Kärcher HDS 4.0/20-4 Ea Mode D'emploi page 5

IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: High pressure spray
WARNING
can cause paint chips or other
particles to become airborne
and fly at high speeds. To avoid
personal injury, eye, hand and
foot safety devices must be
USE PROTECTIVE
worn.
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
11.Eye, hand, and foot protection
WHEN OPERATING
must be worn when using this
THIS EQUIPMENT.
equipment.
WARNING: This machine exceeds
WARNING
85 db appropriate ear protection
must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
WARNING: Hot discharge fluid.
WARNING
Do not touch or direct dis-
charge stream at persons.
WARNING: This machine pro-
duces hot water and must have
insulated components attached
HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:
to protect the operator.
DO NOT TOUCH OR
DIRECT DISCHARGE
STREAM AT PERSONS.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
WARNING
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure
washer.
RISK OF INJURY:
HOT SURFACES
12. To reduce the risk of injury,
CAN CAUSE BURNS
close supervision is necessary
when a machine is used near children. Do not al-
low children to operate the pressure washer. This
machine must be attended during operation.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
WARNING
securely with both hands
before starting. Failure to do
this could result in injury
from a whipping wand.
13. Never make adjustments
on machine while in opera-
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
tion.
BACK - HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
14. Be certain all quick coupler fit-
tings are secured before using
pressure washer.
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
PROTECT FROM
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
16. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
than 105°F (40°C).
ASPHYXIATION: USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLY
VENTILATED AREA.
be liable for any changes made to our standard
machines or any components not purchased from
us.
19. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
RISK OF INJURY FROM
FALLS WHEN USING
20. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
21. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or under
the influence of alcohol, prescription medications,
or drugs.
Operating Manual HDS Premium 9.808-215.0
WARNING: High pressure devel-
WARNING
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.
WARNING: Protect machine from
WARNING
freezing.
15. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
m a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n g
FREEZING
could cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
WARNING
Use this product only in a
well ventilated area.
17. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is need-
RISK OF
ed for combustion or dangerous
carbon monoxide will result.
IN A WELL
18.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
WARNING
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.
LADDER.
Manufacturer will not
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