Karcher BDS 51-180 C Adv - Manual (Page 8)

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– Appliances with working equip-
ment,specifically the power cord and
the extension cable, must be checked
to ensure that it is in proper working or-
der and is operating safely prior to use.
Otherwise, immediately pull out the
power plug. The appliance must not be
used.
– The socket on the device may only be
used to connect the attachments and
accessories mentioned in the operating
instructions.
– The water level limiter must be cleaned
regularly and checked for signs of dam-
age.
– The appliance is not a vacuum cleaner!
Never suck in more fluid than what has
been sprayed. Do not use to suck in dry
dust!
– The appliance is not suitable for vacu-
uming dust which endangers health.
– Never spray and vacuum up explosive
liquids, combustible gases, explosive
dusts as well as undiluted acids and
solvents! This includes petrol, paint
thinner or heating oil which can gener-
ate explosive fumes or mixtures upon
contact with the suction air. Acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents must also
be avoided as they can harm the mate-
rials on the machine.
– 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.
– Only use cleaners recommended by the
manufacturer and comply with their ap-
plication, disposal and warning guide-
lines.
– Do not use the recommended deter-
gents in an undiluted state. The prod-
ucts are safe for operations as they do
not contain any acids, alkalis or envi-
ronment hazardous substances. We
recommend to keep the detergents out
of reach of children. If the detergent
comes in contact with the eyes, please
rinse the eyes thoroughly with water
and consult a doctor immediately if the
detergent has been swallowed.
– Please follow the statutory regulations
for disposing off dirt water and alkalis.
– The machine is only suitable for use on
the types of surfaces specified in the
operating instructions.
– Protect the appliance against frost.
– 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 machine unattended so
long as the engine is running. The op-
erator may leave the appliance only
when the engine has come to a stand-
still, the appliance has been protected
against accidental movement, if neces-
sary, by applying the immobilization
brake and the ignition key has been re-
moved.
– Always use appropriate gloves while
working on the device.
– For devices fitted with ignition key, re-
move the ignition key to prevent acci-
dental or unauthorised use.
– 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 device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abil-
Application
Operation
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