Kärcher HDS 698 Instructions page 9

Do not use the recommended deter-
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gents in an undiluted state. The prod-
ucts are safe for operations as they do
not contain any environment hazardous
substances. If the detergent comes in
contact with the eyes, please rinse the
eyes thoroughly with water and consult
a doctor immediately if the detergent
has been swallowed.
Store detergents away from the reach
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of children.
Do not open the hood when the motor is
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running.
Let the hoses cool off after hot water op-
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eration or operate the appliance briefly
using cold water.
In case of extended downtimes, switch
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the appliance off at the main switch / ap-
pliance switch or remove the mains
plug.
Operations
The operator must use the appliance
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properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
Never leave the machine unattended so
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long as it is running.
The appliance may only used by per-
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sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance. The appliance must not be oper-
ated by children, young persons or
persons who have not been instructed
accordingly.
This appliance is not intended for use
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by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by
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children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
Do not use the appliance when there
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are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety gear.
Children should be supervised to pre-
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vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
Always use appropriate gloves while
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working on the device.
There is a recoil pressure arising from
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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.
The recoil and bending forces may be
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different if you are using angular spray
devices.
The engine is to be brought to a standstill
and the appliance is to be fastened properly
during transportation.
Switch off the appliance and, in case of
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appliances connected to the mains, pull
out the power cord before cleaning and
performing any maintenance tasks on
the machine.
Relieve the high pressure system of all
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pressure prior to all work on the appli-
ance and the accessories.
Maintenance work may only be carried
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out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety
regulations.
Mobile industrial apliances are subject
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to safety inspections according to the
local regulations (for e.g. the following
are applicable in Germany: VDE 0701).
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