Kärcher DG-232437 Operation Manual page 5

IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION
WARNING: Keep wand, hose,
WARNING
and water spray away from
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
9.
kEEP WATER
SPRAy AWAy fROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can
ignite, causing property dam-
age or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion
— Do not spray flammable
RISk Of ExPLOSION:
liquids.
DO NOT SPRAy
fLAMMAbLE
LIqUIDS.
10. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: This machine ex-
WARNING
ceeds 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
worn.
USE PROTECTIvE
EyE WEAR
11. Eye, hand, and foot protec-
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EqUIPMENT.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
12. To reduce the risk of injury,
TRIGGER GUN kICkS
bACk - HOLD WITH
bOTH HANDS
dren to operate the pressure washer. This ma-
chine must be attended during operation.
Do not spray water on or near
electrical components.
tion must be worn when
u s i n g t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
closesupervisionisnecessary
when a machine is used near
children. Do not allow chil-
9.800-082.0 • 15751000-1100 • Rev. 04/09
WARNING: High pressure de-
WARNING
veloped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when op-
erating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe
RISk Of INjECTION
OR SEvERE INjURy
injury or death will result.
TO PERSONS. kEEP
CLEAR Of NOzzLE.
13. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
14. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING: Protect machine
WARNING
from freezing.
15. To keep machine in best
PROTECT fROM
fREEzING
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
16. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
when using a ladder, scaffold-
ing or any other relatively un-
stable location. The cleaning
area should have adequate
slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to
RISk Of INjURy fROM
slippery surfaces.
fALLS WHEN USING
LADDER.
17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
18. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol, prescription medi-
cations, or drugs.
19. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
20. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing could
cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
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