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Introduction & important safety information, Important safety information, Pressure w asher – Karcher HD 2-5-27 P User Manual

Page 4: Owner/user responsibility

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8.780-013.0 • Xpert-HD • Rev. 10/12

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PRESSURE W

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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.

We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fl uent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with
the operator in the operator’s native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.

The operator must know how to stop the machine
quickly and understand the operation of all controls.
Never permit anyone to operate the engine without
proper instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual should be considered a permanent
part of the machine and should remain with it if
machine is resold.

When ordering parts, please specify model and
serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.

This machine is to be used only by trained operators.

IMPORTANT SAFETY

INFORMATION

READ OPERATOR’S

MANUAL THOROUGHLY

PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of

injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.

1. Read owner's manual thor-

oughly. Failure to follow in-
structions could cause mal-
function of the machine and
result in death, serious bodily
injury and/or property damage.

2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.

WARNING

KEEP WATER

SPRAY AWAY FROM

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and

water spray away from electric
wiring or fatal electric shock may
result.

4. All installations must comply

with local codes. Contact
your electrician, plumber,
utility company or the selling
distributor for specifi c details.

WARNING

EAR PROTECTION

MUST BE WORN

WARNING: This machine exceeds

85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.

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 fl y at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
worn.

5. Eye, hand, and foot pro-

tection must be worn when
u s i n g t h i s e q u i p m e n t .

6. Keep operating area clear of all persons.

RISK OF EXPLOSION:

OPERATE ONLY WHERE

OPEN FLAME OR TORCH

IS PERMITTED

WARNING

WARNING: Flammable liquids

can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open fl ame
or torch is permitted.

RISK OF FIRE.

DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING

MACHINE.

WARNING

WARNING: Risk of fi re — Do not

add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.

WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in
fi re and/or explosion.

WARNING: Risk of fi re — Do not

Spray fl ammable liquids.

WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fi res around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fi re agencies for laws or regulations relating to fi re
prevention requirements.

7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-

eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is
dry before testing the spark plug or starting the
engine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is
not done.)