6
Safety
WARNING: Risk of fire. Do not
install or operate near any
flammable liquids.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque
d'incendie. Ne pas installer ou
utiliser à proximité de liquides
inflammables.
WARNING: Before obtaining
access to electric terminals, all
supply circuits must be disconnected.
AVERTISSEMENT: Avant d'accéder aux bornes
électriques, déconnecter tous les circuits d'alimen-
tation.
8.
Electrical appliances shall be installed only in
locations where combustible dusts and flammable
gases or vapors are not present. Do not store or
use gasoline near this machine.
WARNING: High pressure stream
of fluid that this equipment can
produce can pierce skin and its
underlying tissues, leading to
serious injury and possible ampu-
tation.
AVERTISSEMENT: Le jet d'eau
haute pression produit par cet
équipement peut percer la peau et
ses tissus sous-jacents, causant ainsi des
blessures graves et possiblement une amputation.
WARNING: Risk of injection or
severe injury. Keep clear of
nozzle. Do not direct discharge
stream at persons or animals. This
equipment is to be used only by
trained operators.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque d'injec-
tion ou de blessures graves. Se
tenir à l'écart de la buse. Ne pas
diriger le débit de décharge vers
des personnes ou des animaux. Cet équipement
doit être utilisé uniquement par des opérateurs
formés.
9.
Never make adjustments on machine while it is in
operation.
WARNING: High pressure spray can cause paint
chips or other particles to become airborne and fly
at high speeds.
AVERTISSEMENT: Un jet haute pression peut
écailler la peinture ou provoquer l'émission
d'autres particules dans l'air et leur projection à
hautes vitesses.
WARNING: Eye, hand and foot
safety devices must be worn when
using this equipment.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une protection
des yeux, du visage, des mains et
des pieds doit être portée lors de
l'utilisation de cet équipement.
10. Machines with spray guns
should not be operated with the spray gun in the off
position for extended periods of time as this may
cause damage to the pump.
CAUTION: Protect from freezing.
ATTENTION: Protéger la machine
contre le gel.
11. Protect discharge hose from
vehicle traffic and sharp objects.
12. To prevent a serious injury, be
certain quick coupler on
discharge hose has locked
before using pressure washer.
13. Before disconnecting discharge hose from hot
water outlet, disconnect power supply, open spray
gun to relieve back pressure in hose and use
protective gloves.
14. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
15. Inlet water supply must be cold and clean fresh
water.
16. The best insurance against an accident is precau-
tion and knowledge of the machine.
17. Karcher will not be liable for any changes made to
our standard machines, or any components not
purchased from Karcher.
18. 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.
Karcher HDS Series Operator’s Manual 9.800-967.0 - C
WARNING
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIVE
EYE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EQUIPMENT.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING
RISK OF FIRE. DO NOT
OPERATE NEAR
FLAMMABLE LIQUIDS
WARNING
HIGH PRESSURE
STREAM CAN PIERCE
SKIN AND TISSUES.
