Karcher G 2500 PH Operator's Manual - Important Precautions –
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IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS –
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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
When using this product basic
precautions 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 the
product.
Fire hazard! Do not add fuel with the en-
gine running. Do not operate if fuel has
been spilled. Instead, move the machine
to a different location and avoid creating
sparks.
Operate and fuel machine in a well venti-
lated area, free of devices featuring an
open pilot or flame such as boilers, water
heaters, etc.
High pressure jets can be dangerous if
subject to misuse. The jet must not be
directed at persons, animals, electrical
devices, or the machine itself.
Wear safety goggles.
Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or
any 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 can
cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe
environment and away from children.
Do not allow the high pressure hose to
come 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 fatigued
or under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
Do not stand on unstable surfaces. Stand
with both feet balanced at all times.
Avoid tipping the machine on its side.
The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS the
trigger from accidentally being engaged.
This safety feature DOES NOT lock
trigger 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 without
the water turned on.
Do not use hot water.
WATER SUPPLY (Cold Water Only)
Water hose must be at least 5/8 inch in
diameter.
Flow rate of water supply must not fall
below 2.5 GPM (gallons per minute).
Flow rate can be determined by running
the water for one minute into an empty
5-gallon container.
The water supply temperature must not
exceed 104°F/40°C.
Never use the pressure washer to draw
in water contaminated with solvents, e.g.
paint thinners, gasoline, oil, etc.
Always prevent debris from being drawn
into the unit by using a clean water
source.
We strongly recommend that this high pres-
sure washer not be left running for periods
of 5 minutes or longer without the trigger
gun being engaged.
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