Kärcher HD 4000 C Operating Instructions Manual

HD 4000 C / HD 6000 CEnglish5.956-648 A10369 (06/98)A1A. For Your Safety1. System Operating HazardsThis system is equipped with anoverpressure protection feature which wassubjected to a safety inspection. Improperoperation or abuse of this featureconstitutes an hazard to health and life ofthe operator and/or third persons.Any persons charged with the installation,commissioning, operation, maintenance orservice of the machine are obligated:nto be appropriately qualifiednto diligently observe these OperatingInstructions2. Safety Instructions andInformationThroughout the present OperatingInstructions the following symbols are used:! Danger!Denotes an immediate and present danger.Failure to observe this notice could lead tosevere injury or death.Caution!Denotes a potentially hazardous situation.Failure to observe this notice could lead tominor injuries or property damage.i Important!Denotes operating hints and importantinformation.3. Danger SourcesSections of the water volume contained inthe system are under high pressure. High-pressure water jets may exit from damagedsystem components, posing injury and/orscalding hazards.General Hazard Overview!Danger!nInjury hazard through exiting water jet ofhigh-pressure or high-temperature water.Even after the Emergency-STOP masterswitch has been activated, the systemcontains high pressure. After a systemstop, release remaining system pressureby opening a high-pressure gun.nBurn injury hazard through hot systemcomponents.During hot-water operation, do not touchnon-insulated pipe installations and hosecouplings. Grasp the jet lance by thegrip surfaces only.nInjury hazard through flying debris.Flying debris or objects can cause injuryto persons or animals. Never aim thewater jet at fragile or loose objects.nExplosion hazardThe use of this system in enclosedindoor areas is prohibited.nExplosion hazardInjury hazard arising from systemdamage.Beside water, no other liquid media maybe used. This also precludes theintroduction of flammable or corrosiveliquids to the system.nHealth hazard through cleaningdetergents.Due to the possible adding of detergentsto the system water, the water exitingfrom the system must not be used asdrinking water.