Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these instructions prior to the initial operation of your appliance. Retain
these operating instructions for future refer- ence or for subsequent possessors.
Proper Use
This
–to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, facades, terraces, garden equip- ment etc. using a
–with accessories, replacement parts and detergents approved by Kärcher. Observe the instructions provided with these detergents.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy- cled. Please do not place the packag- ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma- terials that can be recycled. Please arrange for the proper recycling of
old appliances. Please dispose your old ap- pliances using appropriate collection sys- tems.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in each country have been published by our respective national distributors. We will re- pair possible faults on your unit free of charge within the warranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by material defects or defective workmanship. Guarantee claims should be addressed to your dealer or the nearest authorized customer service centre, and supported by documentary evi- dence of purchase.
Safety instructions
Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the power cable or important parts of the appliance, e.g. safety devices, high- pressure hoses, spray guns, are dam- aged.
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 corre- sponding safety provisions must be observed.
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.
dangerous if improperly 
used. The jet must not be 
directed at persons, ani- 
mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance itself.
The jet must not be directed at other persons or directed by the user at him/ herself to clean clothing or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean ob- jects containing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscep- tible to damage from the
Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undiluted acids and solvents! This in- cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The spray mist thus generated is highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
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