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Important safety instructions – Karcher G 2800 FH User Manual

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Read the operating instructions of the engine

manufacturer before start-up and follow the

safety instructions carefully.

WARNING

When using this product, basic precautions should

always be followed, including the following:

Read all instructions before using product.

To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision

is necessary when a product is used near

children.

Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-

sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the

controls.

■ Stay alert – watch what you are doing.

Do not operate when fatigued or under the

infl uence of alcohol or drugs.

■ Keep operating area clear of all persons.

Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-

port. Keep good footing and balance at all

times.

■ Wear safety goggles and ear protection.
■ Follow the maintenance instructions specifi ed

in the manual.

■ To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement

of spare parts should only be carried out by

trained personnel.

WARNING

Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct

Discharge Stream At Persons.

■ High pressure jets can be dangerous if mis-

used. The jet must not be directed at persons,

animals, electrical devices, or the unit itself.

DANGER

Do not spray electrical connections, electrical

outlets or fi xtures.

WARNING

Risk Of Explosion –Do not spray fl ammable

liquids. Operate only where open fl ame or

torch is permitted.

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

■ Do not use acids, solvents, or any fl ammable

or alkaline material in this product. These

products can cause physical injuries to the

operator and irreversible damage to the ma-

chine.

WARNING

Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both hands.

■ The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the

trigger from accidentally being engaged. This

safety feature must be engaged when replac-

ing nozzles or not in use.

WARNING

The engine exhaust from this product contains

chemicals known to the State of California to

cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-

tive harm. Operation of this equipment may

create sparks that can start fi res around dry

vegetation. A spark arrestor may be required.

Operator should contact local fi re agencies for

laws or regulations.

CAUTION

Risk of Asphyxiation – Use this product only

in a well ventilated area.

■ Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated

area, free of devices featuring an open pilot

or fl ame such as boilers, water heaters, etc.

CAUTION

Risk of Fire – Do not add fuel when the prod-

uct is operating or still hot.

CAUTION

Risk of fi re - Do not put container with fl am-

mables products into the nozzle holder.

■ Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-

stead, move machine to different location and

avoid creating sparks.

■ This machine has hot surfaces which can

cause burns. Operate in a safe environment

and away from children.

■ Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-

sories to contact hot surfaces.

■ Do not leave machine running unattended.
■ Avoid tipping machine on its side.

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