Karcher Wet/dry vacuum cleaner - Manual (Page 6)

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Please read and comply with
these safety instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance.
Retain these safety instructions for use for
future reference or for subsequent posses-
sors.
– Please read the operating instructions
for your machine before using it, and
pay particular attention to the following
safety instructions.
– Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for safe operation.
– Apart from the notes contained herein
the general safety provisions and rules
for the prevention of accidents of the
legislator must be observed.
– Keep packaging films away from chil-
dren, there is a risk of suffocation!
– The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the voltage of the
electrical source.
– Safety class I - Appliances may only be
connected to sockets with proper earth-
ing.
– Please use the mains cable prescribed
by the manufacturer; the same is also
applicable when you replace the ca-
bles. See Operating Instructions Manu-
al for Order Number and Type.
– Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
– The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed by an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
– Operating procedures create short term
power sinkings.
– During unfavorable net conditions other
devices might be disturbed.
– With a net impedance lower then 0,15
Ohm no disturbances are to be expect-
ed.
– Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
– Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the cable from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
– The power cord must be checked regu-
larly for damages, such as cracks or ag-
ing. If damage is found, the cable must
be replaced before further use.
– If couplings of the power cord or exten-
sion cable are replace the splash pro-
tection and the mechanical tightness
must be ensured.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
– Appliances with working equipment,
specifically the power cord and the ex-
tension cable, must be checked to en-
sure that it is in proper working order
and is operating safely prior to use. Oth-
erwise, immediately pull out the power
plug. The appliance must not be used.
– Do not vacuum up any burning or glow-
ing objects.
– Humans and animals must not be vacu-
umed with this appliance.
– Appliances may not be used in outside
areas in low temperatures.
– If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed. It is not allowed to use the
appliance in hazardous locations.
– Certain materials may produce explo-
sive vapours or mixtures when agitated
by the suction air!
Safety Instructions for wet/dry vacuum cleaners
Power connection
Application
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