Operating instructions

MANUAL, KARCHER, HDS 9.800-079.0
5
PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands
before starting. Failure to do
this could result in injury
from a whipping wand.
14. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
15. 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 devel-
oped by these machines will
cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Keep
clear of nozzle. Use caution
when operating. Do not di-
rect discharge stream at
people, or severe injury or
death will result.
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
16. 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. Follow storage
instructions specified in this manual.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
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.
18. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is need-
ed for combustion or dangerous
carbon monoxide will result.
19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes made
to our standard machines or any components not
purchased from us.
20. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
a. outdoors;
b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;
c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of
the dispensing point; and
d. with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.
8. When in use , do not place machine near flammable
objects as the engine is hot.
9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
10. 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.
11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keep
proper fuel in proper tank.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns.
Use only designated grip-
ping areas of spray gun and
wand. Do not place hands or
feet on non-insulated areas
of the pressure washer.
12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct dis-
charge stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
to protect the operator.
13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is
necessary when a machine is used near children.
Do not allow children to operate the pressure
washer. This machine must be attended during
operation.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING