Kärcher DG-232437, Operation Manual

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9.800-082.0 • 15751000-1100 • Rev. 04/09
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PRESSURE WASHER
OPERATOR’S MANUAL
IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION
WARNING
kEEP WATER
SPRAy AWAy fROM
ELECTRICAL WIRING.
WARNING: Keep wand, hose,
and water spray away from
electric wiring or fatal electric
shock may result.
9. Do not spray water on or near
electrical components.
RISk Of ExPLOSION:
DO NOT SPRAy
fLAMMAbLE
LIqUIDS.
WARNING
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can
ignite, causing property dam-
age or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion
— Do not spray flammable
liquids.
10. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING
EAR PROTECTION
MUST bE WORN
WARNING: This machine ex-
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
WARNING
USE PROTECTIvE
EyE WEAR
AND CLOTHING
WHEN OPERATING
THIS EqUIPMENT.
WARNING: High pressure spray
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
worn.
11. Eye, hand, and foot protec -
tion must be worn when
u s i n g t h i s e q u i p m e n t .
TRIGGER GUN kICkS
bACk - HOLD WITH
bOTH HANDS
WARNING
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands be-
fore starting. Failure to do this
could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
12. To reduce the risk of injury,
close supervision is necessary
when a machine is used near
children. Do not allow chil-
dren to operate the pressure washer. This ma-
chine must be attended during operation.
RISk Of INjECTION
OR SEvERE INjURy
TO PERSONS. kEEP
CLEAR Of NOzzLE.
WARNING
WARNING: High pressure de-
veloped by these machines will
cause personal injury or equip-
ment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when op-
erating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people, or severe
injury or death will result.
13. Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
14. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
PROTECT fROM
fREEzING
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
15. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing could
cause malfunction of the
machine and result in death,
serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol -
low storage instructions specified in this manual.
16. The best insurance against an accident is precau -
tion and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING
RISk Of INjURy fROM
fALLS WHEN USING
LADDER.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaffold-
ing or any other relatively un-
stable location. The cleaning
area should have adequate
slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to
slippery surfaces.
17. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
18. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol, prescription medi-
cations, or drugs.
19. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
20. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
21. Do not allow acids, caustic or abrasive fluids to
pass through the pump.
22. Never run pump dry or leave spray gun closed
longer than 1-2 minutes.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.