English - Kärcher 6.997 Series Manual

Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your attach-
ment. Retain these operating instructions
for future reference or for subsequent pos-
sessors.
Proper use
This attachment has been designed for use
in private households and is not intended
for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of im-
proper use or wrong operations.
This attachment can be used with all pumps
such as garden pumps, household water
pumps, immersion pumps or immersion
pressure pumps meant for household use
and operated using 230 - 240 V / 50/60 Hz
alternating current.
Depending on the level of the liquid to be
transported, this attachment can be
switched on and off automatically.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the pack-
aging into the ordinary refuse for disposal,
but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of
old appliances. Please dispose your old ap-
pliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Warranty
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your accessory within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
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nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.
Safety instructions
Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
All electrical connections are to be in-
stalled in flood-safe areas and protect-
ed against moisture and spray water.
Do not operate the appliance continu-
ously in rain or during humid weather.
Ensure that the level sensor is not ob-
structed in any way.
To separate the attachment from the
mains, pull the plug and not the power
cord.
Do not scrape the power cord across
sharp edges and ensure that it does not
get pressed.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the voltage of the
electrical source.
To avoid risks, all repairs and replace-
ment of spare parts may only be carried
out by the authorised customer service
personnel.
The appliance must not be operated by
children, young persons or persons who
have not been instructed accordingly.
Follow the rules for electrical safety of
equipment:
Pumps should be operated in swimming
pools, garden ponds and fountains only
using a earth-leakage circuit breaker
with a nominal leakage current of max.
30 mA. Do not operate the pump if
there are persons located in the swim-
ming pool or the garden pond.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max. 30
mA).