Kärcher HDS 4.0/32 Pe Cage, Operator'S Manual

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9.800-103.0 • REV. 1/07
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INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATION
Thank you for purchasing our Pressure Washer.
This manual covers the operation and maintenance of
your pressure washer. All information in this manual
is based on the latest product information available at
the time of printing.
We reserve the right to make changes at any time
without incurring any obligation.
Owner/User Responsibility:
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of
the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer. Warning information
should be emphasized and understood. If the operator
is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions
and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the
operator in the operator’s native language by the
purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-
prehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future
reference the manufacturers’ instructions.
This manual should be considered a perma-
nent part of the machine and should remain
with it if machine is resold.
When ordering parts, please specify model
and serial number.
IMPORTANT SAfETy
INfORMATION
WARNING: When using this product basic pre-
cautions should always be followed, including the
following:
CAUTION: To reduce the risk of
injury, read operating instruc-
tions carefully before using.
1. Read the owner’s manual
thoroughly. Failure to follow
instructions could cause a
malfunction of the machine
and result in death, serious
bodily injury and/or property
damage.
2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pres-
sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.
4. All installations must comply with local codes.
Contact your electrician, plumber, utility company
or the selling distributor for specific details.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
5. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Exhaust contains poi-
sonous carbon monoxide
gas; exposure may cause
loss of consciousness and
may lead to death. It also
contains
chemicals known in certain quantities, to cause
cancer, birth defects, or other reproductive harm.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
CAUTION: Risk of fire. Do not
add fuel when the product is
operating.
6. Allow engine to cool for 2 min-
utes before refueling. If any
fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry before
testing the spark plug or starting the engine. (Fire
and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)
Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment
shall be refueled:
(a) outdoors;
(b) with the engine on the equipment stopped;
(c ) with no source of ignition, within 10 feet of the
dispensing point; and
(d ) with an allowance made for expansion of the
fuel should the equipment be exposed to a
higher ambient temperature.
In an overfilling situation, additional precautions are
necessary to ensure that the situation is handled
in an safe manner.
WARNING: Risk of explosion – do not spray flam-
mable liquids.
7. Do not place machine near flammable objects as
the engine is hot.
WARNING: Risk of injection or
severe injury to persons - Keep
clear of nozzle - Do not touch or
direct discharge stream at per-
sons. This machine is to be used
only by trained operators.
CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.
Do not touch or direct discharge
stream at persons.
RISk Of ExPLOSION:
DO NOT USE WITH
fLAMMAbLE LIqUIDS.
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ASPHyxIATION. USE
THIS PRODUCT ONLy
IN A WELL
vENTILATED AREA.
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STREAM CAN PIERCE
SkIN AND TISSUES.
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READ OPERATOR’S
MANUAL
THOROUgHLy
PRIOR TO USE.
CAUTION