Karcher High Pressure Cleaners - Manual (Page 13)

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around unless they are also
wearing safety gear.
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Children should be super-
vised to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
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Always use appropriate
gloves while working on the
device.
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There is a recoil pressure
arising from the water jet that
comes out from the spray
pipe. The angular spray pipe
brings about an upward force.
Hold the gun and the spray
pipe tightly.
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The recoil and bending forces
may be different if you are us-
ing angular spray devices.
ṇ Warning
–
During the use of high-pres-
sure cleaners aerosols can
develop. Inhaling aerosols
can cause health damage.
The employer is obligated to
carry out a risk assessment in
order to establish necessary
protective measures against
inhaling aerosols depending
on the surface to be cleaned
and the surroundings.
Respirators of the category
FFP2 or higher are suitable
for the protection against
aqueous aerosols.
ƽ Danger
The engine is to be brought to a
standstill and the appliance is to
be fastened properly during
transportation.
ƽ Danger
–
Switch off the appliance and,
in case of appliances connect-
ed to the mains, pull out the
power cord before cleaning
and performing any mainte-
nance tasks on the machine.
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Relieve the high pressure
system of all pressure prior to
all work on the appliance and
the accessories.
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Maintenance work may only
be carried out by approved
customer service outlets or
experts in this field who are
familiar with the respective
safety regulations.
–
Mobile industrial apliances
are subject to safety inspec-
tions according to the local
regulations (for e.g. the fol-
lowing are applicable in Ger-
many: VDE 0701).
ƽ Danger
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To avoid risks, all repairs and
replacement of spare parts
may only be carried out by the
authorised customer service
personnel.
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Only use accessories and
spare parts which have been
approved by the manufactur-
er. The exclusive use of origi-
nal accessories and original
spare parts ensures that the
appliance can be operated
safely and trouble free.
Transport
Maintenance
Accessories and Spare
Parts
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