Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher WV 50 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this product basic precautions
should always be followed, including the
following:
Warning
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or
injury:
Do not leave appliance unattended
–
when plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servicing.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Do not expose to rain. Store indoors.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close
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attention is necessary when used by or
near children.
Use only as described in this manual.
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Use only manufacturer's recommended
attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or plug.
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If appliance is not working as it should,
has been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return it to
a service center.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not
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use cord as a handle, do not close a
door on the cord, or pull cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run ap-
pliance over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling cord. To un-
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plug, grasp plug.
Do not handle plug or appliance with
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wet hands.
Do not put any objects into openings.
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Do not use if openings are blocked;
keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything
that may reduce air flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers, and
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all parts of the body away from open-
ings and moving parts.
Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
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Turn off all controls before unplugging.
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Do not use to pick up flammable or
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combustible liquids, such as gasoline,
or use in areas where they may be pre-
sent.
Do not charge the unit outdoors.
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Use only the charger supplied by the
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manufactures to recharge.
Do not incinerate the appliance even if
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it severely damaged. The batteries can
explode in fire.
Information regarding the battery
 Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screwdriv-
ers or similar) into the charger plug.
 You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
Tips for using the battery charger
 In case of visual damage, replace the
charger with original manufacturer sug-
gested parts.
 The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the supply voltage.
 Only use and store the charger in dry
rooms, ambient temperature 41 -
104 °F (5 - 40 °C).
 Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
Information regarding the transport
 The battery has been tested as per the
relevant directives for international
transport and can be transported/
shipped.
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