Kärcher HKF 50 VA/E, Operating Instructions Manual

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HKF 50 VA/E VA/P English
5.956-485 A 2005937 (10/03)
2. Noise protection
The noise level of the interior cleaner with
compressed air motor without silencer is max.
83 dB(A), see "Technical Specifications“. If
parts that amplify sound (e.g. large metal plates,
metal containers) are sprayed, a risk due to
noise can occur. In this case wear ear
protection.
3. Approved operators
Approved operators are persons who have
reached their 18th birthday and are qualified to
operate this equipment (for exceptions for
trainees, see BGV D15 Art. 6).
4. Personal Protective Equipment
Depending on the concentration of and risk to
health due to the cleaning liquid used, wear,
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liquid repelling protective clothing,
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safety goggles or face protection,
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watertight gloves,
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watertight footwear.
5. Emergency procedures
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Switch off the separate high-pressure pump,
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Switch off the drive unit of the interior
cleaner, to do this
– disconnect the mains plug of the
HKF 50 VA/E
– shut off the compressed air supply to the
HKF 50 VA/P,
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shut off the cleaning liquid inlet.
6. Intended use
The interior cleaners HKF 50VA/E and HKF
50VA/P are sprayers for cleaning barrels, tanks
and containers. The cleaning head is placed
inside the container through an opening with a
minimum diameter of 55mm. A separate high-
pressure cleaner is connected to the internal
cleaner by means of a high-pressure hose.
Important!
A list of the approved cleaning liquids is given in
Chapter D. Technical Specifications.
Improper use is operating the machine
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outside closed containers,
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with higher pressures and higher
temperatures than those given in the
"Technical Specifications“.
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