Important Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 55 Operator's Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, includ-
ing the following:
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
Do not use outdoors or on wet sur-
faces.
Use only as described in this manu-
al.
Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, return it to a service center or
call customer service.
Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the cord.
Do not handle plug or appliance with
wet hands.
Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any openings
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.
Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.
Do not use appliance in an enclosed
space where oxygen, flammable, ex-
plosive or toxic vapors are given off
or in an area where flammable dust
is present.
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Do no allow appliance to be used as
a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by children.
Do not use extension cords or out-
lets with inadequate current carrying
capacity.
Do not incinerate or mutilate batter-
ies as they will explode at high tem-
peratures.
Do not pick up anything that is burn-
ing or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot material.
Do not allow the battery to run down
completely before charging. In doing
so, serious problems may occur in
the battery life cycle.
Do not pick up flammable or com-
bustible liquids such as gasoline or
use in areas where they are present.
Store the adapter indoors in a cool
dry area not exposed to the weather
to avoid electrical shock and/or
cleaner damage.
Only use the adapter provided by the
manufacturer to recharge the appli-
ance.
Always disconnect cord from electri-
cal outlet before servicing appliance.
Only charge the unit indoors.