Kärcher K2 Power VPS* KAP Manual page 9

General safety warnings
DANGER Risk of asphyxiation. Keep
packaging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING Only use the device for its
proper use. Take into account the local con-
ditions and beware of third parties, in par-
ticular children, when working with the
device. Persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities, or those
with a lack of experience and knowledge,
are only allowed to use the appliance if they
are supervised or have been instructed
with respect to using the appliance safely,
and understand the resultant dangers in-
volved. Children must not operate the
device. Children must be supervised to
prevent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
CAUTION
Safety devices are provid-
ed for your own protection. Never modify or
bypass safety devices.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER
Only connect protection
class I devices to properly earthed power
sources. Only connect the device to al-
ternating current. The voltage indicated on
the type plate must match the voltage of the
power source. Only operate the device
via a fault current protection switch (maxi-
mum 30 mA). Never touch the mains
plug and socket with wet hands.
mains plug and coupling of the extension
cable must be water tight and may not be
placed in water. The coupling may not be
on the floor. Use cable drums to ensure that
the sockets are at least 60 mm above the
floor. All live parts in the work area must
be protected against water jets.
WARNING
Only connect the device
to an electrical connection which has been
set up by a qualified electrician as per
IEC 60364-1. Check the power supply
cable with mains plug for damage before
operation each time. Do not put the device
into operation with a damaged power sup-
ply cable. Have a damaged power supply
cable replaced immediately by the author-
ised customer service / qualified electri-
cian. Do not damage the power supply
and extension cable by running over it,
crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the
power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp
edges.
cables are dangerous. Only use approved
and appropriately marked electrical exten-
sion cables with a sufficient line cross sec-
tion when outdoors: 1-10 m : 1.5 mm
10-30 m : 2.5 mm
CAUTION
extension cable from the cable drum.
case of longer breaks in operation and after
use, switch off the device at the main switch
/ device switch and pull the mains plug.
DANGER
mospheres is prohibited.
solvents, liquids containing solvents or un-
diluted acids. This includes e.g. petrol,
paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist
is highly flammable, explosive and poison-
ous.
extremely dangerous. Damaged wheels /
tyre valves can be damaged by the high-
pressure jet and explode. The first sign of
this is discolouration of the tyres. Keep a
spray distance of at least 30 cm when
cleaning the wheels / tyre valves.
WARNING
people without the proper protective cloth-
ing are in its reach.
The
pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to clean
clothes or shoes.
pressure jet at persons, animals, live elec-
trical equipment or at the device itself.
Do not spray any objects which contain
harmful substances (e.g. asbestos).
Check the device and the accessories,
such as the high-pressure hose, trigger gun
and safety devices, to make sure they are
in proper safe and reliable condition before
each operation. Do not use the device if it is
damaged. Replace damaged components
immediately.
hoses, control panels and couplings speci-
fied by the manufacturer.
ing. When disconnecting the supply or
high-pressure hose, hot water can leak out
of the connections after operation.
Unsuitable electrical extension
2
Always fully unwind the
Operation
Operation in explosive at-
Damaged wheels / tyre valves are
Do not use the device if
Do not aim the high-
Do not direct the high-
Only use high-pressure
2
,
In
Never suction
Risk of scald-