Karcher HD 6000 C - Manual (Page 5)

HD 4000 C / HD 6000 C English
5.956-648 A10369 (06/98)
A. For Your Safety
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Danger!
n
Injury hazard.
Hazard of chemical burns caused by
cleaning detergents.
Scalding hazard through hot water.
Do not aim waterjet at persons or animals.
Strictly observe safety instructions on
detergent labels.
n
Accident hazard due to hidden damage.
Clean tires and valve stems from a
minimum distance of 30 cm.
n Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Only original Kärcher high-pressure
hoses are optimised for the demanding
use in the system.
No warranty claims are accepted in the
event that other types of hoses are used.
The waterjet exiting from the spray lance
causes a recoil force which is deflected
upward by the downward angle of the spray
lance nozzle.
!
n
Injury hazard through recoil action.
The force of the recoil action may throw
you off balance, and you may fall down.
The spray lance may whip around and
injure persons standing nearby.
Select a secure foothold position and
firmly grasp the handgun.
Never wedge the handgun trigger in the
open position.
n
Injury hazard through defective hose
coupling.
Check hose coupling daily for tightness
and absence of leakage.
Hazards posed by defective equipment
!
Danger!
Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Before each system start, check high-
pressure hose, tubing, valves and high-
pressure lance for damages.
Replace leaking components immediately,
and correct any leaks in connections or
couplings without delay.
Hazards during work on the system
Repair or service work may be carried out
only by:
n
manufacturer-approved customer service
depots
n
trained professional personnel
!
Danger!
n
Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Release system pressure before
performing work on system components.
In the case of hot-water operation, allow
unit to cool before commencing work.
n
Electric shock hazard.
Switch OFF and secure master switch
before commencing work on the system.
4. Hazards posed by Accessories
A sharp and powerful waterjet exits from
the orifice of the spray lance nozzle. When
operating the spray lance, keep in mind the
following:
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Danger!
n
Deadly electrical shock hazard.
Do not aim the waterjet at
– electrical devices and systems
– at any parts of the system proper
All live components within the working
area must be spray-water protected.
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