Kärcher HD 4.0/50 Pb Cage Operator'S Manual Download

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OPERA

OR’S MANU

PRESSURE W

ASHER

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 the owner's manual

thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions 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.

4. All installations must comply with local codes.

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

WARNING

RISK OF

ASPHYXIATION. USE

THIS PRODUCT ONLY

IN A WELL

VENTILATED AREA.

WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.

5. Avoid installing machines in

small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
sonous carbon monoxide
gas; exposure may cause loss
of consciousness and may
lead to death. It also contains

chemicals known, in certain quantities, to cause

cancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.

WARNING

RISK OF FIRE.

DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING

MACHINE.

WARNING: Risk of fi re. Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.

WARNING: Risk of explosion —
do not spray fl ammable liquids.

6. D o n o t p l a c e m a c h i n e

n e a r f l a m m a b l e o b -
jects as the engine is hot.

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.)

Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment

shall be refueled:

a. outdoors;

b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;

c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet of

the dispensing point; and

d. with an allowance made for expansion of the

fuel should the equipment be exposed to a

higher ambient temperature.

In an overfi lling situation, additional precautions are

necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in a safe manner.

WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect battery
ground terminal before servicing.