Important Safety Instructions; Read All Instuctions Before Using This Appliance - Kärcher WD 5 P Operating Manual

IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS

When using this product basic precau-
tions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following:
READ ALL
INSTUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
For household use only!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
DO NOT LEAVE appliance unat-
–
tended when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and be-
fore servicing.
Use indoors only.
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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
To prevent electric shock use only
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with a grounded outlet.
See Grounding Instructions.
Use only as described in this manu-
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al. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or
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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.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, do
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not use cord as a handle, do not
close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or cor-
ners. Do not run appliance over
4 English
cord. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces.
Do not unplug by pulling cord. To
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unplug, grasp plug.
Never touch the mains plug with
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wet hands.
Use extra care when cleaning on
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stairs.
Turn off all controls before unplug-
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ging.
Never immerse the appliance in
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water or other liquids.
The appliance must be level and on
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the floor during use.
The appliance may not be operated
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in explosive atmospheres.
Do not service the appliance when
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it is plugged in.
Do not put any objects into open-
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ings. Do not use if openings are
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
Do not use to pick up flammable or
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combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
Do not pick up anything that is burn-
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ing or smoking such as cigarettes,
matches or hot material.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
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and all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Wear eye protection when operat-
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ing blower.
Do not vacuum or use blower near
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toxic or health endangering materi-
als such as asbestos, pesticides,
fertilizers, or anything that is poi-
sonous.
Do not vacuum explosive dusts or
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use cleaner or blower in areas that