Kärcher 550.0 Operator's Manual

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9.800-079.0 • Rev. 05/14OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER4TRIGGER GUN KICKSBACK - HOLD WITHBOTH HANDSWARNINGWARNING: Grip cleaning wandsecurely with both hands beforestarting. Failure to do this couldresult in injury from a whippingwand.14. Never make adjustments onmachine while in operation.15. Be certain all quick coupler fittings are securedbefore using pressure washer.RISK OF INJECTIONOR SEVERE INJURYTO PERSONS. KEEPCLEAR OF NOZZLE.WARNINGWARNING: High pressure devel-oped by these machines willcause personal injury or equip-ment damage. Keep clear ofnozzle. Use caution when oper-ating. Do not direct dischargestream at people, or severe in-jury or death will result.WARNINGPROTECT FROMFREEZINGWARNING: Protect machine fromfreezing.16. To keep machine in bestoperating conditions, it isimportant you protect machinefrom freezing. Failure to protectm a c h i n e f r o m f r e e z i n gcould cause malfunction of themachine and result in death,serious bodily injury, and/or property damage. Fol-low storage instructions specified in this manual.17. Inlet water must be clean fresh water and no hotterthen 90°F.WARNINGRISK OFASPHYXIATION: USETHIS PRODUCT ONLYIN A WELLVENTILATED AREA.WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.Use this product only in a wellventilated area.18. Avoid installing machines insmall areas or near exhaustfans. Adequate oxygen isneeded for combustion ordangerous carbon monoxidewill result.19. Manufacturer will not be liable for any changesmade to our standard machines or any componentsnot purchased from us.20. The best insurance against an accident is precau-tion and knowledge of the machine.IMPORTANT SAFETY INFORMATIONGasoline engines on mobile or portable equipmentshall be refueled:a. outdoors;b. with the engine on the equipment stopped;c. with no source of ignition within 10 feet ofthe dispensing point; andd. with an allowance made for expansion of thefuel should the equipment be exposed to ahigher ambient temperature.In an overfilling situation, additional precautions arenecessary to ensure that the situation is handledin a safe manner.WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect batteryground terminal before servicing.8. When in use , do not place machine near flammableobjects as the engine is hot.9. Oil burning appliances shall be installed only inlocations where combustible dusts and flammablegases or vapors are not present. Do not store oruse gasoline near this machine.10. Use No. 1 or No. 2 heating oil (ASTM D306) only.NEVER use gasoline in your fuel oil tank. Gasolineis more combustible than fuel oil and could resultin a serious explosion. NEVER use crankcase orwaste oil in your burner. Fuel unit malfunction couldresult from contamination.11. Do not confuse gasoline and fuel oil tanks. Keepproper fuel in proper tank.WARNINGRISK OF INJURY.HOT SURFACESCAN CAUSE BURNSWARNING: Risk of injury. Hotsurfaces can cause burns. Useonly designated gripping areasof spray gun and wand. Do notplace hands or feet on non-insu-lated areas of the pressurewasher.12. Transport/Repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuelshut-off valve OFF.HOT DISCHARGE FLUID:DO NOT TOUCH ORDIRECT DISCHARGESTREAM AT PERSONS.CAUTION: Hot discharge fluid.Do not touch or direct dischargestream at persons.WARNING: This machine pro-duces hot water and must haveinsulated components attachedto protect the operator.13. To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision isnecessary when a machine is used near children.Do not allow children to operate the pressurewasher. This machine must be attended duringoperation.