Karcher HD 4000 C For Your Safety, System Operating Hazards, Safety Instructions and Information

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A. For Your Safety

HD 4000 C / HD 6000 C

1. System Operating Hazards

This system is equipped with an overpressure protection feature which was subjected to a safety inspection. Improper operation or abuse of this feature constitutes an hazard to health and life of the operator and/or third persons.

Any persons charged with the installation, commissioning, operation, maintenance or service of the machine are obligated:

nto be appropriately qualified

nto diligently observe these Operating Instructions

2.Safety Instructions and Information

Throughout the present Operating Instructions the following symbols are used:

!Danger!

Denotes an immediate and present danger. Failure to observe this notice could lead to severe injury or death.

Caution!

Denotes a potentially hazardous situation. Failure to observe this notice could lead to minor injuries or property damage.

i Important!

Denotes operating hints and important information.

3. Danger Sources

Sections of the water volume contained in the system are under high pressure. High- pressure water jets may exit from damaged system components, posing injury and/or scalding hazards.

General Hazard Overview

!Danger!

nInjury hazard through exiting water jet of high-pressure or high-temperature water. Even after the Emergency-STOP master switch has been activated, the system contains high pressure. After a system stop, release remaining system pressure by opening a high-pressure gun.

nBurn injury hazard through hot system components.

During hot-water operation, do not touch non-insulated pipe installations and hose couplings. Grasp the jet lance by the grip surfaces only.

nInjury hazard through flying debris. Flying debris or objects can cause injury to persons or animals. Never aim the water jet at fragile or loose objects.

nExplosion hazard

The use of this system in enclosed indoor areas is prohibited.

nExplosion hazard

Injury hazard arising from system damage.

Beside water, no other liquid media may be used. This also precludes the introduction of flammable or corrosive liquids to the system.

nHealth hazard through cleaning detergents.

Due to the possible adding of detergents to the system water, the water exiting from the system must not be used as drinking water.

A1 5.956-648 A10369 (06/98)