General Notes; Intended Use - Kärcher IVS 100/40 Manual

20 CONNECT VACUUM CLEANER WITH
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ON-
LY. See grounding instructions.
21 DO NOT ALLOW VACUUM CLEANER
TO BE USED AS A TOY. Keep children
away from Vacuum Cleaner.
22 DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED while
Vacuum Cleaner is running.
23 DO NOT USE IF CORD, PLUG, FILTER,
OR VACUUM CLEANER IS IN POOR
CONDITION. If the Vacuum Cleaner has
been dropped, damaged, exposed to
weather, or dropped into water; have it
checked by an authorized service.
24 ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION
when operating Vacuum Cleaner.
25 USE EXTRA CAUTION when operating
on stairs.
26 STAY ALERT! Do not use Vacuum
Cleaner when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
This vacuum is intended for commercial
use.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
– This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or break down,
grounding provides a path of least re-
sistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock.
– This appliance is equipped with a cord
having an equipment grounding con-
ductor and ground plug.
– The plug must be inserted into an ap-
propriate outlet that is properly in-
stalled and grounded in accordance
with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING:
– Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock.
– Check with a qualified electrician or
service person if you are in doubt as to
whether the outlet is properly ground-
ed.
– Do not modify the plug provided with
the appliance.
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– If it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
IN ALL CASES, MAKE SURE THE RE-
CEPTACLE IN QUESTION IS PROPERLY
GROUNDED.
NEVER REMOVE GROUNDING PRONG
FROM POWER PLUG.
EXTENSION CORDS
Use only three-wire extension cords that
have three-prong grounding-type plugs and
three-pole receptacle that accepts the ap-
pliance's plug. Replace damaged or worn
cord immediately.
DO NOT ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER
CORD.
Note: In Canada, the use of a temporary
adapter is not permitted by the Canadian
Electrical Code.
Servicing of double-insulated machines
In a double-insulated machine, two sys-
tems of insulation are provided instead of
grounding. No grounding means is provid-
ed on a double-insulated machine, nor
should a means for grounding be added to
the machine. Servicing a double-insulated
machine requires extreme care and knowl-
edge of the system, and should be done
only by qualified service personnel. Re-
placement parts for a double-insulated ma-
chine must be identical to the parts they re-
place.

General notes

Read these original operating
instructions and the enclosed
safety instructions before using the device
for the first time. Proceed accordingly.
Keep both books for future reference or for
future owners.

Intended use

Use the device as a wet/dry vacuum clean-
er:
 For vacuuming floors and wall surfaces
 For vacuuming moist and liquid sub-
stances
 For vacuuming dry, non-flammable dust
particles from machines
 In business and industry
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