Kärcher Landa VLP Series Operator's Manual

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6SafetyImportant Safety InformationWARNING: If you do not follow these instructionsexactly, a fire or explosion may result, causingproperty damage, personal injury or loss of life.WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using.1. Read the owner's manual thor-oughly. Failure to follow instruc-tions and warnings could causemalfunction of the machine andresult in death, serious bodilyinjury 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 dealer for specific details. Thisproduct should only be connected to a powersupply protected by a GFCI.DANGER: Improper connection of the equipment-grounding conductor can result in a risk of electro-cution. Check with a qualified electrician or servicepersonnel if you are in doubt as to whether theoutlet is properly grounded. Do not modify the plugprovided with the product - if it will not fit the outlet,have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electri-cian. Do not use any type of adapter with thisproduct.WARNING: Keep wand, hose, andwater spray away from electricwiring or fatal electric shock mayresult.6. To protect the operator fromelectrical shock, the machinemust be electrically grounded. Itis the responsibility of the ownerto connect this machine to aproperly grounded powersupply. Do not spray water on or near electricalcomponents. Do not touch machine with wet handsor while standing in water. Always disconnectpower before servicing.WARNING: Flammable liquids cancreate fumes which can ignite,causing property damage orsevere injury.WARNING: Risk of explosion —Operate only where open flame ortorch is permitted. Do not sprayflammable liquids.WARNING: Risk of fire — Do notchange propane tanks when theproduct is operating or still hot.WARNING: Use vapor fuel only.7. Gas appliances shall beinstalled only in locations wherecombustible dusts andflammable gases or vapors arenot present. Do not store or usegasoline near this machine.8. Keep operating area clear of all persons.WARNING: In the event of a pilot outage, wait atleast five minutes to clear out any gas beforerelighting.WARNING: High pressure spraycan cause paint chips or otherparticles to become airborne andfly at high speeds. To avoidpersonal injury, eye, hand and footsafety devices must be worn.9. Wear properly rated eye protec-tion such as safety goggles orface shield while spraying.(Safety glasses do not providefull protection)CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid. Donot touch or direct dischargestream at persons or animals.WARNING: This machine produceshot water and must have insulatedcomponents attached to protectthe operator.WARNING: Risk of injury. Hotsurfaces can cause burns. Useonly designated gripping areas ofspray gun and wand. Do not placehands or feet on non-insulatedareas of the pressure washer.Landa VNG Operator’s Manual 8.913-939.0 - ABWARNINGREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLYPRIOR TO USE.OPERATIONSSAFETYMAINTENANCEKEEP WATERSPRAY AWAY FROMELECTRICAL WIRING.WARNINGWARNINGRISK OF EXPLOSION:IF GAS SMELLPRESENT TURN OFFSUPPLYWARNINGUSE PROTECTIVEEYE WEARAND CLOTHINGWHEN OPERATINGTHIS EQUIPMENT.CAUTIONHOT DISCHARGE FLUID:DO NOT TOUCH ORDIRECT DISCHARGESTEAM AT PERSONS.WARNINGRISK OF FIRE.DO NOT ADD FUELWHEN OPERATINGMACHINE.WARNINGRISK OF INJURY.HOT SURFACESCAN CAUSE BURNS