Karcher G2600XC - Manual (Page 4)

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
■ Read the operating instructions of the engine
manufacturer before start-up and follow the
safety instructions carefully.
WARNING
When using this product basic precautions should
always be followed, including the following:
■ Read all the instructions before using the
product.
■ To reduce the risk of injury, close supervision
is necessary when a product is used near
children.
■ Know how to stop the product and bleed pres-
sures quickly. Be thoroughly familiar with the
controls.
■ Stay alert – watch what you are doing.
■ Do not operate the product when fatigued or
under the infl uence of alcohol or drugs.
■ Keep operating area clear of all persons.
■ Do not overreach or stand on unstable sup-
port. Keep good footing and balance at all
times.
■ Wear safety goggles.
■ Follow the maintenance instructions specifi ed
in the manual.
■ To avoid risks, all repairs and replacement of
spare parts may only be carried out by the
authorized customer service personel.
■ Please check and confi rm that all 4 screws
of the rim are tightened before correcting the
tire fi lling pressure.
■ Set the pressure reducer on the compressor
at 25 psi before correcting the tire pressure.
■ Tire pressure should not exceed max. 25 psi.
WARNING
Risk of Injection or Injury – Do Not Direct
Discharge Stream At Persons.
■ High pressure jets can be dangerous if mis-
used. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals, electrical devices, or the unit it self.
■ Do not spray electrical connections, electrical
outlets or fi xtures.
WARNING
Risk Of Explosion –Do not spray fl ammable
liquids.
■ Do not use acids, alkaline, solvents, or any
fl ammable material in this product. These
products can cause physical injuries to the
operator and ir reversible damage to the
machine.
WARNING
Gun Kicks Back – Hold with both hands.
■ The Trigger Gun Safety Lock prevents the
trigger from accidentally being engaged. This
safety feature DOES NOT lock trigger in the
ON position.
WARNING
The engine exhaust from this product contains
chemicals known to the State of California to
cause cancer, birth defects or other reproduc-
tive harm.
CAUTION
Risk of Asphyxiation – Use this product only
in a well ventilated area.
■ Operate and fuel machine in a well ventilated
area, free of devices featuring an open pilot or
fl ame such as boilers, washer heaters, etc.
CAUTION
Risk of Fire – Do not add fuel when the prod-
uct is operating.
■ Do not operate if fuel has been spilled. In-
stead, move the machine to a different loca-
tion and avoid creating sparks.
■ The machine has hot surfaces which can
cause burns. Operate the unit in a safe envi-
ronment and away from children.
■ Do not touch hot surfaces or allow accessories
to contact hot surfaces.
■ Do not allow the high pressure hose to come
into contact with the muffl er guard.
■ Do not leave the machine running una
tended.
■ Avoid tipping the machine on its side.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS