Kärcher K7.85M Manual page 7

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The appliance is not intended for use by young children or infirm
persons without supervision. Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the appliance.
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The operator must use the appliance properly. He must take the local
conditions into consideration and must pay attention to third persons,
in particular children, while working with the appliance.
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Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are within the
reach of the appliance unless such persons wear protective clothes.
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Warning: High-pressure jets may be dangerous if they are used
improperly. The jet must not be directed at people, animals, active
electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.
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Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean clothes or
shoes.
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Never use the appliance to spray objects containing hazardous
substances (e.g. asbestos).
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Warning: Vehicle tyres/tyre valves may be damaged and burst by the
high-pressure jet. A first sign is the discoloration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves are hazardous. Always perform the cleaning
with a minimum distance of 30 cm.
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Cleaning operations during which oil saturated waste water is
generated, such as engine cleaning and underbody cleaning, may
only be performed in cleaning locations that are equipped with an oil
separator.
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If you clean varnished surfaces, please respect a minimum distance
of 30 cm to avoid damages.
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Never take in solvent-containing liquids or undiluted acids and
solvents! These include, for example, benzene, paint thinner, or
heating oil. The spray is highly inflammable, explosive, and toxic. Do
not use acetone, undiluted acids, and solvents as they affect the
materials used on the appliance.
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If required, wear appropriate protective clothes and glasses to protect
yourself from return spray.
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Never leave the appliance unattended as long as it turned on.
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