Safety Instructions; Safety Devices; Environmental Protection - Kärcher OC 6-18 Original Instructions Manual

Contents
Safety instructions ...............................................
Safety devices .....................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Intended use........................................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Description of the device .....................................
Installation ...........................................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport .............................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................
Technical data .....................................................

Safety instructions

Read these safety instructions, these
original instructions, the safety instruc-
tions provided with the battery pack and
the original instructions for the battery pack/standard
charger supplied before using the device for the first
time. Act in accordance with them. Keep the booklets for
future reference or for future owners.
In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you
also need to take into consideration the general safety
regulations and accident prevention guidelines applica-
ble by law.
Hazard levels
DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING
● Only use the device for its proper
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device. ● Persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience
and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the
appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety,
and understand the resultant hazards involved. ● Chil-
dren must not operate the device. ● Children must be
supervised to prevent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
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CAUTION
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
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vices.
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pheres is prohibited. ● When using the device in hazard
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zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective
safety regulations.
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WARNING
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sons, animals, live electrical equipment or loose ob-
jects. ● Do not spray any objects which contain harmful
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substances (e.g. asbestos). ● The appliance contains
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electrical components - do not clean the appliance un-
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der running water.
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CAUTION
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been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is
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leaking. ● According to the applicable regulations, the
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appliance may never be used with the drinking water
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network without a system separator. Ensure that the
connection to your house water system, with which the
pressure cleaner is operated, is equipped with a system
separator according to EN 12729 type BA. ● Water that
has flowed through a system separator is no longer
classified as drinkable. ● Never leave the device unsu-
pervised while it is in operation. ● Only operate or store
the device in accordance with the description or figure.
ATTENTION
Switch the device on only when the water supply is en-
sured. ● Do not operate the device at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
Symbols on the device
Do not aim the high-pressure jet may at
persons, animals, live electrical equipment
or the device itself.
Protect the device against frost.
The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
Specification of the guaranteed sound lev-
el.
Trigger locking button
The locking button blocks the trigger and prevents the
device from switching on unintentionally.
Motor circuit breaker
The motor circuit breaker switches off the device if the
current consumption/temperature is too high.
Wait 20 seconds or allow the device to cool down before
switching it on again.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
ble, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
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● Safety devices are provided for
Operation
● Operation in explosive atmos-
● Do not direct the water jet at per-
● Do not use the appliance if it has
● Device damage due to dry running.

Safety devices