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Safety
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands
before starting. Failure to do
this could result in injury from a
whipping wand.
12.Never make adjustments on
machine while in operation.
13.Be certain all quick coupler
fittings are secured before using
pressure washer.
WARNING: High pressure
developed by these machines
will cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Keep clear
of nozzle. Use caution when
operating. Do not direct
discharge stream at people or
animals, or severe injury or
death will result.
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
14.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.
Follow storage instructions specified in this
manual.
15. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
DANGER: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
16.Avoid operating machines in
small areas or near exhaust fans.
Adequate oxygen is needed for
combustion or dangerous carbon
monoxide will result.
17.Manufacturer will not be liable
for any changes made to our
standard machines or any components not
purchased from us.
18. The best insurance against an accident is
precaution and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaf-
folding or any other relatively
unstable location. The cleaning
area should have adequate
slopes and drainage to reduce
the possibility of a fall due to
slippery surfaces.
19. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
20. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol, prescription medica-
tions, or drugs.
Follow the maintenance instruc-
tions specified in the manual.
Reporting Safety Defects
If you believe that your trailer has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you
should immediately inform the National Highway Traffic
Safety Administration (NHTSA) in addition to notifying
Kärcher.
If NHTSA receives similar complaints, it may open an
investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in
a group of trailers, it may order a recall and remedy
campaign. However, NHTSA cannot become involved
in individual problems between you, your dealer or
Kärcher.
To contact NHTSA, you may either call the Auto Safety
Hotline toll-free at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY: 1-800-424-
9153) or write to:
NHTSA
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
West building
Washington, DC 20590
You can also obtain other information about motor
vehicle safety from, http://www.safecar.gov.
WARNING
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK — HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
WARNING
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
PROCTECT FROM
FREEZING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
DANGER
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
Karcher HDS 3.5/40 GE MT Operator’s Manual 9.807-942.0 - B
