Karcher K 5500 - Manual (Page 3)

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ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS
OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preparation
• Connect the suction hose
• Connect the telescopic suction tube
and carpet turbo nozzle.
1. Setting telescopic suction tube
• Unlock the tube by moving the lock ring
and set the tube to the desired length by
drawing the inner pipe out or by sliding it
in further.
You can vacuum in a comfortable, upright
position by setting the telescopic suction
pipe to suit your height.
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2. Filling the water filter container
• Press the unlock button and pull out the
water filter container.
The appliance is delivered with the
intermediate filter and curved air guard
already assembled. When filling the container,
ensure that these components (see: Supplied
items) have been assembled correctly. They
may be the cause of poor suction
performance or premature failure of the
intermediate filter.
2. Attaching the accessory holder
• Connect the handle to the telescopic
suction tube.
The accessory holder is for storing the
furniture brush and upholstery nozzle.
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Safety Warnings
When using an electrical appliance, basic
precautions should always be followed,
including the following:
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE
WARNING- To reduce the risk of fire,
electric shock, or injury:
1.
Do not leave appliance when plugged
in. Unplug from outlet when not in use
and before servicing.
2. WARNING- To Reduce The Risk Of
Electric Shock. Do not use outdoors or
on wet surfaces."
3. Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
4. Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
5. Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, damaged,
left outdoors, or dropped into water,
return it to a service center.
6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
as a handle, close a door on cord, or
pull cord around sharp edges or
corners. Do not run appliance over
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
7. Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8. Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
9. Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
anything that may reduce air flow.
10. Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of body away from openings
and moving parts.
11. Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12. Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be
present.
14. Always turn off this appliance before
connecting or disconnecting motorized
nozzle.
15. Hold plug when rewinding onto cord
reel. Do not allow plug to whip when
rewinding.
16. This appliance is provided with double
insulation. Use only identical
replacement parts. See instructions for
Servicing of Double-Insulated
Appliances.
17. Do not pick up anything that is burning
or smoking, such as cigarettes,
matches, or hot ashes.
18. Do not use without all filters in place.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!
SERVICING OF DOUBLE-
INSULATED APPLIANCES
In a double-insulated appliance, two
systems of insulation are provided
instead of grounding. No grounding
means is provided on a double-
insulated appliance, nor should a
means for grounding be added to the
appliance. Servicing a double-insulated
appliance requires extreme care and
knowledge of the system, and should
be done only by qualified service
personnel. Replacement parts for a
double-insulated appliance must be
identical to the parts they replace.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read First!
Customer Service
USA: 1-800-537-4129
www.karcher-usa.com
CAN: 1-800-465-4980
www.karcher.ca
MEX: 01-800-024-13-13
www.karcher.com.mx
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