Kärcher IB 15/80 Bedienungsanleitung Seite 12

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
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to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Contents
Environmental protection
Safety instructions
Proper use
Function
Control elements
Start up
Operation
Shutting down
Transport
Storage
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
Warranty
Spare parts
EC Declaration of Conformity EN -
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 re-
cycling of old appliances. Batter-
ies, oil, and similar substances
must not enter the environment.
Please dispose of your old appli-
ances using appropriate collec-
tion systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Safety instructions
The appliance may only be operated by
persons who have read and understood the
contents of this operating instrucions
maual. Please ensure that you conform to
all the safety instructions and regulations.
 This operating instructions manual
must be stored in such a way that it can
be easily accessed by the operator.
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Symbols in the operating instruc-
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
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lead to severe injury or even death.
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Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
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lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
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property.
EN - 2 Symbols on the plant
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Danger
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Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice
pellets. Do not direct the jet pistol on per-
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sons. Keep third persons away from the
place of use and when the machine is being
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operated (by cordoning off the area).
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Do not touch/hold the nozzle or the dry ice
jet when the machine is running.
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Danger
Risk of suffocation on account of carbon di-
oxide. The dry ice pellets are made of solid-
ified carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide
content in the air at the place where the ma-
chine is used will increase when the ma-
chine is running. Ensure adequate
ventilation at the place of use; if possible,
use an alarm to warn persons. Symptoms
of high levels of carbon dioxide in the air
that is breathed in:
3...5%: headache, faster breathing.
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7...10%: headache, nausea and per-
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haps even unconsciousness.
If any of these symptoms occur, please
switch off the machine immediately and get
a breath of fresh air; improve the ventilation
before starting work again with the machine
or use respirators.
Follow the safety specifications of the man-
ufacturer of dry ice.
Danger
Risk of injury on account of electro-static
discharge; risk of damage to the electronic
components. The object being cleaned can
get charged electrically during the cleaning
process. Provide suitable earthing for the
object being cleaned and ensure that the
tions
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earthing remains intact during the entire
cleaning process.
Warning
Risk of cold burns. Dry ice has a tempera-
ture of -79 °C. Never touch dry ice or cold
parts of the machine without appropriate
protection.
Warning
Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice
pellets or dirt particles. Wear close fitting
safety goggles.
Risk of hearing impairment. Wear ear-pro-
tection aids.
Danger
Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice
pellets.
Wear protective gloves and long-sleeved
protective overalls as per EN 511.
Danger
Risk of injury on account of electric shock.
Pull the plug out of the socket before open-
ing the control cabinet.
General notes on safety
Danger
Risk of injury if the machine is left running
in an unattended state. Disconnect the
mains plug from the socket before perform-
ing any work.
Warning
Risk of cold burns on account of dry ice or
cold parts of the machine. While working on
the machine, wear appropriate safety gear
for protection against cold or remove dry
ice and let the machine heat up.
Never put dry ice in your mouth.
Warning
Risk of injury on account of the recoil force
of the jet pistol. Ensure that you are stand-
ing at a safe place and hold the jet pistol
properly in your hand before pressing the
trigger of the jet pistol.