Kärcher K5 Operating Instructions Manual page 6

Other risks
DANGER
 The appliance may not be op-
erated in explosive atmos-
pheres.
 Never use the appliance to
clean objects containing haz-
ardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos).
 Do not spray flammable liq-
uids.
 Never draw in fluids contain-
ing solvents or undiluted ac-
ids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner
and heating oil. The spray
mist is highly inflammable,
explosive and poisonous. Do
not use acetone, undiluted
acids and solvents, as they
corrode the materials used on
the appliance.
 Keep packaging films away
from children, there is a risk of
suffocation!
WARNING
 According to applicable regu-
lations, the appliance must
never be used on the drinking
water net without a system
separator. Ensure that the
connection of your building
water installation on which
the high-pressure cleaner is
operated is equipped with a
system separator pursuant to
EN 12729 Type BA.
6 English
 Water that has flown through
a system separator is no
longer classified as drinking
water.
 High-pressure hoses, fixtures
and couplings are important
for the safety of the appli-
ance. Only use high-pressure
hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manu-
facturer.
 When disconnecting the sup-
ply or high pressure hose, hot
water may leak from the con-
nections after operation.
CAUTION
 Mind the weight of the appli-
ance when selecting the stor-
age location and during trans-
port (see technical data) to
prevent accidents or injuries.
 Several hours of continuous
use of the appliance can lead
to numbness in the hands in
rare cases.
 Wear gloves.
 Keep hands warm.
 Take breaks at regular inter-
vals.