INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION
WARNING: This machine
WARNING
exceeds 85 db appropriate ear
protection must be worn.
EAR PROTECTION
MUST BE WORN
15. Keep operating area clear of all persons.
WARNING: Flammable liquids
WARNING
can create fumes which can
ignite, causing property damage
or severe injury.
RISK OF EXPLOSION:
WARNING: Risk of explosion —
OPERATE ONLY WHERE
Operate only where open flame
OPEN FLAME OR TORCH
IS PERMITTED
or torch is permitted.
WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not
WARNING
add fuel when the product is
operating or still hot.
WARNING: Do not use gasoline
crankcase draining or oil
containing gasoline, solvents or
RISK OF FIRE.
DO NOT ADD FUEL
alcohol. Doing so will result in
WHEN OPERATING
fire and/or explosion.
MACHINE.
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
refueling. 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
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
19. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with
fuel shut-off valve OFF.
20. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when a machine is used near
children. Do not allow children to operate the
pressure washer. This machine must be
attended during operation.
WARNING
TRIGGER GUN KICKS
BACK — HOLD WITH
BOTH HANDS
21. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are secured
before using pressure washer.
WARNING
PROCTECT FROM
FREEZING
Follow storage instructions specified in this
manual.
23. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no
hotter than 90°F.
KARCHER Surface Cleaner 9.802-898.0
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.
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-
insulated areas of the pressure
washer.
WARNING: Grip cleaning wand
securely with both hands before
starting. Failure to do this could
result in injury from a whipping
wand.
WARNING: Protect machine
from freezing.
22.
To keep machine in
best operating conditions, it is
important you protect machine
from freezing. Failure to protect
machine from freezing could
cause malfunction of the machine
and result in death, serious bodily
injury, and/or property damage.
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