Kärcher HDS4.0/22 Dealer's Manual

Also see for HDS 3.9/30: Operator's manual Operator's manual

Contents

5SafetyIntroduction & Safety InformationThank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer. Wereserve the right to make changes at any timewithout incurring any obligation.Owner/User Responsibility:The owner and/or user must have an understanding ofthe manufacturer’s operating instructions and warningsbefore using this pressure washer. Warning informationshould be emphasized and understood. If the operatoris not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructionsand warnings shall be read to and discussed with theoperator in the operator’s native language by thepurchaser/owner, making sure that the operatorcomprehends its contents.Owner and/or user must study and maintain for futurereference the manufacturers’ instructions.The operator must know how to stop the machinequickly and understand the operation of all controls.Never permit anyone to operate the engine withoutproper instructions.SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONSThis manual should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with it ifmachine is resold.When ordering parts, please specify model andserial number. Use only identical replacementparts.This machine is to be used only by trained opera-tors.Important Safety InformationWARNING: If you do not follow these instructionsexactly, a fire or explosion may result, causingproperty damage, personal injury or loss of life.AVERTISSEMENT: Si ces directives ne sont passuivies à la lettre, un incendie ou une explosionpourrait survenir et entraîner des dommages à lapropriété, des lésions corporelles ou la mort.WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instructionscarefully before using.AVERTISSEMENT: Pour réduire lerisque de blessures, lire attentive-ment les instructions defonctionnement avant l'utilisation.1. Read the owner's manual thoroughly. Failure tofollow instructions and warnings could causemalfunction of the machine and result in death,serious bodily injury and/or property damage.2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressurequickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.3. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.4. Use only your hand to push in or turn the gascontrol knob. Never use a tool. If the knob will notpush in or turn by hand, don't try to repair it; call aqualified service technician.5. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling distributor for specific details.DANGER: Improper connection ofthe equipment-groundingconductor can result in a risk ofelectrocution. Check with aqualified electrician or servicepersonnel if you are in doubt as towhether the outlet is properlygrounded.DANGER: Une mauvaiseconnexion du conducteur de terre de l'équipementpeut entraîner un risque d'électrocution. Vérifierauprès d'un électricien qualifié ou du personneld'entretien si vous avez des doutes quant à savoir silasortie est correctement mise à la masse.DANGER: Keep wand, hose, and water spray awayfrom electric wiring or fatal electric shock mayresult.DANGER: Garder la lance, le boyau et le jet d'eau àl'écart de tout câblage électrique ou des chocsélectriques mortels pourraient survenir.6. To protect the operator from electrical shock, themachine must be electrically grounded. It is theresponsibility of the owner to connect this machineto a grounded receptacle of proper voltage andamperage ratings. Do not spray water on or nearelectrical components.Do not touch machine with wet hands or whilestanding in water. Always disconnect powerbefore servicing.Karcher Liberty HDS Stationary Dealer’s Manual 9.801-508.0 - AYWARNINGREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.OPERATIONSSAFETYMAINTENANCEDANGERKEEP WATERSPRAY AWAY FROMELECTRICAL WIRING.