Karcher Model K 1400 OVERVIEW, IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS - Read First, Never, Ground Fault Circuit

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Model K 1400 OVERVIEW						IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS – Read First!
Item	Description					Safety Warnings	and do not yank on any cord to
1.	Power cord with Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI)
							disconnect. Keep cord away from heat
2.	Trigger gun				When using this product, basic precau-
							and sharp edges. Always disconnect the
3.	Trigger gun safety lock				tions should always be followed:
							extension cord from the receptacle before
					•	Read all the instructions before using
4.	High pressure hose						disconnecting the product from the
						the product.
5.	Water inlet with filter and						extension cord. If you are using an
					•	High pressure jets can be dangerous
	garden hose connector						extension cord, it should always be
						if subject to misuse. The jet must not
6.	Retractable handle						completely unwound from the cable drum.
						be directed at persons, animals,
7. Power cord holder (not pictured)			6
						electrical devices, or the machine itself.	Ground Fault Circuit
8. Detergent suction tube with filter
9.	High pressure outlet				•	To reduce the risk of injury, do not	Interrupter (GFCI) Protection
10.	On/Off switch					operate the machine near children.	This product is supplied with a Ground
					•	Learn how to stop the machine and
11. Spray wand extension (must be							Fault Circuit Interrupter (GFCI) built into
	used for attaching accessories)					release pressure quickly. Be thoroughly	the power cord plug. This device provides
12.	Wash brush	5				familiar with the controls.	additional protection from the risk of
13.	Quattro-nozzle				•	Stay alert — watch what you are doing.	electric shock. If power is interrupted in
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14.	Concentrated power				•	Wear safety goggles.	the line, the GFCI will automatically re-
	cleaning tabs-sampler	10			•	Do not use acids,	close the circuit to the load after power is
							restored. Depending on the GFCI model,
						solvents, or any
							it may be necessary to manually operate
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							the reset button to restore power to the
						These products can cause physical
							GFCI load circuit. If replacement of the
						injuries to the operator and irreversible
							plug or cord is needed use identical
						damage to the machine.
							replacement parts.
					• Do not operate the product when
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						fatigued or under the influence of	This Product Is
		8				alcohol or drugs.	Double Insulated
					•	Keep operating area clear of all
	13	9					In a double-insulated product, two
						persons.
							systems of insulation are provided instead
					•	Do not stand on unstable surfaces.
							of grounding. No grounding method is
						Stand with both feet balanced at all	provided on a double-insulated product,
						times.	nor should a method for grounding be
		2	3	4	•	To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep	added to the product. Servicing a double-
						all connections dry and off the ground.	insulated product requires extreme care
		12				Do not touch plug with wet hands.	and knowledge of the system, and should
					• The Gun Safety Lock PREVENTS		be done only by qualified service
	11						personnel. Replacement parts for a
						the trigger from accidentally being
						engaged. This safety feature DOES	double-insulated product must be
							identical to the parts they replace. A
NEVER!						NOT lock trigger in the on position.
							double-insulated product is marked with
					Extension Cords
							the words, “DOUBLE INSULATED.”
Never point nozzle at people or animals.					Use a sufficient gauge: Up to 25 ft = 12/3		Caution
					AWG; 25 to 50 ft = 10/3 AWG. Use only
Never drink alcohol or use drugs while operating this equipment.					extension cords that are intended for		• Follow the maintenance instruc-
					outdoor use. These extension cords are
							tions specified in the manual.
Never operate while standing in water.					identified by the marking “Acceptable for
							• This machine has been designed
					use with outdoor appliances; store indoors
							for use with cleaning detergent
Never touch plug with wet hands.					while not in use.” Use only extension
							supplied or recommended by the
					cords having an electrical rating not less
Never let electrical connections rest in water.							manufacturer. The use of other
					than the rating of the product. Do not use
							cleaning detergents may affect
					damaged extension cords. Examine
Never operate pressure washer without the water turned on.							the operation of the machine and
					extension cord before using and replace if
							void the warranty.
					damaged. Do not abuse extension cord
Never use hot water.