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PRESSURE W
ASHER
OPERA
TOR’S MANU
AL
KARCHER Surface Cleaner 9.802-898.0 - C
WARNING: This machine ex-
ceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
15. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
can create fumes which can ig-
nite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
Operate only where open flame
or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do
not add fuel when the product
is operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil con-
taining gasoline, solvents or
alcohol. Doing so will result in
fire and/or explosion.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not Spray flammable
liquids.
WARNING: This product contains chemicals known
to the state of California to cause cancer and birth
defects or other reproductive harm. Operation of
this equipment may create sparks that can start
fires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor may
be required. The operator should contact: Local
fire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fire
prevention requirements.
16. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel-
ing. 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
INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
WHEN OPERATING
MACHINE.
WARNING
RISK OF EXPLO-
SION: OPERATE ONLY
WHERE OPEN FLAME
OR TORCH IS
PERMITTED
WARNING
WARNING
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
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 a safe manner.
17. When in use, do not place machine near flammable
objects as the engine is hot.
18. Do not store or use gasoline near this machine.
WARNING
RISK OF INJURY.
HOT SURFACES
CAN CAUSE BURNS
WARNING: Risk of injury. Hot
surfaces can cause burns. Use
only designated gripping areas
of spray gun and wand. Do not
place hands or feet on non-insu-
lated areas of the pressure
washer.
19. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuel
shut-off valve OFF.
20. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision is nec-
essary when a machine is used near children. Do
not allow children to operate the pressure washer.
This machine must be attended during opera-
tion.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands
before starting. Failure to
do this could result in injury
from a whipping wand.
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
PROTECT FROM
FREEZING
WARNING: Protect machine from
freezing.
22. To keep machine in best
operating conditions, it is
important you protect ma-
chine from freezing. Failure to
protect machine from freezing
could cause malfunction of the machine and re-
sult in death, serious bodily injury, and/or proper-
ty damage. Follow storage instructions specified
in this manual.
23. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotter
than 90°F.
ADVERTENCIA
SPRAY GUN KICKS
BACK — HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
