" !#$%#! &$'#" %(IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONSWARNING – When using this product basicprecautions should always be followed,including the following:WARNING – Risk of Injection or Injury –Do Not Direct Discharge Stream At Persons.• Read all the instructions before using theproduct.• Fire hazard! Do not add fuel with the en-gine running. Do not operate if fuel hasbeen spilled. Instead, move the machineto a different location and avoid creatingsparks.• Operate and fuel machine in a well venti-lated area, free of devices featuring anopen pilot or flame such as boilers, waterheaters, etc.• High pressure jets can be dangerous ifsubject to misuse. The jet must not bedirected at persons, animals, electricaldevices, or the machine itself.• Wear safety goggles.• Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, orany flammable material in this product.These products can cause physical inju-ries to the operator and irreversible da-mage to the machine.• The machine has hot surfaces which cancause burns. Operate the unit in a safeenvironment and away from children.• Do not allow the high pressure hose tocome into contact with the muffler guard.• Do not leave the machine running unat-tended.• Learn how to stop the machine and re-lease pressure quickly. Be thoroughly fa-miliar with the controls.• Stay alert — watch what you are doing.• Do not operate the product when fatiguedor under the influence of alcohol or drugs.• Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Standwith both feet balanced at all times.• Avoid tipping the machine on its side.• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS thetrigger from accidentally being engaged.This safety feature DOES NOT locktrigger in the on position.• Do not spray electrical connections, elec-trical outlets or fixtures.• Do not touch hot surfaces or allow acces-sories to contact hot surfaces.• Do not operate in an enclosed space, ex-haust fumes are dangerous.• Do not operate near utilities with open fla-mes.• Do not operate pressure washer withoutthe water turned on.• Do not use hot water.WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)• Water hose must be at least 5/8 inch indiameter.• Flow rate of water supply must not fallbelow 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute).• Flow rate can be determined by runningthe water for one minute into an empty5-gallon container.• The water supply temperature must notexceed 104°F/40°C.• Never use the pressure washer to drawin water contaminated with solvents, e.g.paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.• Always prevent debris from being drawninto the unit by using a clean watersource.We strongly recommend that this high pres-sure washer not be left running for periodsof 5 minutes or longer without the triggergun being engaged.- SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS -

Overview

Precautions

Assembly Instructions

Operating Instructions

Using the Accessories

Working with Detergents

Cleaning Tips

Troubleshooting

Kärcher HD 4.0/36 P Operator's Manual

HD 4.0/36 P