Karcher HD 6000 C - Manual (Page 4)

HD 4000 C / HD 6000 C English
5.956-648 A10369 (06/98) A1
A. For Your Safety
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:
n to be appropriately qualified
n to 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!
n
Injury 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.
n
Burn 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.
n
Injury 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.
n
Explosion hazard
The use of this system in enclosed
indoor areas is prohibited.
n
Explosion 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.
n
Health 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.