Safety Devices - Kärcher K 6.550 Manual

This appliance was designed

to be used with detergents
which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer.
The use of other detergents
or chemicals may compro-
mise the safety of the appli-
ance.
Caution
In case of extended down-

times, switch the appliance
off at the main switch / appli-
ance switch or remove the
mains plug.
Do not operate the appliance

at temperatures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least

30 cm when using the jet to
clean painted surfaces to
avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance

unattended when it is in oper-
ation.
Make sure that the power ca-

ble or extension cables are
not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or
similar. Protect the power ca-
ble from heat, oil, and sharp
edges.
All current-conducting parts

in the working area must be
protected against jet water.
The appliance may only be

connected to an electrical
supply which has been in-
stalled in accordance with
IEC 60364.
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The appliance may only be

connected to alternating cur-
rent. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on
the appliance.
For safety reasons, we rec-

ommend that you operate the
appliance only via an earth-
leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaning operations which

produce oily waste water, e.g.
engine washes, underbody
washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations
equipped with an oil separa-
tor.

Safety Devices

Caution
Safety devices protect the user
and must not be modified or by-
passed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unin-
tentional operation of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger
gun and prevents the inadvertent start
of the appliance.
Overflow valve with pressure
switch
The overflow valve prevents the per-
missible working pressure from being
exceeded.
If the lever on the trigger gun is re-
leased the pressure switch turns off the
pump, the high pressure jet is stopped.
If the lever is pulled the pump is turned
on again.
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