Table Of Contents; General Information; Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 2.01 Operating Instructions Manual

Contents
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
General information. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
Operation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Maintenance and care. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Troubleshooting. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7

General information

Hazard levels
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury
or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
mild injury to persons or damage to property.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-
mestic use only:
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to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. us-
ing a high-pressure water jet (and detergents
if required).
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with accessories, replacement parts and deter-
gents approved by KÄRCHER. Observe the in-
structions provided with these detergents.
Special accessories
Special accessories expand the possibilities of
using your appliance. Please contact your
KÄRCHER dealer for further information.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not place the packaging 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 recycling of old appliances.
Please dispose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingre-
dients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant
sales company are applicable in each country.
We will repair potential failures of your appliance
within the warranty period free of charge, provid-
ed that such failure is caused by faulty material or
defects in manufacturing. In the event of a war-
ranty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service centre.
Please submit the proof of purchase.

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 appliance, e.g.
high-pressure hoses, trigger gun or safety
devices are damaged.
Check the power cord and mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power cord
is damaged, please arrange for it to be re-
placed immediately by an authorised repair
agent or a skilled electrician
Check the high-pressure hose for damage
before every use. Please arrange for the im-
mediate replacement of a damaged high-
pressure hose.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety
provisions must be observed.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly used.
The jet must not be directed at
persons, animals, live electri-
cal equipment or at the appliance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be directed at
other persons or directed by the user at him/
herself to clean clothing or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean objects con-
taining hazardous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible to
damage from the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication of this is a discol-
ouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are highly dangerous. 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 includes
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