Safety Instructions; Hazard Levels; Electric Components - Kärcher K4 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents
Contents

Safety instructions

Description of the Appliance
Scope of delivery
Proper use
Environmental protection
Assembly
Start up
Operation
Transport
Storage
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Customer Service
Technical specifications
Spare Parts
Safety instructions
Please read and comply
with these original in-
structions prior to the initial oper-
ation of your appliance and store
them for later use or subsequent
owners.
Apart from the notes contained
herein the general safety provi-
sions and rules for the preven-
tion of accidents of the legislator
must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are at-
tached on the appliance provide
important notes for the safe op-
eration.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger,
which leads to severe injuries or
death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to se-
vere injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
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situation, which can lead to mi-
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nor injuries.
EN 8
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ATTENTION
EN 9
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
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EN 9 situation, which can lead to
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property damage.
EN 10
EN 11
EN 11
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DANGER
EN 11
Risk of electric shock.
EN 12
EN 12
 Never touch the mains plug
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and the socket with wet
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hands.
 Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage prior
to every use. Immediately
have damaged power cord
replaced by an authorised
customer service / electrician.
Do not operate an appliance if
the power cord is damaged.
 All current-conducting parts
in the working area must be
protected against jet water.
 The mains plug and the cou-
pling of an extension cable
must be watertight and must
never lie in water. Moreover,
the coupling may never lie on
the ground. The use of cable
reels that ensure that the
sockets are at least 60 mm
above the ground is recom-
mended.
 Make sure that the power
cord or extension cable is not
damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or the like.
Protect the power cords from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
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Electric components

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