Kärcher HD 1090 User manual

HD 1090
5.956–205 A10828 12/97

English
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Please read these operating instructions before starting and strictly
observe the "Safety Instructions for High Pressure Cleaners".
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aisFrançais
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Veuillez lire attentivement la présente notice d´instructions avant la
mise en service et respecter en particulier les "Consignes de
sécurité pour nettoyeurs haute pression".
Español
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Antes de poner en marcha el aparato deberá estudiar atentamente
las "Advertencias y observaciones relativas a la seguridad
para limpiadoras de alta presión".

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
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 pressure quickly. Be
thoroughly familiar with the controls.
•Stay alert - watch what you are doing.
•Do not operate the product when fatigued or under the influence of
alcohol or drugs.
•Keep operating area clear of all persons.
•Do not overreach or stand on unstable support. Keep good footing
and balance at all times.
•Follow the maintenance instructions specified in the manual.

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* only 1.951-801 UL
To Test the GFCI
1. Insert the plug into grounded electrical outlet.
2. Press the reset button.
3. Press the test button. The reset button pops up.
4. Press the reset button again for use.
Do not use if the above test fails.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This product must be grounded. If it should
malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides
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-
groundingconductorandagroundingplug.The
plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in
accordancewithalllocalcodesandordinances.
DANGER
- Improper connection of the equipment-
groundingconductorcanresultinariskof
electrocution. Check with a qualified
electrician or service personnel if you are
indoubtastowhethertheoutletisproperly
grounded.Donotmodifytheplugprovided
with the product
- if it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
Do not use any type of adaptor with this
product.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only 3-wire extension cords that have
3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole cord
connectorsthataccepttheplugfromtheproduct.
Use only extension cords that are intended for
outdooruse.Theseextensioncordsareidentified
by a marking “Acceptable for use with outdoor
appliances; store indoors while not in use.” Use
only extension cords having an electrical rating
notlessthantheratingoftheproduct.Donotuse
damaged extension cords. Examine extension
cordbeforeusingandreplaceifdamaged.Donot
abuse extension cord and do not yank on any
cord to disconnect. Keep cord away from heat
and sharp edges. Always disconnect the
extension cord from the receptacle before
disconnecting the product from the extension
cord.
Important: Whenusinganextensioncordalways
unwind cord completely.
WARNING
To reduce the risk of electrocution, keep all
connections dry and off the ground. Do not
touch plug with wet hands.
WARNING
Risk of Injection or Injury
- DoNotDirectDischargeStreamAtPersons.
HighPressurejetscanbedangerousifsubjectto
misuse. The jet must not be directed at persons,
animals or machine itself. This machine has
been designed for use with cleaning chemicals
supplied or recommended by the manufacturer.
The use of other cleaning chemicals may affect
the operation of the machine and void the
warranty.

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1 High-Pressure Nozzle
2 Spray Lance
3 Servopress Spray-Gun
4 Adjustment Wheel for Pressure and Flow
Regulation
5 High-Pressure Hose
6 Handle
7 Detergent Metering Valve
8 Screw Cap for Detergent Tank
9 Detergent Tank
10 Detergent Intake Hose with Filter
11 Fastening Screw for the Hood
12 Water Connection with Sieve
13 High-Pressure Connection
14 Unit Switch
15 Pressure Gauge
16 Fastening Screws for the Handle