G 9.85 G 7.10 M - Karcher

• The jet must not be directed at other persons
or directed by the user at him/herself
to clean clothing or footwear.
• Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
• Warning:
Vehicle tyres/ tyre valves may be
cleaned only with a minimum spray distance
of 30 cm. Otherwise, the high pressure
spray can cause damage to the
vehicle tyre/ tyre valve. The discolouring
of the tyre is the fhe first sign of damage.
Damaged vehicle tyres are a source of
danger.
• Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted surfaces
to avoid damaging paintwork.
• Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This includes
petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poisonous.
Do not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents as they are aggressive
towards the materials from which
the appliance is made.
• Risk of hearing impairment. Always use
proper ear-protection aids while working
with the appliance.
• Wear protective clothing and safety goggles
to protect against back spray containing
water or dirt.
• Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
• This appliance was designed to be used
with detergents which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. The
use of other detergents or chemicals
may compromise the safety of the appliance.
Caution
When operating the machine, do not place it
in such a way that it can cause damage to
persons, for e.g. on scaffoldings, etc.
Danger
Long hours of using the appliance can cause
circulation problems in the hands on account
of vibrations.
It is not possible to specify a generally valid
operation time, since this depends on several
factors:
– Proneness to blood circulation deficiencies
(cold, numb fingers).
– Low ambient temperature. Wear warm
gloves to protect hands.
– Continuous operation is worse than an
operation interrupted by pauses.
In case of regular, long-term operation of the
device and in case of repeated occurrence
of the symptoms (e.g. cold, numb fingers)
please consult a physician.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve for the protection of the
user and must not be put out of operation or
bypassed with respect to their function.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the handgun prevents
the handgun from being released unintentionally.
Overflow valve
The overflow valve prevents the permissible
working pressure from being exceeded.
The overflow valve opens if the handgun is
closed. The high pressure pump redirects
the water back into the suction side of the
pump (circulation operations).
Thermo-valve at the pump
The thermostat valve prevents the pump
from over-heating.
The circulation heats up the water. At 60 °C
water temperature, the thermostat valve
opens and lets out hot water.
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