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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!
Safety Warnings
When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed:
• Read all the instructions before using
the product.
• High pressure jets can be dangerous
if subject to misuse. The jet must not
be directed at persons, animals, electri-
cal devices, or the machine itself.
• To reduce the risk of injury, do not
operate the machine near children.
• Learn how to stop the machine and
release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly
familiar with the controls.
• Stay alert — watch what you are
doing.
• Wear safety goggles.
• Do not use acids, solvents, or any other
flammable material in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to
the operator and irreversible damage to
the machine. If you have questions
regarding a chemical product to be used
with this machine, please call Kärcher
Customer Support at
800-537-4129
• Do not operate the product when
fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
• Do not stand on unstable surfaces.
Stand with both feet balanced at
all times.
• To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep
all connections dry and off the ground.
Do not touch plug with wet hands.
• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS
the trigger from accidentally being
engaged. This safety feature DOES NOT
lock trigger in the on position.
Extension Cords
Use a sufficient gauge: Up to 25 ft = 12/2
AWG; 25 to 50 ft = 10/2 AWG. Use only
extension cords that are intended for outdoor
use. These extension cords are identified by
the marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor
appliances; store indoors while not in use.”
Use only extension cords having an electrical
rating not less than the rating of the product.
Do not use damaged extension cords.
Examine extension cord before using and
replace if damaged. Do not abuse extension
cord and do not yank on any cord to discon-
nect. Keep cord away from heat and sharp
edges. Always disconnect the extension cord
from the receptacle before disconnecting the
product from the extension cord. If you are
using an extension cord, it should always be
completely unwound from the cable drum.
Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
Protection
This unit is supplied with a portable GFCI,
USL indicates that the power cord has been
investigated for compliance with the
applicable provisions of UL 943, Third
Edition (Standard for Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupters) and other applicable standards.
If power is interrupted in the line, the auto-
matic GFCI will automatically reclose the cir-
cuit to the load after power is restored.
Depending on the GFCI model, it maybe
necessary to manually operate the reset but-
ton to restore power to the GFCI load circuit.
TEST - Plug the GFCI cord into a powered
outlet. Push the TEST button and attempt
to turn the unit on. This should result in
the machine not running. If the GFCI tests
okay, restore power by pushing the
RESET button.
This Product Is
Double Insulated
In a double-insulated product, two systems
of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding method is
provided on a double-insulated product,
nor should a method for grounding be
added to the product. Servicing a
double-insulated product requires extreme
care and knowledge of the system, and
should be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated product must be identical
to the parts they replace. A double-
insulated product is marked with the
words, “DOUBLE INSULATED.”
Caution
• Follow the maintenance instructions
specified in the manual.
•
This machine has been designed for
use with cleaning detergent supplied
or recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other cleaning detergents
may affect the operation of the
machine and void the warranty.
