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Proper Use

Use this appliance exclusively in your private house-

hold for the following non-industrial purposes:

- cleaning of machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, fa-

cades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. with a high-

pressure water jet (if required, with the addition of

detergents);

- cleaning of vehicle engines - admissible only in lo-

cations with an appropriate oil separator;

- only use the appliance with accessories, spare parts,

and detergents that have been approved by Kär-

cher. Please comply with the instructions supplied

with the detergents.

Safety Instructions

The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not

admissible.

Please comply with the corresponding safety instruc-

tions if you use the appliance in danger areas (e.g. filling

stations).

Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or

important components of the appliance, such as safety

components, high-pressure hoses, spray jet, are dama-

ged.

Warning:Warning:

Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings

are of importance for the appliance safety. Only use

high-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings recommen-

ded by the manufacturer.

The appliance is not intended for use by young children

or infirm persons without supervision.

Young children should be supervised to ensure that they

do not play with the appliance.

The operator must use the appliance properly. He must

take the local conditions into consideration and must

pay attention to third persons, in particular children,

while working with the appliance.

Warning:Warning:

Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are

within the reach of the appliance unless

such persons wear protective clothes.

Warning:Warning:

Warning: High-pressure jets may be

dangerous if they are used improperly.

The jet must not be directed at people, animals, active

electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.

Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean

clothes or shoes.

Never use the appliance to spray objects containing

hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).

Warning:Warning:

Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may be damaged

and burst by the high-pressure jet. A first sign is the

discoloration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre

valves are hazardous. Always perform the cleaning with

a minimum distance of 30 cm.

Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste

water is generated, such as engine cleaning and under-

body cleaning, may only be performed in cleaning loca-

tions that are equipped with an oil separator.

If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a mini-

mum distance of 30 cm to avoid damages.

Never take in solvent-containing liquids or undiluted

acids and solvents! These include, for example, benze-

ne, paint thinner, or heating oil. The spray is highly in-

flammable, explosive, and toxic. Do not use acetone,

undiluted acids, and solvents as they affect the materi-

als used on the appliance.

If required, wear appropriate protective clothes and glas-

ses to protect yourself from return spray.

Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it tur-

ned on.

Warning:Warning:

Warning: This appliance has been developed for the

use of detergents that are supplied or recommended by

the manufacturer. The use of other detergents or che-

micals may affect the safety of the appliance.

Safety Devices

Safety devices are intended to ensure the protection

from injuries and must not be modified or circumven-

ted.

Overflow Valve with Pressure Switch

When the lever located on the trigger gun is released,

the pressure switch turns off the pump, and the high-

pressure jet comes to a stop. When the lever is pul-

led, the pressure switch turns the pump on again. In

addition, the overflow valve ensures that the admis-

sible operating pressure is not exceeded.

Safety Button

The safety button located on the trigger gun ensures

that the appliance is not switched on inadvertently.

Environmental Protection

Please arrange for the proper disposal of the

packaging

The packaging material can be recycled.

Please do not place the packaging into the

ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for

the proper recycling.

Please arrange for the proper disposal of the

old appliance

Old appliances contain valuable materials

that can be recycled. Please arrange for the

proper recycling of old appliances. Batte-

ries, oil, and similar substances must not

enter the environment. Please dispose of

your old appliances using appropriate col-

lection systems.

Before the First Use

Assembly

Check the contents of the box when unpacking the

appliance. If you detect any transport damages, please

contact your dealer.

Electrical Connection

Never use defect connection or extension lines! If the

connection line is damaged, it must be replaced with a

special connection line that is available from the manu-

facturer or his customer service.

Please make sure that the connection or extension lines

are not damaged by being ran over, pulled or dragged.

Protect the connection lines from heat, oil, and sharp

edges.

Never touch the mains plug and the socket with wet

hands.

The connection between connection line and extension

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