English - Kärcher K 4.96 M Operating Instructions Manual

Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your appli-
ance. Retain these operating instructions for
future reference or for subsequent posses-
sors.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet
(and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts and
detergents approved by Kärcher. Ob-
serve the instructions provided with
these detergents.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be re-
cycled. Please do not place the pa-
kkaging into the ordinary refuse for
disposal, but arrange for the proper
recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper recy-
cling of old appliances. Batteries,
oil, and similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please dis-
pose of your old appliances using
appropriate collection systems.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our re-
spective national distributors. We will fix
possible faults on your unit free of charge
within the warranty period, insofar as the
faults are caused by material defects or de-
fective workmanship. Guarantee claims
should be addressed to your dealer or the
nearest authorized customer service centre,
and supported by documentary evidence of
purchase.
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Safety instructions
Danger
! Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
! The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. safety devices, high-pres-
sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.
! The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
! If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the correspond-
ing safety provisions must be observed.
! Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the pow-
er cord is damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by an
authorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
! High-pressure jets can
be dangerous if improp-
erly used. The jet may
not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment
or at the appliance itself.
! The jet must not be directed at other per-
sons or directed by the user at him/her-
self to clean clothing or footwear.
! Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
! Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti-
ble to damage from the high-pressure jet
and may burst. The first indication of this
is a discolouration of the tyre. Damaged
vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dan-
gerous. Ensure that a distance of at least
30 cm is observed when cleaning with
the jet!
! Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This in-
cludes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is
highly inflammable, explosive and poi-
sonous. Do not use acetone, undiluted