Safety Devices - Kärcher K 5.96 M Bedienungsanleitung

highly inflammable, explosive and
poisonous. Do not use acetone,
undiluted acids and solvents as they are
aggressive towards the materials from
which the appliance is made.
Warning
! Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a sufficient
cable cross section:
1 - 10 m: 1,5 mm
10 - 30 m: 2,5 mm
! Check the high-pressure hose for
damage before every use. Please
arrange for the immediate exchange of a
damaged high-pressure hose.
! High-pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings are important for the safety of
the appliance. Only use high-pressure
hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
! Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes,
underbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
Note
! The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
! The operator must use the appliance
properly. When working with the
appliance, he must consider the local
conditions and pay due care and
attention to other persons, in particular
children, who are nearby.
! Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted
surfaces to avoid damaging paintwork.
! Wear protective clothing and safety
goggles to protect against back spray
containing water or dirt.
! Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
! This appliance was designed to be used
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with detergents which are supplied or
recommended by the manufacturer. The
use of other detergents or chemicals
may compromise the safety of the
appliance or cause appliance damage.
! Make sure that the power cord or
extension cables are not damaged by
running over, pinching, dragging or
similar. Protect the power cords from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
! The connection between the power cord
and extension cable must not lie in
water.
! All current-conducting parts in the
working area must be protected against
jet water.
! The appliance may only be connected to
an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
! The appliance may only be connected to
alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
! The minimum fuse rating required at the
socket outlet is 10 A (slow-blow).
! To avoid accidents due to electrical
faults we recommend the use of sockets
with a line-side current-limiting circuit
breaker (max. 30 mA nominal tripping
current).
! The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
! Always fully unroll the extension cable
from the cable drum.

Safety Devices

Safety devices prevent injury and may not
be modified or bypassed.
Unit switch
The switch prevents unintented starting of
the appliance. Stop the appliance during
breaks or after operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the handgun prevents
the appliance from being switched on
unintentionally.
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