Kärcher HD 2.3/24 P / CD-23243 Operator's Manual

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9.800-087.0 • Rev. 10/09OPERATOR’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 instructionsand warnings shall be read to and discussed withthe operator in the operator’s native language by thepurchaser/owner, making sure that the operator com-prehends 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 it ifmachine is resold.When ordering parts, please specify model andserial number. Use only identical replacementparts.This machine is to be used only by trained op-erators.IMPORTANT SAfETyINfORMATIONREAD OPERATOR’SMANUAL THOROUgHLyPRIOR TO USE.WARNING: To reduce the risk ofinjury, read operating instruc-tions carefully before using.1. Read the owner's manualthoroughly. Failure to followinstructions could cause mal-function 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. All installations must comply with local codes.Contact your electrician, plumber, utility companyor the selling distributor for specific details.WARNINGRISk OfASPHyxIATION: USETHIS PRODUCT ONLyIN A 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 monoxidegas; exposure may cause lossof consciousness and maylead to 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: Risk of fire. Do notadd fuel when the product isoperating.WARNING: Risk of explosion— do not spray flammableliquids.6. D o n o t p l a c e m a c h i n en e a r f l a m m a b l e o b -jects as the engine is hot.WARNING: This product contains chemicals knownto the state of California to cause cancer and birthdefects or other reproductive harm. Operation ofthis equipment may create sparks that can startfires around dry vegetation. A spark arrestor maybe required. The operator should contact: Localfire agencies for laws or regulations relating to fireprevention requirements.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 precautions arenecessary to ensure that the situation is handledin a safe manner.WARNING: Risk of injury. Disconnect batteryground terminal before servicing.8. Transport/repair with fuel tank EMPTY or with fuelshut-off valve OFF.