Karcher High Pressure Cleaners User Manual
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The appliance must not be
used if a connecting line or
important parts of the appli-
ance, e.g. safety devices,
high-pressure hoses, spray
guns, are damaged.
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Never draw in fluids contain-
ing solvents or undiluted ac-
ids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner
and heating oil. The spray
mist thus generated is highly
inflammable, explosive and
poisonous. Do not use ace-
tone, undiluted acids and sol-
vents as they are aggressive
towards the materials from
which the appliance is made.
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If the appliance is used in
hazardous areas (e.g. filling
stations) the corresponding
safety provisions must be ob-
served. It is not allowed to
use the appliance in hazard-
ous locations.
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The appliance must be sitting
on an even, stable ground.
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All current-conducting parts
in the working area must be
protected against jet water.
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The lever of the hand spray
gun must not be locked dur-
ing the operation.
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High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet may not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appli-
ance itself.
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Vehile tyres/ tyre valves may
be cleaned only with a mini-
mum 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.
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When using detergents, the
material data safety sheet is-
sued by the detergent manu-
facturer must be adhered to,
especially the instructions re-
garding personal protective
equipment.
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Use only those detergents
approved by the manufactur-
er of the appliance.
This appliance was designed
to be used with detergents
which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents
or chemicals may compro-
mise the safety of the appli-
ance.
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Store detergents away from
the reach of children.
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Do not open the hood when
the motor is running.
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In case of extended down-
times, switch the appliance
off at the main switch / appli-
ance switch or remove the
mains plug.
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Warning
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The jet must not be directed
at other persons or directed
by the user at him/herself to
clean clothing or footwear.
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