Karcher K 5500 IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS - Read First, Assembly Instructions, Preparation

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IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS – Read First!

ASSEMBLY INSTRUCTIONS

Safety Warnings

When using an electrical appliance, basic precautions should always be followed, including the following:

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLIANCE

WARNING-To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:

1.Do not leave appliance when plugged in. Unplug from outlet when not in use and before servicing.

2.WARNING-To Reduce The Risk Of Electric Shock. Do not use outdoors or on wet surfaces."

3.Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary when used by or near children.

4.Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's

3	recommended attachments.
	5. Do not use with damaged cord or
	plug. If appliance is not working as it
	should, has been dropped, damaged,
	left outdoors, or dropped into water,
	return it to a service center.
	6. Do not pull or carry by cord, use cord
	as a handle, close a door on cord, or
	pull cord around sharp edges or
	corners. Do not run appliance over
	cord. Keep cord away from heated
	surfaces.

14.Always turn off this appliance before connecting or disconnecting motorized nozzle.

15.Hold plug when rewinding onto cord reel. Do not allow plug to whip when rewinding.

16.This appliance is provided with double insulation. Use only identical replacement parts. See instructions for Servicing of Double-Insulated Appliances.

17.Do not pick up anything that is burning or smoking, such as cigarettes, matches, or hot ashes.

18.Do not use without all filters in place.

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS!

SERVICING OF DOUBLE- INSULATED APPLIANCES

In a double-insulated appliance, two systems of insulation are provided instead of grounding. No grounding means is provided on a double- insulated appliance, nor should a means for grounding be added to the appliance. Servicing a double-insulated appliance requires extreme care and knowledge of the system, and should be done only by qualified service

1. Preparation	2. Attaching the accessory holder
• Connect the suction hose	• Connect the handle to the telescopic
• Connect the telescopic suction tube	suction tube.
and carpet turbo nozzle.	The accessory holder is for storing the
	furniture brush and upholstery nozzle.

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

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7.	Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
	unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
8.	Do not handle plug or appliance with
	wet hands.
9.	Do not put any object into openings.
	Do not use with any opening blocked;
	keep free of dust, lint, hair, and
	anything that may reduce air flow.
10.	Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
	all parts of body away from openings
	and moving parts.
11.	Turn off all controls before unplugging.
12.	Use extra care when cleaning on
	stairs.
13. Do not use to pick up flammable or
	combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
	or use in areas where they may be
	present.

personnel. Replacement parts for a double-insulated appliance must be identical to the parts they replace.

Customer Service

USA: 1-800-537-4129 www.karcher-usa.com

CAN: 1-800-465-4980 www.karcher.ca

MEX: 01-800-024-13-13

www.karcher.com.mx

1. Setting telescopic suction tube

•Unlock the tube by moving the lock ring and set the tube to the desired length by drawing the inner pipe out or by sliding it in further.

You can vacuum in a comfortable, upright position by setting the telescopic suction pipe to suit your height.

2. Filling the water filter container

•Press the unlock button and pull out the water filter container.

The appliance is delivered with the intermediate filter and curved air guard already assembled. When filling the container, ensure that these components (see: Supplied items) have been assembled correctly. They may be the cause of poor suction performance or premature failure of the intermediate filter.