For Your Safety; System Operating Hazards; Safety Information And Instructions; Danger Sources - Kärcher HD 4000 C Manual Del Usuario

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1. System Operating Hazards

This system is equipped with an
overpressure protection feature which was
subjected to a safety inspection. Improper
operation or abuse of this feature
constitutes an hazard to health and life of
the operator and/or third persons.
Any persons charged with the installation,
commissioning, operation, maintenance or
service of the machine are obligated:
to be appropriately qualified
to diligently observe these Operating
Instructions
2. Safety Instructions and
Information
Throughout the present Operating
Instructions the following symbols are used:
!
Danger!
Denotes an immediate and present danger.
Failure to observe this notice could lead to
severe injury or death.
Caution!
Denotes a potentially hazardous situation.
Failure to observe this notice could lead to
minor injuries or property damage.
i
Important!
Denotes operating hints and important
information.
A1
A. For Your Safety

3. Danger Sources

Sections of the water volume contained in
the system are under high pressure. High-
pressure water jets may exit from damaged
system components, posing injury and/or
scalding hazards.
General Hazard Overview
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Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Even after the Emergency-STOP master
switch has been activated, the system
contains high pressure. After a system
stop, release remaining system pressure
by opening a high-pressure gun.
Burn injury hazard through hot system
components.
During hot-water operation, do not touch
non-insulated pipe installations and hose
couplings. Grasp the jet lance by the
grip surfaces only.
Injury hazard through flying debris.
Flying debris or objects can cause injury
to persons or animals. Never aim the
water jet at fragile or loose objects.
Explosion hazard
The use of this system in enclosed
indoor areas is prohibited.
Explosion hazard
Injury hazard arising from system
damage.
Beside water, no other liquid media may
be used. This also precludes the
introduction of flammable or corrosive
liquids to the system.
Health hazard through cleaning
detergents.
Due to the possible adding of detergents
to the system water, the water exiting
from the system must not be used as
drinking water.
HD 4000 C / HD 6000 C
Danger!
5.956-648 A10369 (06/98)