Kärcher DG-232437 Operator's Manual

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9.800-082.0 • Rev. 01/08OPERATOR’S MANUAL PRESSURE WASHER4INTRODUCTION & IMPORTANT SAfETy INfORMATIONThank you for purchasing this Pressure Washer.We reserve 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 instruc-tions and warnings shall be read to and discussedwith the operator in the operator’s native language bythe purchaser/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.This manual should be considered a permanentpart of the machine and should remain with itif machine is resold.When ordering parts, please specify model andserial number.This machine is to be used only by trainedoperators.IMPORTANT SAfETyINfORMATIONWARNING: When using this machine basic precau-tions should always be followed, including thefollowing:CAUTION: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using.1. Failure to follow instructionscould cause malfunctionof the machine and resultin death, serious bodily in-jury and/or property damage.2. Know how to stop the machine and bleed pressurequickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the controls.. Stay alert — watch what you are doing.4. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling distributor for specific details.READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLyPRIOR TO USE.READ OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUGHLyPRIOR TO USE.WARNINGRISk OfASPHyxIATION. USETHIS PRODUCT ONLy INA WELLvENTILATED AREA.WARNING: Risk of asphyxiation.Use this product only in a wellventilated area.5. Avoid installing machines insmall areas or near exhaustfans. Exhaust contains poi-sonous carbon monoxide gas;exposure may cause loss ofconsciousness and may leadto death. It also containschemicals known, in certain quantities, to causecancer, birth defects or other reproductive harm.WARNINGRISk Of fIRE.DO NOT ADD fUELWHEN OPERATINGMACHINE.WARNING: Flammable liquidscan create fumes which canignite causing property dam-age or severe injury.WARNING: Risk of fire. Do notadd fuel when the product isoperating.WARNING: Risk of explosion— do not spray flammableliquids.6. Do not place machine near flammable objects asthe engine is hot.7. Allow engine to cool for 1-2 minutes before refu-eling. If any fuel is spilled, make sure the area isdry before testing the spark plug or starting theengine. (Fire and/or explosion may occur if this isnot done.)Gasoline 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 precautionsare necessary to ensure that the situation ishandled in a safe manner.8. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuelshut-off valve OFF.WARNINGkEEP WATERSPRAy AWAy fROMELECTRICAL WIRING.WARNING: Keep wand, hose,and water spray away fromelectric wiring or fatal electricshock may result.