Hazards Posed By Accessories - Kärcher HD 600 C Betriebsanleitung

HD 600 / 1000 / 1400 C(H)
Hazards posed by defective equipment
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Danger!
Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Only operate the system with the unit cover
closed.
Before each system start, check high-pres-
sure hose, tubing, valves and high-pressure
lance for damages.
Replace leaking components immediately,
and correct any leaks in connections or
couplings without delay.
Hazards during work on the system
Repair or service work may be carried out
only by:
manufacturer-approved customer service
depots
trained professional personnel.
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Danger!
Injury hazard through exiting water jet of
high-pressure or high-temperature water.
Release system pressure before perfor-
ming work on system components. In the
case of hot-water operation, allow unit to
cool before commencing work.
Electric shock hazard.
Switch OFF and secure master switch
before commencing work on the system.

4. Hazards posed by Accessories

A sharp and powerful waterjet exits from
the orifice of the spray lance nozzle. When
operating the spray lance, keep in mind the
following:
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Danger!
Deadly electrical shock hazard.
Do not aim the waterjet at
– electrical devices and systems
– at any parts of the system proper
All live components within the working
area must be spray-water protected.
5.959-490 A 12578 (12/99)
A. For Your Safety
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Injury hazard.
Hazard of chemical burns caused by cle-
aning detergents.
Scalding hazard through hot water.
Do not aim waterjet at persons or ani-
mals.
Strictly observe safety instructions on
detergent labels.
Accident hazard due to hidden damage.
Clean tires and valve stems from
a minimum distance of 30 cm.
Injury hazard through exiting water jet
of high-pressure or high-temperature wa-
ter.
Only original Kärcher high-pressure ho-
ses are optimised for the demanding use
in the system.
No warranty claims are accepted in the
event that other types of hoses are
used.
The waterjet exiting from the spray lance
causes a recoil force which is deflected up-
ward by the downward angle of the spray
lance nozzle.
Injury hazard through recoil action.
The force of the recoil action may throw
you off balance, and you may fall down.
The spray lance may whip around and
injure persons standing nearby.
Select a secure foothold position and
firmly grasp the handgun.
Never wedge the handgun trigger in the
open position.
Danger!
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