Warning Notices; Water Connection - Kärcher WOMA HP-DG Manual Del Usuario

2.1

Warning notices

Warning notices prevent personal injury and material dam-
age when observed.
A warning notice contains the following elements and infor-
mation:
Danger symbol
The danger symbol identifies warning notices for prevent-
ing personal injury.
Keyword
The hazard level is indicated by the keyword.
Source of danger
The source of danger specifies the cause of the hazard.
Possible consequences of failure to observe
Possible consequences of failing to observe a warning no-
tice are e. g. crushing injuries, burns or other severe inju-
ries.
Measures / Prohibitions
Measures / Prohibitions specifies actions that must be tak-
en to avoid the hazard or that are prohibited in order to
avoid the hazard.
2.2 Representation of warning notices
DANGER
Source of danger
Possible consequences of failure to observe
Measures / Prohibitions
2.2.1 Hazard levels
DANGER
●
Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead
to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
●
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may
lead to damage to property.
2.3 Representation of notes
Note
Indication of useful and important information or sugges-
tions for improving safety when handling the product.
2.4 Personnel qualifications
The personnel must be appropriately qualified for the re-
spective use of the product.
The owner must clearly defined the areas of responsibility
and the personnel monitoring systems.
Ensure sufficient personnel knowledge through appropri-
ate training and instruction.
2.4.1 Operating personnel
Operating personnel are persons commissioned by the
owner to operate the product and who are sufficiently
trained in the operation and functionality of the product.
The operating personnel must be sufficiently trained in the
operation and functionality of the product, must be able to
recognize any hazards that may occur and be capable of
preventing these hazards through appropriate protective
measures.
The operating personnel must be able to recognize any
hazards in time and be able to implement the prescribed
protective measures accordingly.
The operating personnel is obliged to immediately notify
the owner/operator of any safety-relevant changes in the
product.
2.4.2 Maintenance personnel
Maintenance personnel are persons commissioned by the
owner to perform maintenance work on the product. Main-
tenance personnel are untrained but have been instructed
in inspection and maintenance work, e.g. oil changes,
checking screwed connections etc.
The maintenance personnel must be familiar with the op-
eration and functionality of the product, must be able to
recognize any hazards that may occur and be capable of
preventing these hazards through appropriate protective
measures.
The maintenance personnel is obliged to immediately no-
tify the owner/operator of any safety-relevant changes in
the product.
2.4.3 Trained technical personnel
Trained technical personnel are persons trained by WOMA
GmbH to perform inspection, maintenance and servicing
work and who have received the necessary information in
the form of a service manual during their training. Trained
technical personnel are familiar with the operation and
functionality of the product and are able to recognize any
hazards that may occur and be capable of preventing
these hazards through appropriate protective measures.
2.5 Cables and hoses
DANGER
Contact with high-pressure water jets can cause irreversi-
ble injuries or even death. Tripping over, threading or
catching the cables and hoses can lead to uncontrolled
changes in the direction of the high-pressure water jet.
 Cables and hoses must not be allowed to form loops.
 Remove unused cables and hoses from the work area.
WARNING
Contact with a high-pressure water jet escaping from a
pressurised, damaged hose can cause irreversible injuries
or even death.
 Check the cables and hoses for damage each time be-
fore use. Immediately replace damaged cables and
hoses.
 Do not continue using cables, hoses or extensions if
they have been driven over, crushed, pulled or exces-
sively loaded in a similar manner. This also applies
when no damage is visible.
 Protect cables and hoses from heat and sharp edges.
 Use hose catching fixtures. These must be securely fas-
tened.
2.6

Water connection

WARNING
Contact with high-pressure water jets escaping from pres-
surised hoses and screw connections can cause irreversi-
ble injuries or even death.
 Use only hoses and accessories approved for the max-
imum operating pressure of the high-pressure water jet
machine.
 Check the screw connections of all connection hoses for
leaks before starting the device.
 Do not use a hose connection with a damaged thread.
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