Karcher Wet/dry vacuum cleaner - Manual (Page 7)

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 Never vacuum up the following materi-
als:
– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids
and dust particles (reactive dust parti-
cles)
– Reactive metal dust particles (such as
aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combi-
nation with highly alkaline or acidic de-
tergents
– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint
thinners, acetone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause
the appliance materials to corrode.
– The operator must use the appliance
properly. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to third parties, in particular children,
when working with the appliance.
– Never leave the appliance unattended
as long as it is in operation and the pow-
er cord has not been pulled.
– The appliance may only be used by per-
sons who have been instructed in han-
dling the appliance or have proven
qualification and expertise in operating
the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
ance.
– This appliance is not intended for use
by persons (including children) with lim-
ited physical, sensoric or mental capac-
ities or lack of experience and/or skills,
unless such persons are accompanied
and supervised by a person in charge of
their safety or if they received precise
instructions on the use of this appli-
ance.
– Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.
The engine is to be brought to a standstill
and the appliance is to be fastened properly
during transportation.
– Switch off the appliance and, in case of
appliances connected to the mains, pull
out the power cord before cleaning and
performing any maintenance tasks on
the machine. Shut the device off when
switching to a different function.
– Maintenance work may only be carried
out by approved customer service out-
lets or experts in this field who are famil-
iar with the respective safety
regulations.
– Please observe the local safety regula-
tions regarding portable commercially
used appliances.
Only use accessories and spare parts
which have been approved by the manu-
facturer. The exclusive use of original ac-
cessories and original spare parts ensures
that the appliance can be operated safely
and trouble free.
– This appliance is designed only for dry
applications and should not be used or
stored in the open under moist condi-
tions, unless expressly marked other-
wise.
– The appliance is not suitable for vacu-
uming dust which endangers health.
Operation
Transport
Maintenance
Accessories and Spare Parts
Dry vacuum cleaner
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