Kärcher OC 3 Plus Manual page 3

appliance over battery charger out-
put cord. Keep battery charger out-
put cord away from heated surfaces.
● Have servicing performed by a qual-
ified repair person using only identi-
cal replacement parts. This will
ensure that the safety of the product
is maintained.
● Do not unplug by pulling battery
charger output cord. To unplug,
grasp plug.
● Do not handle battery charger or ap-
pliance 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 charge the unit outdoors.
● Use only the charger supplied by the
manufacturer to charge the device.
● Do not incinerate the device, even if
it is severely damaged. The battery
pack could catch fire and explode.
● Short circuit hazard! Do not insert
conductive objects (such as screw-
drivers or similar) into the charger
plug.
● You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided
with the appliance or a charger ap-
proved by KÄRCHER.
● In case of visual damage, replace
the charger with original manufac-
turer suggested parts.
● Under abusive conditions, liquid
may be ejected from the battery;
avoid contact. If contact accidentally
occurs, flush with water. If liquid con-
tacts eyes, additionally seek medical
help. Liquid ejected from the battery
may cause irritation or burns.
● Do not use a battery pack or appli-
ance that is damaged or modified.
Damaged or modified batteries may
exhibit unpredictable behavior re-
sulting in fire, explosion or risk of in-
jury.
● Recharge only with the charger
specified by the manufacturer. A
charger that is suitable for one type
of battery pack may create a risk of
fire when used with another battery
pack.
● Follow all charging instructions and
do not charge the battery pack or
appliance outside of the tempera-
ture range specified in the instruc-
tions. Charging improperly or at
temperatures outside of the speci-
fied range may damage the battery
and increase the risk of fire.
● The voltage indicated on the type
plate must correspond to the supply
voltage.
● Do not expose a battery pack or ap-
pliance to fire or excessive tempera-
ture. Exposure to fire or temperature
above 265 °F (130 °C) may cause
explosion.
● Store and use the charger in dry
rooms only, ambient temperature
41-104 °F (5-40 °C).
● Do not store and operate the appli-
ance at temperatures below 32 °F
(0 °C).
● Never touch the mains plug with wet
hands.
● The battery has been tested as per
the relevant directives for interna-
tional transport and can be trans-
ported/shipped.
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