Introduction & Important Safety Instructions; Important Safety Information - Kärcher 550.0 Operator's Manual

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.
We 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.
The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.
SAVE THESE 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. Use only identical replacement parts.
This machine is to be used only by trained operators.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INFORMATION
WARNING: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner's manual
READ OPERATOR'S
MANUAL THOROUGHLY
PRIOR TO USE.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure
quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and
WARNING
water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.
4.
KEEP WATER
SPRAY AWAY FROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property dam-
age.
All installations must comply
with local codes. Contact
your electrician, plumber,
utility company or the selling
distributor for specific details.
9.800-079.0 • Rev. 05/14
WARNING: This machine exceeds
WARNING
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
USE PROTECTIVE
worn.
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
5. Eye, hand, and foot protection
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open flame
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
or torch is permitted.
OPERATE ONLY WHERE
OPEN FLAME OR TORCH
IS PERMITTED
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
WARNING
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or
RISK OF FIRE.
alcohol. Doing so will result in
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
fire and/or explosion.
MACHINE.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
Spray flammable liquids.
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.)
must be worn when using this
equipment.
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