Karcher KB 4040 Safety instructions, Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands

Safety instructions

￿Danger

!Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet hands.

!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.

!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.

!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.

! High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improp- erly used. The jet may not be directed at per-

sons, animals, live electrical equipment 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).

!Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti- ble to damage from the high-pressure jet and may burst. The first indication of this is a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dan- gerous. Ensure that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed when cleaning with the jet!

!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- sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted

acids and solvents as they are aggres- sive towards the materials from which the appliance is made.

￿Warning

!Unsuitable extension cables can be haz- ardous. Only use extension cables out- doors which have been approved for this purpose and labelled with a sufficient ca- ble cross section:

1 - 10 m: 1,5 mm2

10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm2

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

!High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou- plings are important for the safety of the appliance. Only use high-pressure hos- es, fixtures and couplings recommended by the manufacturer.

!Cleaning operations which produce oily waste water, e.g. engine washes, under- body washes, may only be carried out using washing stations equipped with an oil separator.

Note

!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.

!Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet to clean painted sur- faces to avoid damaging paintwork.

!Wear protective clothing and safety gog- gles to protect against back spray con- taining water or dirt.

!Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in operation.

!This appliance was designed to be used with detergents which are supplied or recommended by the manufacturer. The

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