Kärcher K2 Basic Manual page 7

Safe handling
DANGER
 The user must use the appliance as intended. The
person must consider the local conditions and must
pay attention to other persons in the vicinity when
working with the appliance.
 Check important components, such as high-pres-
sure hose, hand spray gun and safety installations,
for damage prior to every operation. Immediately
replace damaged components. Do not operate ap-
pliance with damaged components.
 High-pressure jets can be dangerous if improperly
used. The jet may not be directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the appliance
itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be directed at other

persons or the user him-/herself to clean clothing or
footwear.
 Vehicle tyres/tyre valves are susceptible to dam-
age 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!
WARNING
 Do not use the appliance when there are other per-
sons around unless they are also wearing protec-
tive clothing.
 The appliance must not be operated by children or
persons who have not been instructed accordingly.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities
or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety or they have received
precise instructions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting risks.
 Children must not play with this appliance.
 Supervise children to prevent them from playing
with the appliance.
CAUTION
 Create stability for the appliance prior to any work
on or with the appliance to prevent accidents or
damage.
 The water jet that is emitted from the high-pressure
nozzle results in a repulsion power acting on the
hand spray gun. Make sure that you have a firm
footing and are also holding the hand spray gun
and spray lance firmly.
 Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it
is in operation.
ATTENTION
 In case of extended breaks, switch the appliance
off at the main switch / appliance switch or pull the
mains plug.
 Do not operate the appliance at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
Other risks
DANGER
 The appliance may not be operated in explosive at-
mospheres.
Never use the appliance to clean objects contain-

ing hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
 Do not spray flammable liquids.
 Never draw in fluids containing solvents or undilut-
ed acids and solvents! This includes petrol, paint
thinner and heating oil. The spray mist is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poisonous. Do not use
acetone, undiluted acids and solvents, as they cor-
rode the materials used on the appliance.
 Keep packaging films away from children, there is
a risk of suffocation!
WARNING
 According to applicable regulations, the appliance
must never be used on the drinking water net with-
out a system separator. Ensure that the connection
of your building water installation on which the
high-pressure cleaner is operated is equipped with
a system separator pursuant to EN 12729 Type
BA.
Water that has flown through a system separator is
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no longer classified as drinking water.
 High-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings are
important for the safety of the appliance. Only use
high-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings rec-
ommended by the manufacturer.
 When disconnecting the supply or high pressure
hose, hot water may leak from the connections af-
ter operation.
CAUTION
 Mind the weight of the appliance when selecting
the storage location and during transport (see tech-
nical data) to prevent accidents or injuries.
 Several hours of continuous use of the appliance
can lead to numbness in the hands in rare cases.
 Wear gloves.
 Keep hands warm.
 Take breaks at regular intervals.
Working with detergent
WARNING
 This appliance was designed to be used with deter-
gents which are supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety of the appli-
ance.
 The improper use of detergents can cause severe
injuries or toxication.
 Store detergents away from the reach of children.
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