Safety Instructions - Kärcher GP 40 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

Danger of death
Violating these safety instructions may re-
sult in death through electrocution.
 Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the pow-
er cord is damaged, please arrange im-
mediately for the exchange by an
authorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
 All electrical sockets should be fixed in
an area that is protected against floods.
 Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use extension cables out-
doors which have been approved for this
purpose and labelled with a sufficient ca-
ble cross-section.
The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be spray watertight.
 Do not use the power cord to carry/
transport the machine.
 To separate the machine 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.
 Install the appliance in a safe position at
a place protected against flooding.
 Do not operate the appliance continu-
ously in rain or during humid weather.
 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 water in the pump heats up if there
is no water supply or the pressure side is
closed and can cause injury if it flows
out!
The pump may be operated for maxi-
mum 3 minutes in this operating status.
 Do not use this pump as an immersion
pump.
 When using the pump near to pools, gar-
den ponds or fountains, observe a mini-
mum distance of 2m and safeguard the
device against slipping into the water.
 Follow the rules for electrical safety of
equipment:
Only operate pumps near to pools, gar-
den ponds or fountains, if they are
equipped with an earth leakage circuit
breaker with a nominal error current of
max. 30 mA. It is not permitted to acti-
vate the pump, if persons are in the pool
or garden pond.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max. 30
mA).
The electrical connection of the system
may only be performed by a qualified
electrician. Please follow the respective
national regulations!
In Austria pumps to be used in swim-
ming pools and garden ponds should be
equipped with a fixed connection line ac-
cording to ÖVE B/EN 60555 Part 1 to 3;
power supply should be via a ÖVE-test-
ed isolating transformer whereby the
secondary nominal voltage should not
exceed 230V.
 The appliance may be used by children
over the age of eight and individuals with
limited physical, sensory or cognitive
abilities or lack of experience and knowl-
edge if they are under supervision or
were instructed regarding the safe use of
the appliance and understand the result-
ing risks.
 Supervise children to prevent them from
playing with the appliance.
Prerequisites for the appliance's
Caution
Create stability for the appliance prior to all
work on or with the appliance to prevent acci-
dents or damage.
The stability of the appliance is warranted
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when it is placed onto an even surface.
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