Karcher HD 9/100 De Skid Operating instructions - Page 16

Device with a hand-arm vibration value > 2.5 m/s² (see chapter Technical Data in the operating instructions) ṇ CAUTION 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 (frequently 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 operation 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 repeated occurrences of symptoms such as tingling in the fingers or cold fingers. Devices with pneumatic tyres ṇ 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 pres- sure. 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 ƽ DANGER Explosion hazard due to unsuitable fuel. Only fill the fuel specified in the operating instructions. Switch off the motor before refuelling. Do not refuel in confined spaces. ṇ 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 tanking, make sure that no fuel gets on hot surfaces. Clean up spilt fuel immediately. ṇ 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. 16 English