Karcher WV 55 - Manual (Page 3)

English 3
When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
ṇ
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
– Do not leave appliance unattended
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
ṇ
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
– Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
– Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
– Use only as described in this manual.
Use only manufacturer’s recommended
attachments.
– Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.
– Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not
use cord as a handle, do not close a
door on the cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run ap-
pliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
– Do not unplug by pulling cord. To un-
plug, grasp plug.
– Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
– Do not put any objects into openings.
Do not use if openings are blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
– Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
all parts of the body away from open-
ings and moving parts.
– Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
– Turn off all controls before unplugging.
– Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be pre-
sent.
– Do not charge the unit outdoors.
– Use only the charger supplied by the
manufactures to recharge.
– Do not incinerate the appliance even if
it severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in fire.
Information regarding the battery

Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screwdriv-
ers or similar) into the charger plug.
 You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
Tips for using the battery charger

In case of visual damage, replace the
charger with original manufacturer sug-
gested parts.
 The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the supply voltage.
 Only use and store the charger in dry
rooms, ambient temperature 41 -
104 °F (5 - 40 °C).
 Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
Information regarding the transport

The battery has been tested as per the
relevant directives for international
transport and can be transported/
shipped.
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS