Safety instructions, Proper Use, Warranty

Dear Customer,

Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the initial operation of your appli- ance. Retain these operating instructions for

future reference or for subsequent posses- sors.

Proper Use

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for domestic use only:

–to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equip- ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet (and detergents if required).

–with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Kärcher. Ob- serve the instructions provided with these detergents.

Environmental protection

The packaging materials are recy- clable. Please do not throw packag- ing in the domestic waste but pass it on for recycling.

Old units contain valuable recycla- ble materials. Batteries, oil and sim- ilar substances may not be released into the environment. Therefore please dispose of old units through suitable collection systems.

Warranty

The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our re- spective national distributors. We will fix possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or de- fective workmanship. Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre, and supported by documentary evidence of purchase.

Safety instructions

!The appliance may not be used in areas where a risk of explosion is present.

!If the appliance is used in hazardous ar- eas (e.g. filling stations) the correspond- ing safety provisions must be observed.

!The appliance must not be used if the power cord or important parts of the ap- pliance, e.g. safety devices, high-pres- sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.

!Check the power cord with mains plug for damage before every use. If the pow- er cord is damaged, please arrange im- mediately for the exchange by an authorized customer service or a skilled electrician.

!Warning: High-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings are important for the safe- ty of the appliance. Only use high-pres- sure hoses, fixtures and äcouplings recommended by the manufacturer.

!Check the high-pressure hose for dam- age before every use. Please arrange for the immediate exchange of a damaged high-pressure hose.

!The appliance must not be operated by children, or persons who have not been instructed accordingly.

!The operator must use the appliance properly. When working with the appli- ance, he must consider the local condi- tions and pay due care and attention to other persons, in particular children, who are nearby.

! Warning: High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly used. The jet may not be directed at persons, animals, live electrical equip- ment or at the appliance itself.

!The jet must not be directed at other per- sons or directed by the user at him/her- self to clean clothing or footwear.

!Never use the appliance to clean objects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).

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