General Instructions; Safety Information - Kärcher IVM 40/24-2 Manual

Die Unterzeichnenden handeln im Auftrag
und mit Vollmacht der Geschäftsführung.
Geschäftsführender Gesellschafter
M.Pfister
Kärcher Industrial Vacuuming GmbH
Robert-Bosch-Straße 4-8
73550 Waldstetten (Germany)
Tel.: +49 7171 94888-0
Fax: +49 7171 94888-528
Waldstetten, 21/11/01
Contents
General instructions ...........................
Safety information ..............................
Intended use ...................................... 12
Environmental protection ................... 12
Accessories and spare parts.............. 12
Scope of delivery ............................... 12
Device description.............................. 12
Initial startup....................................... 12
Operation ........................................... 13
Transport............................................ 14
Storage .............................................. 14
Care and service................................ 15
Troubleshooting guide........................ 15
Warranty............................................. 16
Technical data .................................... 16
Declaration of Conformity .................. 16

General instructions

Read these original instruc-
tions before using your device
for the first time, adhere to the instructions
contained therein and store them for later
reference or subsequent owners.
● Be sure to read the safety instructions
no. 5.956-249.0 prior to the initial start-
up.
● If the operating instructions and safety
instructions are not observed, the device
can be damaged and dangers could
arise for users and other persons.
● Notify the dealer immediately in the case
of shipping damage.

Safety information

DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger
that will lead to severe injuries or even
death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situ-
ation that may lead to severe injuries or
even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situ-
ation that may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situ-
ation that may lead to damage to proper-
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General safety instructions
It is essential to read the enclosed safety in-
structions for wet/dry vacuum cleaners be-
fore using the device for the first time!
DANGER ● Observe the applicable
safety instructions for the materials being
vacuumed.
WARNING ● The device is not suitable
for vacuuming up dusts that are harmful to
human health. ● The device must not be
used or stored outdoors in wet conditions.
● Apply the parking brake at the steering
roller to ensure a secure footing for the de-
vice. The device may move uncontrollably if
the parking brake is open.
CAUTION ● In case of longer breaks in
operation and after use, switch off the de-
vice at the power switches and unplug the
mains plug.
Behaviour in the event of an
DANGER
Risk of injury and damage in the event
of a short-circuit or other electrical
faults
Danger of electric shock, danger of burns
Switch off the device and unplug the mains
plug.
English
Hazard levels
emergency
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