 1 or No. 2 Heating Oil (ASTM D306) only.
NEvER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasoline
is more combustible than fuel oil and could result
in a serious explosion. NEvER use crankcase or
waste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction could
result from contamination.
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.
23. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a product is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended dur-
ing 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 discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
26. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to al-
low water to cool below 100°F before stopping the
machine. Then open the spray gun to relieve pres-
sure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain the
heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
27. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
28. This machine must be attended during opera-
tion.
29. CAUTION: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
PRE-OPERATION CHECk
 Pump oil (SAE 30W non-detergent oil, General)
 Cold water supply (6 gpm 58" 20 psi)
 Hose, wand, nozzle (nozzle size per serial plate)
 Engine fuel (unleaded 86 or higher octane)
 Engine oil (SAE 10W30)
 Burner fuel (No. 1 home heating fuel or diesel)
9.800-103.0 • REV. 1/07
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