Kärcher K5 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

WARNING
 The appliance may only be
connected to an electric sup-
ply that has been installed by
an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be
connected to alternating cur-
rent. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate of
the appliance.
 Safety class I - Appliances
may only be connected to
sockets with proper earthing.
 For safety reasons, we rec-
ommend that you operate the
appliance only via a residual
current device (max. 30 mA).
 An unsuitable electrical ex-
tension cable can be hazard-
ous. Only use an electrical
extension cable which has
been approved and labelled
for this purpose and has an
adequate cable cross-section
outdoors: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
10 - 30 m: 2.5 mm
 Always fully unreel the exten-
sion cable from the cable
drum.
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Safe handling
DANGER
 The user must use the appli-
ance as intended. The person
must consider the local condi-
tions and must pay attention
to other persons in the vicinity
when working with the appli-
ance.
 Check important compo-
nents, such as high-pressure
hose, hand spray gun and
safety installations, for dam-
age prior to every operation.
Immediately replace dam-
aged components. Do not op-
erate appliance with dam-
aged components.
 High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet may not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appli-
ance itself.
 The high-pressure jet must
not be directed at other per-
sons or the user him-/herself
to clean clothing or footwear.
 Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are
susceptible to damage from
the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication for
this is a discolouration of the
tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are perilous. Keep
a minimum jet distance of
30 cm during cleaning!