Karcher HDS 3.9/30 Pe Cage Operator's Manual - Important Safety

  9.800-080.0 - G  •  HDS 600-606

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PRESSURE W

ASHER

OPERA

TOR’S MANU

AL

INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATION

Thank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer. We 

reserve the right to make changes at any time without 

incurring any obligation.

Owner/User Responsibility:

The owner and/or user must have an understanding of 

the manufacturer’s operating instructions and warnings 

before using this pressure washer. Warning information 

should be emphasized and understood. If the operator 

is not fluent in English, the manufacturer’s instructions 

and warnings shall be read to and discussed with 

the operator in the operator’s native language by the 

purchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-

prehends its contents.

Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future 

reference the manufacturers’ instructions.

The operator must know how to stop the machine 

quickly and understand the operation of all controls. 

Never permit anyone to operate the engine without 

proper instructions.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

This manual should be considered a permanent 

part of the machine and should remain with it if 

machine is resold.

When ordering parts, please specify model and 

serial number. Use only identical replacement parts.

This machine is to be used only by trained operators.

IMPORTANT SAFETY 

INFORMATION

READ OPERATOR’S 

MANUAL THOROUGHLY 

PRIOR TO USE.

WARNING: To reduce the risk of 

injury, read operating instruc-

tions carefully before using.

  1.  Read the owner's manual 

thoroughly. Failure to follow 

instructions could cause mal-

function of the machine and 

result in death, serious bodily 

injury and/or property dam-

age.

  2.  Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressure 

quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.

  3.  Stay alert — watch what you are doing.

WARNING

KEEP WATER 

SPRAY AWAY FROM 

ELECTRICAL WIRING.

WARNING: Keep wand, hose, and 

water spray away from electric 

wiring or fatal electric shock may 

result.

4.    All installations must comply 

with local codes. Contact 

your electrician, plumber, 

utility company or the selling 

distributor for specific details.

WARNING

EAR PROTECTION 

MUST BE WORN

WARNING: This machine exceeds 

85 db appropriate ear protection 

must be worn.

WARNING

USE PROTECTIVE  

EYE WEAR 

AND CLOTHING  

WHEN OPERATING 

THIS EQUIPMENT.

WARNING: High pressure spray 

can cause paint chips or other 

particles to become airborne 

and fly at high speeds. To avoid 

personal injury, eye, hand and 

foot safety devices must be 

worn.

  5.   Eye, hand, and foot protection 

must be worn when using this 

equipment.

  6.  Keep operating area clear of all persons.

RISK OF EXPLOSION: 

OPERATE ONLY 

WHERE OPEN 

FLAME OR TORCH IS  

PERMITTED

WARNING

WARNING: Flammable liquids 

can create fumes which can ig-

nite, causing property damage 

or severe injury.

WARNING: Risk of explosion — 

Operate only where open flame 

or torch is permitted.

RISK OF FIRE.  

DO NOT ADD FUEL 

WHEN OPERATING 

MACHINE.

WARNING

WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not 

add fuel when the product is 

operating or still hot. 

WARNING: Do not use gasoline 

crankcase draining or oil con-

taining gasoline, solvents or 

alcohol. Doing so will result in 

fire and/or explosion.

WARNING: Risk of fire — Do not 

Spray flammable liquids. 

  7.  Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refuel-

ing. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area is dry 

before testing the spark plug or starting the engine. 

(Fire and/or explosion may occur if this is not done.)

    Gasoline engines on mobile or portable equipment 

shall be refueled:

   a.  outdoors;

    b.  with the engine on the equipment stopped;

   c.  with no source of ignition within 10 feet of  

the dispensing point; and

    d.  with an allowance made for expansion of the  

fuel should the equipment be exposed to a  

higher ambient temperature.