Safety Devices - Kärcher K 4.91 M Instructions Manual

they are aggressive towards the materials
from which the appliance is made.
Warning
The mains plug and the coupling of an exten-
sion cable must be watertight and must nev-
er lay in the water.
Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard-
ous. Only use extension cables outdoors
which have been approved for this purpose
and labelled with a sufficient cable cross-
section: 1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm
mm
2
Always fully unroll electrical cables from the
cable drum.
High-pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings
are important for the safety of the appliance.
Only use high-pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings recommended by the manufactur-
er.
This device is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced physi-
cal, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or are instructed by these per-
sons on the use of the device. Children
should be supervised, in order to guarantee
that they do not play with the device.
The operator must use the appliance proper-
ly. When working with the appliance, he must
consider the local conditions and pay due
care and attention to other persons, in partic-
ular children, who are nearby.
Do not use the appliance when there are oth-
er persons around unless they are also wear-
ing safety gear.
Wear protective clothing and safety goggles
to protect against back spray containing wa-
ter or dirt.
Caution
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 operation.
Make sure that the power cable or extension
cables are not damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the
power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the working
area must be protected against jet water.
10
English
; 10 - 30 m: 2.5
2
The appliance may only be connected to an
electrical supply which has been installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on the appliance.
The maximum tolerable mains impedance at
the electrical contact point (see Technical
Data) must not be exceeded.
For safety reasons, we recommend that you
operate the appliance only via a earth-leak-
age circuit breaker (max. 30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, underbody
washes, may only be carried out using wash-
ing stations equipped with an oil separator.
This appliance was designed to be used with
detergents which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer. The use of oth-
er detergents or chemicals may compromise
the safety of the appliance.

Safety Devices

Caution
Safety devices protect the user and may not be
modified or bypassed.
Power switch
The appliance switch prevents unintented opera-
tion of the appliance.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and
prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.