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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.

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.

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.

The appliance must be sitting

on an even, stable ground.

All current-conducting parts

in the working area must be

protected against jet water.

The lever of the hand spray

gun must not be locked dur-

ing the operation.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Store detergents away from

the reach of children.

Do not open the hood when

the motor is running.

In case of extended down-

times, switch the appliance

off at the main switch / appli-

ance switch or remove the

mains plug.

Warning

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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