9
Safety
The following symbols are used throughout this guide as indicated in their descriptions:
HAZARD INTENSITY LEVEL
There are three levels of hazard intensity identified by signal words -
WARNING
and
CAUTION
and
FOR SAFETY
.
The level of hazard intensity is determined by the following definitions:
WARNING
- Hazards or unsafe practices which COULD result in severe personal injury or death.
CAUTION
- Hazards or unsafe practices which could result in minor personal injury or product or property damage.
FOR SAFETY: To Identify actions which must be followed for safe operation of equipment.
Report machine damage or faulty operation immediately. Do not use the machine if it is not in proper operating
condition. Following is information that signals some potentially dangerous conditions to the operator or the equip-
ment. Read this information carefully. Know when these conditions can exist. Locate all safety devices on the
machine. Please take the necessary steps to train the machine operating personnel.
FOR SAFETY:
DO NOT OPERATE MACHINE:
Unless Trained and Authorized.
Unless Operation Guide is Read and understood.
In Flammable or Explosive areas.
In areas with possible falling objects.
WHEN SERVICING MACHINE:
Avoid moving parts. Do not wear loose clothing; jackets, shirts, or sleeves when working on the machine. Use
Kärcher North America approved replacement parts.
Batteries emit hydrogen gas. Explosion or fire can result. Keep sparks and open flame away. Keep battery
compartment open during charging. Keep sparks and flames away from the batteries. Do not smoke
around batteries.
Disconnect batteries before working on machine. Only qualified personnel should work inside machine.
Always wear eye protection and protective clothing when working on or near batteries. Avoid skin contact
with the acid contained in the batteries.
Never allow metal to lie across battery tops.
Flammable materials can cause an explosion or fire. Do not use flammable materials in tanks.
Flammable materials or reactive metals can cause explosion or fire. Do not pick up.
8.645-040.0 Operator Manual KIRA B100 R
