Environmental Protection; English; Proper Use; Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 5.96 M Bedienungsanleitung

Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the
initial operation of your
appliance. Retain these operating
instructions for future reference or for
subsequent possessors.

Proper Use

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden
equipment etc. using a high-pressure
water jet (and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts and
detergents approved by Kärcher.
Observe the instructions provided with
these detergents.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary refuse
for disposal, but arrange for the
proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper
recycling of old appliances.
Batteries, oil, and similar
substances must not enter the
environment. Please dispose of
your old appliances using
appropriate collection systems.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in
each country have been published by our
respective national distributors. We will fix
possible faults on your unit free of charge
within the warranty period, insofar as the
faults are caused by material defects or
defective workmanship. Guarantee claims
should be addressed to your dealer or the
nearest authorized customer service centre,
and supported by documentary evidence of
purchase.
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English

Safety instructions

Danger
! Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
! The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the
appliance, e.g. safety devices, high-
pressure hoses, spray guns, are
damaged.
! The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
! If the appliance is used in hazardous
areas (e.g. filling stations) the
corresponding safety provisions must be
observed.
! Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an
authorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
! High-pressure jets can
be dangerous if
improperly used. The
jet may not be directed
at persons, animals, live electrical
equipment or at the appliance itself.
! The jet must not be directed at other
persons or directed by the user at him/
herself to clean clothing or footwear.
! Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
! Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are
susceptible to damage from the high-
pressure jet and may burst. The first
indication of this is a discolouration of the
tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves
are highly dangerous. Ensure that a
distance of at least 30 cm is observed
when cleaning with the jet!
! Never draw in fluids containing solvents
or undiluted acids and solvents! This
includes petrol, paint thinner and heating
oil. The spray mist thus generated is