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HD 4000 C / HD 6000 C
English
5.956-648 A10369 (06/98)
2. Using Emergency-STOP
Turn the Emergency-STOP master
switch to the 0 (OFF) position.
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Open the handgun until the water
pressure has dissipated.
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Using the locking feature, secure the
handgun against being opened
inadvertently.
3. Starting the System
Before commissioning this system it is
essential that you read the Operating
Instructions, and to be certain that you
have understood all the information
presented herein.
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Danger!
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Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature
water. Before each system start, check
high-pressure hose, tubing, valves and
high-pressure lance for damages.
Correct any leaks in connections or
couplings without delay.
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Poisoning hazard or chemical burn
hazard through cleaning detergents.
Observe all safety instructions on
cleaning detergent labels. Protect
cleaning detergent storage against
access by unauthorised persons.
A sharp and powerful waterjet exits from
the orifice of the spray lance nozzle. When
operating the spray lance, keep in mind the
following:
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Danger!
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Deadly electrical shock hazard.
Do not aim the waterjet at
– electrical devices and systems
– at any parts of the system proper
All live components within the working
area must be spray-water protected.
B. System Operation
B2
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Danger!
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Injury hazard.
Hazard of chemical burns caused by
cleaning detergents.
Scalding hazard through hot water.
Do not aim waterjet at persons or
animals.
Strictly observe safety instructions on
detergent labels.
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Burn injury hazard through hot system
components.
During hot-water operation, do not touch
non-insulated pipe installations and hose
couplings. Grasp the jet lance by the
grip surfaces only.
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Injury hazard through recoil action.
The force of the recoil action may throw
you off balance, and you may fall down.
The spray lance may whip around and
injure persons standing nearby.
Select a secure foothold position and
firmly grasp the handgun.
Never wedge the handgun trigger in the
open position.
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Injury hazard through flying debris.
Flying debris or objects can cause injury
to persons or animals. Never aim the
water jet at fragile or loose objects.
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Health hazard posed by toxic substances.
Do not spray clean the following
materials, because substances known to
pose a risk to human health may be
swirled up:
– Materials containing asbestos
– Materials that could possibly contain
toxic substances hazardous to human
health.
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Accident hazard due to hidden damage!
Clean tires and valve stems from a
minimum distance of 30 cm.
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Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Only original Kärcher high-pressure
hoses are optimised for the demanding
use in the system.
No warranty claims are accepted in the
event that other types of hoses are used.