Environmental Protection; Dispose Of Packaging; Dispose Of Old Equipment; Before The First Use - Kärcher K 2.97 M Operating Instructions Manual

Environmental protection

Dispose of packaging

The packaging materials are recyclable.
Please hand in the packaging for recycling.

Dispose of old equipment

In the development of this appliance careful
attention has been given to its ability to be
easily recycled. Nevertheless, it contains
parts or substances which should not go
into the household rubbish. You can obtain
information from any Kärcher sales house
about disposal facilities which protect the
environment.
Save water
In comparison to other cleaning methods,
by the use of this unit you save up to 85 %
of the water otherwise needed. The unit can
also be operated with rain-water (use a water
filter).
Ease the burden on waste water
Please use the detergent sparingly. Observe
the dosage recommendations which are
supplied with the detergent.

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 manufacturer 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
8
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 line must not lie in the
water.
All current-carrying components within
!
the working area must be jet-proof.
- The appliance may only be connected to
an electrical connection that was performed
by an electrician according to IEC 60364.
- Only connect the appliance to alternating
current. The voltage must comply with
the voltage specified on the typeplate.
- Minimum fuse protection of the socket 10
A (delay-action fuse).
- To avoid electric accidents, we recommend
to use sockets with a series connected
residual current operated device (rated
breaking current max. 30 mA).
- Warning: Inappropriate extension lines
may be dangerous. If you work outside,
only use extension lines that are approved
and specifically labelled and provide of a
sufficient conductor cross section:
1 to 10 m: 1.5 mm² 10 to 30 m: 2.5 mm²
- The plug and the coupling of an extension
line must be waterproof.
- Always unwind the extension line
completely from the cable drum.
Connection to the Water Conduit
Please observe the provisions of the local
water supply company.
Only use supply hoses (not included in the
delivery) with the following dimensions:
- minimum length 7.5 m
- minimum diameter ½''
Please see the typeplate or the section
"Specifications" for the connection values.