Operating instructions

9.801-509.0 - D • Karcher Operator's Manual
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PRESSURE WASHER
MANUAL
WARNING
read safety
instructions prior
to installing or
servicing machine.
INSTALLATION
FOR YOUR SAFETY READ BEFORE LIGHTING
WARNING
If you do not follow these instructions exactly, a fire or
explosion may result, causing property damage, per-
sonal injury or loss of life.
A. This appliance has a pilot which must be lighted by
hand. When lighting the pilot, follow these instructions
exactly.
B. BEFORE LIGHTING smell all around the appliance
area for gas. Be sure to smell next to the floor because
some gas is heavier than air and will settle on the floor.
"FOR YOUR SAFETY
"WHAT TO DO IF YOU SMELL GAS"
• Do not try to light any appliance.
• Do not touch any electrical switch, do not use
any phone in your building.
• Immediately call your gas supplier from a neighbor's
phone. Follow the gas supplier's instructions.
• If you cannot reach your supplier, call the fire dept.
C. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gas control
knob. Never use tools. If the knob will not push in or turn
by hand, don't try to repair it; call a qualified service
technician. Forced or attempted repair may result in a
fire or explosion.
D. Do not use this appliance if any part has been under
water. Immediately call a qualified service technician
to inspect the appliance and to replace any part of the
control system and any gas control which has been
under water.
START-UP
WARNING: Read and follow
instructions carefully when
installing or servicing machine.
Failure to do so may result in
damage to property or personal
injury.
1. Installation or servicing of gas
appliances and controls must
only be performed by quali-
fied personnel. After install -
ation or servicing, test the manual valve, operating
valves, pressure regulation, and automatic shut-off
valve for proper operation.
2. Install in a suitable dry location. Machine must
be located in an area properly protected from
weather.
3. Shut off gas and electricity before starting instal-
lation or service. Turn back on to test or operate.
4. DO NOT connect machine before pressure testing
the gas piping. Damage to gas valve may result.
(9" - 14" W.C.P. or 1/2 PSIG)
5. DO NOT insert any object other than suitable pipe
or tubing in the inlet or outlet of the gas valve. Inter-
nal damage may occur and result in a hazardous
condition.
6. DO NOT short the gas valve terminals.
7. DO NOT grip gas valve body with a pipe wrench
or vise. Damage may result causing gas leak age.
Use inlet or outlet bosses or a special body wrench.
8. DO NOT allow any flame to impinge on the regula-
tor vent tubing if supplied. It may clog and cause
gas valve malfunction.
9. DO NOT use the gas cock to adjust gas flow.
10. If main burner fails to shut off, turn off gas supply.
11. Keep all combustible materials away from gas
appliances. DO NOT allow lint or dust to collect
in burner area.
12. Dials must only be operated by hand. Never use
pliers, wrenches or other tools to turn dials.
13. Leak test with a soap solution after installation or
service with the main burner on. Coat pipe and
tubing joints, gaskets, etc.