8
Safety
WARNING: High pressure
developed by these machines will
cause personal injury or
equipment damage. Keep clear of
nozzle. Use caution when oper-
ating. Do not direct discharge
stream at people or animals, or
severe injury or death will result.
AVERTISSEMENT: La haute
pression générée par ces machines causera des
lésions corporelles ou des dommages à
l'équipement. Se tenir à l'écart de la buse. Faire
preuve de prudence lors de l'utilisation. Ne pas
décharger directement le jet vers des personnes
ou des animaux, car cela risquerait de causer des
blessures graves ou même la mort.
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
AVERTISSEMENT: Protéger la
machine contre le gel.
16. 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.
17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
then 90°F.
WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.
Use this product only in a well
ventilated area.
AVERTISSEMENT: Risque
d'asphyxie. Utiliser ce produit
uniquement dans un endroit bien
ventilé.
18. Avoid installing machines in
small areas or near exhaust
fans. Adequate oxygen is needed for combustion
or dangerous carbon monoxide will result.
19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changes
made to our standard machines or any compo-
nents not purchased from us.
20. The best insurance against an accident is
precaution and knowledge of the machine.
WARNING: Be extremely careful
when using a ladder, scaffolding
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.
AVERTISSEMENT: Une
modification non autorisée de la
machine ou l'utilisation de pièces
de rechange non approuvées peut causer des
lésions corporelles et/ou des dommages à la
propriété, et annulera la garantie du fabricant.
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.
23. Machines with shut-off spray gun should not be
operated with the spray gun in the off position for
extensive periods of time as this may cause
damage to the pump.
24. Protect discharge hose from vehicle traffic and
sharp objects. Inspect condition of high pressure
hose before using or bodily injury may result.
25. Before disconnecting discharge hose from water
outlet, turn burner off and open spray gun to allow
water to cool below 100° before stopping the
machine. Then open the spray gun to relieve
pressure. Failure to properly cool down or maintain
the heating coil may result in a steam explosion.
26. Do not overreach or stand on unstable support.
Keep good footing and balance at all times.
27. Do not operate this machine when fatigued or
under the influence of alcohol, prescription medica-
tions, or drugs.
28. In oil burning models, use only kerosene, No. 1
home heating fuel, or diesel. If diesel is used, add a
soot remover to every tankful.
Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
Karcher HDS 615-617 Operator’s Manual 9.800-103.0 - V
WARNING
RISK OF INJECTION
OR SEVERE INJURY
TO PERSONS. KEEP
CLEAR OF NOZZLE.
WARNING
RISK OF
ASPHYXIATION.
USE THIS PRODUCT
ONLY IN A WELL
VENTILATED AREA.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY
FROM FALLS WHEN
USING LADDER.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
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