Karcher HD 4-0-40 PB Cage - Manual (Page 5)

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PRESSURE W
ASHER
OPERA
T
OR’S MANU
AL
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
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.
9. Do not spray water on or near
electrical components.
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAY
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS.
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Do not spray fl ammable liquids.
10. Keep operating area clear of
all persons.
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.
11. 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 .
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.
12. 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.
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 equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe in-
jury or death will result.
13. Never make adjustments on machine while in op-
eration.
14. Be certain all quick coupler fi ttings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
15. 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 specifi ed in this manual.
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, scaffolding
or any other relatively unstable
location. The cleaning area
should have adequate slopes
and drainage to reduce the pos-
sibility 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 infl uence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.
19. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
20. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any components
not purchased from us.
21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fl uids to pass
through the pump.
22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
Follow the maintenance instructions speci-
fi ed in the manual.