Kärcher HD 7/16-4 Cage, Manual

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– If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be ob-
served. It is not allowed to use the appli-
ance in hazardous locations.
– The appliance must be sitting on an
even, stable ground.
– Wear ear plugs if the operating instruc-
tions of the appliance (Technical data)
mention a noise level of more than 80
dB(A).
– All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
– The lever of the hand spray gun must
not be locked during the operation.
– Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
– High-pressure jets can be dangerous if
improperly used. The jet may not be di-
rected at persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appliance itself.
– The jet must not be directed at other
persons or directed by the user at him/
herself to clean clothing or footwear.
– Vehicle tyres/ tyre valves may be
cleaned only with a minimum spray dis-
tance of 30 cm. Otherwise, the high
pressure spray can cause damage to
the vehicle tyre/ tyre valve. The discol-
ouring of the tyre is the first sign of dam-
age. Damaged vehicle tyres are a
source of danger.
– Do not spray materials containing as-
bestos or other health-hazardous sub-
stances.
– With short spray lances, there is a risk
of injury, as a hand can accidentally
come in contact with the high pressure
jet. If the spray lance is shorter than 75
cm, you must not use a point spray noz-
zle or a rotor nozzle.
– Prior to cleaning, a risk assessment
must be performed for the surface to be
cleaned to determine the safety and
health requirements. The respective re-
quired protective measures must be
taken.
– Let the hoses cool off after hot water op-
eration or operate the appliance briefly
using cold water.
– In case of extended downtimes, switch
the appliance off at the main switch / ap-
pliance switch or remove the mains
plug.
– The operator must use the appliance
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
long as it is running.
– The appliance may only used by per-
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 per-
sons who have not been instructed ac-
cordingly.
– This appliance is not intended for use
by persons with reduced physical, sen-
sory or mental capabilities.
– The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
– Do not use the appliance when there
are other persons around unless they
are also wearing safety gear.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.
– There is a recoil pressure arising from
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
different if you are using angular spray
devices.
Operations
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