kaercher HD 7/17 M Plus High Pressure Cleaner Instructions

kaercher HD 7/17 M Plus High Pressure Cleaner

Safety instructions High-pressure cleaner

Read these safety instructions and the original instructions before using the de-vice for the first time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or for future owners.

• In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide-lines applicable by law.
• Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to severe injuries or even death.

WARNING
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to severe injuries or even death.

CAUTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to minor injuries.

ATTENTION
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead to damage to property.

Protective gear

CAUTION

• Wear suitable gloves when work-ing with the device.
• Wear hearing protection whenev-er a sound pressure level over 80 dB(A) is specified in the operating instructions. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.
• Wear suitable protective clothing and safety goggles to protect yourself from wa-ter or dirt backsplash.
• Aerosols can be formed when using high-pressure cleaners. Inhaling aerosols can be harmful for your health. Employers are obliged to per-form a hazard assessment in order to define, depending on the surface to be cleaned and the environment, pro-tective measures necessary to prevent inhalation of aerosols. Respiratory protection masks of class FFP 2 or above are suitable for protection against aqueous aerosols.
• Exhaust gases and soot may be produced during the use of hot water high-pressure cleaners with combustion engines. Inhaling exhaust gas and touching soot can cause damage to health. Necessary protective measures against inhalation of exhaust gases and con-tact with soot shall be specified. Please use a suitable respiratory mask for protection from exhaust gas and suitable gloves for protection from soot.

General safety instructions

DANGER
Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-aging film out of the reach of children.

WARNING

• Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
• The device is not intended for use by per-sons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities or those lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowledge.
•  Only people who have been instructed on how to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
• Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
• Children and minors must not use the device.

CAUTION
Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.

Risk of electric shock

DANGER

• Only connect protection class I de-vices to properly earthed power sources.
• The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
• Take into account the minimum pro-tection required for the socket, see chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.
• Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).
• Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
• The mains plug and coupling of the exten-sion cable must be water tight and may not be placed in water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm above the floor.
• All live parts in the work area must be protected against water jets.

WARNING

• Only connect the device to an elec-trical connection which has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
•  Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage before operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician.
• Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. Only use the mains connection cable prescribed by the manufacturer, including when replacing the cable. For order no. and type see operating instructions. Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be dan-gerous. Only use approved and appropriately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient cable cross section for outdoors.
• Only replace couplings on the pow-er supply or extension cable using those with the same wa-ter density and the same mechanical strength.

CAUTION

In case of longer breaks in opera-tion and after use, switch off the device at the main switch/device switch and pull the mains plug.

ATTENTION

• Switch-on procedures will gener-ate short-term voltage drops.
• Unfavourable mains conditions may cause other devices to be impaired
• In case of a network impedance of less than 0.15 ohms, no malfunctions are to be expected.

Water connection

WARNING

The device must not be started up if the high-pressure hose is damaged. Replace a damaged high-pressure hose at once. Only those hoses and connections recommended by the manufacturer may be used. For order no. see operating instructions.

The screw connections of all connection hoses must be leak-tight.

ATTENTION

Observe the regulations at your water distribution company.

Operation

DANGER

• When using the device in hazard zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective safety regulations.
• Operation in an explosive atmosphere is prohibited.
• Never suction solvents, liquids containing solvents or undiluted acids. This includes e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist is highly flammable, explosive and poisonous.
• Damaged wheels/tyre valves are extremely dangerous. Damaged wheels/tyre valves can be damaged by the high-pressure jet and explode. The first sign of this is the discolouration of the tyres. Keep a spray distance of at least 30 cm when cleaning the wheels/tyre valves.

WARNING

• Do not use the device if people with-out the proper protective clothing are in its reach.
•  With short spray lances, your hand may come into contact with the high-pressure jet. Never use a spotlight nozzle or rotary nozzle with steel tubes that are shorter than 75 cm.
• A re-coil force will arise due to the water stream ejecting from the spray lance. An angular spray lance produces a force that acts in upward direction. Make sure you grip the gun and spray lance firmly.
• When using angular spray units, recoil forces and twisting forces may alter.
• Do not aim the high-pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to clean clothes or shoes.
• Do not direct the high-pressure jet at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or at the device itself.
• Do not spray any objects which contain harmful substances (e.g. asbes-tos).
• Check the device and the accessories, such as the high-pressure hose, high-pressure gun and safety devices, to make sure they are in proper safe and reliable condition before each operation. Do not use the device if it is dam-aged. Replace damaged components immediately.
• Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and couplings specified by the manufacturer.

CAUTION

• Never leave the device unsuper-vised while it is in operation.
• Never open the cover while the motor is running.
• Never clamp the lever of the high-pressure gun during operation.
• Allow the hoses to cool down after hot water operation or operate the device briefly using cold water operation.
• The de-vice must be placed on an even, firm subsurface.
• Be-fore cleaning, carry out a risk assessment of the surface to be cleaned to determine any health and safety pro-tection requirements. The necessary protective meas-ures must be taken accordingly.

ATTENTION

Do not operate the device at tem-peratures below Only clean the motor at wash- ing stations with an oil separator.

Operation with detergent

CAUTION

• Keep the detergent out of the reach of children.
• When using detergents, observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manufacturer, in particular in-structions on protective gear.
• Only use the detergents supplied or specified by the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals can impair the safety of the de-vice.
• Never use the recommended detergents undiluted. These products are operationally safe since they do not contain any acids, alkali or substances that are harmful to the environment. Should detergents come into contact with eyes, rinse these out immediately and thoroughly using water and seek medical attention immediately. The same applies if detergents are swallowed.
• Using the device for longer periods can cause poor circulation in the hands due to vibrations. A general period of use cannot be set, because this depends on several influencing factors:
• Personal tendency to suffer from poor circulation (fre-quently cold fingers, tingling sensation in the fingers)
• Low ambient temperature. Wear warm gloves to protect your hands.
• Holding the device too tightly hindering blood circulation.
•  Continuous operation is more harmful than opera-tion interrupted by work breaks.

You should see a doctor if using the device regularly and for lengthy periods of time, and in the event of re-peated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers.

Devices with pneumatic tyres

CAUTION

• In case of devices with screw-in wheel rims: Make sure that all wheel rim bolts are tightened securely before setting the tyre filling pressure.
• Make sure that the pressure reducer is set correctly on the compressor before setting the tyre filling pressure.
•  Never exceed the maximum permissible tyre filling pressure. The tyre filling pressure needs to be read on the tyre and if necessary on the wheel rim. If these values differ, use the smaller value.

Hot water and petrol-driven devices, devices with a combustion engine

DANGER: Explosion hazard due to unsuita-ble fuel. Only fill the fuel specified in the operating instructions.

WARNING

• Exhaust gases are toxic. Never breathe in the exhaust gases. Ensure rooms, where the device is operated, are sufficiently ventilated and that exhaust gases can be conducted away
•  During tank-ing, make sure that no fuel gets on hot surfaces.

CAUTION

• Risk of burns. Never bend down over the exhaust gas opening and never reach inside it. Do not touch the heating boiler while the burner is in operation.
• Never close off exhaust gas openings.
• Make sure that no exhaust gases are emitted close to air vents.
•  Observe the safety instructions for petrol-driven devices in the operating instructions.

Care and service

WARNING

• Prior to cleaning, maintenance and replacement of parts, the device needs to be switched off and the mains plug removed with mains operation devices.
• Depressurise the high-pressure system prior to all work on the device or its accessories.

CAUTION

• Repairs may only be carried out by approved customer service sites or staff qualified in this area who are familiar with all relevant safety instructions.

ATTENTION

• Pay attention to the safety inspection of mobile devices for industrial use in accordance with the locally applicable regulations
•  Short-circuits or other damage. Do not clean the device with a hose or high-pressure water jet.
•  Do not use acetone, undiluted acids or solvents, as they corrode the materials used on the device.

Accessories and spare parts

CAUTION

• Only use accessories and spare parts which are approved by the manufacturer. Only original accessories and original spare parts ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and safely
• Only have repairs and installation of spare parts performed by the approved Customer Service in order to prevent any hazards.

Transportation

CAUTION

• Switch off the device prior to trans-port. Secure the device, taking into account its weight. See chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions.
• Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the weight of the device for transportation and storage. See chapter Technical data in the operating instructions.

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