Important Safety Instructions; Maintenance And Rebuild Practices - Kärcher BD 43/25 C Bp Manual De Instrucciones

IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
– DO NOT LEAVE appliance unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
– TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC
SHOCK-USE INDOORS ONLY
– Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
– Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
– Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If the unit is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.
– Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not
use cord as a handle, do not close a
door on the cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run ap-
pliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
– Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To un-
plug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
– Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
– Do not put any object into openings. Do
not use with any openings blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair and anything
that may reduce air flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers and all
parts of body away from openings and
moving parts.
– Turn off all controls before unplugging.
– Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be pre-
sent.
– Connect to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions.
– Always disconnect cord from electrical
outlet before servicing appliance.
– Never sweep off explosive liquids, com-
bustible gases or undiluted acids and
solvents. This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the air. Acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents must also be avoid-
ed as they can harm the materials on
the machine.
– Do not vacuum up burning or smoulder-
ing objects!
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or breakdown, grounding pro-
vides a path of least resistance for electric
current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
This product is equipped with a cord having
an equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be plugged
into an appropriate outlet that is properly in-
stalled and grounded in accordance with all
local codes and ordinances.
DANGER
Improper connection of the equipment-
grounding conductor can result in a risk of
electrocution. Check with a qualified electri-
cian or service personnel if you are in doubt
as to whether the outlet is properly ground-
ed. Do not modify the plug provided with
the product - if it will not fit the outlet, have
a proper outlet installed by a qualified elec-
trician. Do not use any type of adapter with
this product.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-
volt circuit and has a grounding attachment
plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
sketchpicture A. Make sure that the appli-
ance is connected to an outlet having the
same configuration as the plug. No adaptor
should be used with this appliance.
CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUND-
ED OUTLET ONLY
1 Grounded outlet
2 Grounded outlet box
3 Grounded pin
OPERATING SAFETY RULES
AND PRACTICES
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an
understanding of the manufacturer's
operating instructions and warnings
before using this pressure washer.
Warning information should be empha-
sized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English,
the manufacturer's instructions and
warnings shall be read to and dis-
cussed with the operator in the opera-
tor's native language by the purchaser/
owner, making sure that the operator
comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and
maintain for future reference the man-
ufacturers' instructions.
General
Before starting to operate the unit be in op-
erating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of its
functions or attachments, from any place
other than from the designated operators
position.
Before leaving the operator's position:
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A bring the unit to a complete stop;
B if the unit must be on an incline, block
the wheels.
Maintain a safe distance from the edge of
ramps, platforms, and other similar working
surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stairways
or fire equipment.
Travelling
Yield the right of way to pedestrians and
emergency vehicles such as ambulances
and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wherever
possible. Do not park closer than 6 ft (1800
mm) to the nearest rail of a railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel and
observe for other traffic, personnel, and
safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the unit
at a speed that will permit it to be brought to
a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horseplay.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or bridge
plate, be sure that it is properly secured.
Drive carefully and slowly across the dock-
board or bridge plate, and never exceed its
rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed to a
safe level consistent with the operating en-
vironment. Make the turns smoothly.
Operator care of the unit
If the unit is found to be in need of repair or
in any way unsafe, or contributes to an un-
safe condition, the matter shall be reported
immediately to the user's designated au-
thority, and the unit shall not be operated
until it has been restored to safe operating
condition.
If during operation the unit becomes unsafe
in any way, the matter shall be reported im-
mediately to the user's designated authori-
ty, and the unit shall not be operated until it
has been restored to safe operating condi-
tion.
Do not make repairs or adjustments unless
specifically authorized to do so.
MAINTENANCE AND
REBUILD PRACTICES
Operation of the unit may be hazardous if
maintenance is neglected or repairs, re-
builds, or adjustments are not performed in
accordance with the manufacturer's design
criteria. Therefore, maintenance facilities
(on or off premises), trained personnel, and
detailed procedures shall be provided.
Maintenance and inspection of the unit
shall be performed in conformance with the
following practices:
A a schedules planned maintenance, lu-
brication, and inspection system shall
be followed; consult the manufacturer's
recommendations.
B Only trained and authorized persons
shall be permitted to operate a powered
floor scrubber. Operators of powered
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