Table Of Contents; Important Saftey Instrcutions - Kärcher IVS 100/40 Manual

Contents
Important Saftey Instrcutions . . . . . . .
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . .
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety devices . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the unit . . . . . . . . . . . .
Initial startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and service . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting guide . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

Important Saftey Instrcutions

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS MACHINE
 Inform your dealer immediately if there is
any shipping damage.
 Completely remove the accessories
from the box.
 The suction unit is not suitable for suck-
ing up hazardous dusts as asbestos.
Please consult your Kärcher branch or
your Kärcher dealer with regard to such
applications.
 Only operate the vacuum from a ground-
ed outlet. Refer to the Technical data for
the necessary main fuse.
 Connect to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions.
When using an electrical machine, basic
precautions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following: This vacuum is in-
tended for commercial use.
1 DISCONNECT VACUUM CLEANER
FROM POWER CIRCUIT before remov-
ing the cover, performing maintenance
work, and when not in use.
2 DO NOT LEAVE the machine unattend-
ed when plugged in.
3 ALWAYS CHECK THE POWER SUP-
PLY CORD for damage or signs of any
aging before each use.
4 DO NOT PULL OR CARRY VACUUM
CLEANER BY CORD. Do not close door
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on cord or pull cord around sharp edges.
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5 KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEAT AND
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OIL. Do not leave cord lying around after
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job is complete. It can become a tripping
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hazard.
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6 DO NOT RUN VACUUM OVER CORD.
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7 TURN SWITCH TO OFF before unplug-
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ging power supply cord.
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8 DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLINGCORD.
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To unplug, grasp plug, not cord.
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9 DO NOT GRASP PLUG WITH WET
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HANDS.
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10 A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG should
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only be replaced by an authorized ser-
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vice center representative. DO NOT AT-
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TEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.
11 TO AVOID SHOCK, do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
12 USE ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY
THIS MANUAL. Use only with recom-
mended attachments.
13 KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE JEW-
ELRY, FINGERS and all parts of the
body away from openings and moving
parts.
14 DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS. Keep openings free of lint,
hair, dust, and anything that restricts air
flow.
15 DO NOT PICK UP ANYTHING THAT IS
BURNING, smoldering, or smoking such
as matches, cigarettes, or hot ashes.
16 DO NOT USE TO VACUUM COMBUS-
TIBLE EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, such
as coal, grain, and other finely divided
combustible material.
17 DO NOT USE TO VACUUM COMBUS-
TIBLE, hazardous, toxic, or carcinogen-
ic materials, including gasoline, diesel
fuel, acetone, paint thinner, heating oils,
undiluted acids and solvents, pesticide,
and asbestos.
18 USE RECOMMENDED FILTERS when
vacuuming drywall materials.
19 DO NOT USE WITHOUT FILTER and/or
dust bag in proper place.
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