Kärcher WV 1 Plus Operator's Manual page 4

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:
Unplug from outlet when not in use

and before servicing.
Warning
To reduce the risk of electric shock:
Do not expose to rain. Store in-

doors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy.

Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manu-

al. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
Do not use with damaged battery

charger output cord or plug. If appli-
ance is not working as it should, has
been dropped, damaged, left out-
doors, or dropped into water, return
it to a service center.
Do not pull or carry by the battery
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charger output cord, do not use bat-
tery charger output cord as a han-
dle, do not close a door on the bat-
tery charger output cord, or pull bat-
tery charger output cord around
sharp edges or corners. Do not run
4 English
appliance over battery charger out-
put cord. Keep battery charger out-
put cord away from heated surfac-
es.
Prevent unintentional starting. En-

sure the switch is in off-position be-
fore picking up or carrying the appli-
ance. Carrying the appliance with
your fingers on the switch or ener-
gizing appliance that have the
switch on invites accidents.
Have servicing performed by a

qualified repair person using only
identical replacement parts. This
will ensure that the safety of the
product is maintained.
Do not modify or attempt to repair

the appliance or the battery pack
(as applicable) except a indicated in
the instructions for use and care.
Do not unplug by pulling battery

charger output cord. To unplug,
grasp plug.
Do not handle battery charger or

appliance with wet hands.
Do not put any objects into open-

ings. Do not use if openings are
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.
Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,

and all parts of the body away from
openings and moving parts.
Use extra care when cleaning on

stairs.
Do not use to pick up flammable or

combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.
Do not charge the unit outdoors.

Use only the charger supplied by

the manufactures to recharge.