Table Of Contents; Environmental Protection; Hazard Levels; Symbols On The Machine - Kärcher IB 15/120 Manual

Contents
Environmental protection . . EN
Hazard levels . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Symbols on the machine . . EN
Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Control elements. . . . . . . . . EN
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
OPERATION . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . EN
TRANSPORT . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Storing the device . . . . . . . . EN
CARE AND MAINTENANCEEN
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications . . . EN
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary re-
fuse for disposal, but arrange for
the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled;
these should be sent for recy-
cling. Batteries, oil, and similar
substances must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of
your old appliances using appropriate
collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients
(REACH)
You will find current information about
the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which
leads to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to severe injuries
or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situa-
tion, which can lead to property dam-
age.
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Symbols on the machine

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DANGER
7
Risk of injury on account of flying dry
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ice pellets. Do not direct the jet pistol
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on persons. Keep third persons away
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from the place of use and when the
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machine is being operated (by cordon-
10
ing off the area).
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Do not touch/hold the nozzle opening
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or the dry ice jet when the machine is
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running.
DANGER
Risk of suffocation on account of car-
bon dioxide. The dry ice pellets are
made of solidified carbon dioxide. The
carbon dioxide content in the air at the
place where the machine is used will
increase when the machine is running.
Ensure adequate ventilation at the
place of use; if possible, use an alarm
to warn persons. Symptoms of high
levels of carbon dioxide in the air that is
breathed in:
3...5%: headache, faster breathing.
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7...10%: headache, nausea and
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perhaps even unconsciousness.
If any of these symptoms occur, please
switch off the machine immediately and
get a breath of fresh air; improve the ven-
tilation before starting work again with
the machine or use respirators.
Follow the safety specifications of the
manufacturer of dry ice.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electro-
static discharge; risk of damage to the
electronic components. The object be-
ing cleaned can get charged electrical-
ly during the cleaning process. Provide
suitable earthing for the object being
cleaned and ensure that the earthing
remains intact during the entire clean-
ing process.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric
shock. Pull the plug out of the socket
before opening the control cabinet.
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DANGER
Risk of cold burns. Dry ice has a tem-
perature of -79 °C. Never touch dry ice
or cold parts of the machine without
appropriate protection.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of flying dry
ice pellets or dirt particles. Wear close
fitting safety goggles.
Risk of hearing impairment. Wear ear-
protection aids.
The protective equipment may not pre-
vent visual contact and the communi-
cation with the work environment.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of flying dry
ice pellets or dirt particles.
Risk of injury when touching cold appli-
ance parts.
Wear protective gloves and long-sleeved
protective overalls as per EN 511.
The appliance may only be operated
by persons who have read and under-
stood the contents of this operating in-
structions manual. Please ensure that
you conform to all the safety instruc-
tions and regulations.
This operating instructions manual
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must be stored in such a way that it
can be easily accessed by the oper-
ator.
DANGER
Risk of injury if the machine is left run-
ning in an unattended state. Discon-
nect the mains plug from the socket
before performing any work.
DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric
shock. Pull the plug out of the socket
before opening the control cabinet.
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Safety instructions

General notes on safety