Operating instructions

9.801-509.0 - D • Karcher Operator's Manual
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PRESSURE WASHER
MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING: High pressure spray
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.
9. Eye, hand, and foot protec-
tion must be worn when
using this equipment.
WARNING
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: This machine ex-
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-in-
sulated areas of the pressure
washer.
10. To reduce risk of injury, close supervision is neces-
sary when a machine is used near children. Do not
allow children to operate pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
11. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
12. Be certain all quick coupler
fittings are secured before
using pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure de-
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
injury or death will result.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
13. To keep machine in best
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,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
14. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is
needed for combustion or
dangerous carbon monoxide
will result.
15. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
16. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
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
slippery surfaces.
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. Follow the maintenance instructions specified in
the manual.
WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.
20. The LP models are designed to run on vapor pro-
pane fuel. Do not use liquid fuel. Have a qualified
serviceman install and service your equipment.
21. Never expose a spark or flame where there may
be unburned gas present.