General Information; Safety Instructions - Kärcher K HC 10 Betriebsanleitung

Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with these
instructions prior to the initial opera-
tion of your appliance. Retain these operating in-
structions for future reference or for subsequent
possessors.
Contents
Illustration of appliance / scope of delivery
General information
Safety instructions
Operation
Maintenance and care
Troubleshooting
Technical specifications
CE declaration

General information

Hazard levels
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe injury
or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could lead to
mild injury to persons or damage to property.
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; these should be sent
for recycling. Batteries and accumulators
contain substances that must not enter the envi-
ronment. Please dispose off old devices, batter-
ies and rechargeable batteries through suitable
waste collection systems.
Please use only clear water without deter-
gents while outside.
Please prevent hazardous substances
from seeping into the ground or surface water.
The extraction of water from public waters
is prohibited in some countries.
Use this high-pressure cleaner to clean objects
with a high-pressure water stream.
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In mains operation: e.g. machines, build-
ings, facades, terraces, etc.
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In battery mode: e.g. RV, motorcycle, ath-
letic equipment, garden tools, tools, etc.
Use this appliance only for personal use; use
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only the accessories and spare parts approved
by KÄRCHER for such use.
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The warranty terms published by our competent
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sales company are applicable in each country.
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We will repair potential failures of your appliance
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within the warranty period free of charge, provid-
ed that such failure is caused by faulty material
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or defects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the near-
est authorized Customer Service center. Please
submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Caution
Safety devices protect the user and must not be
modified or bypassed.
Lock trigger gun
This lock locks the lever of the trigger gun and
prevents the inadvertent start of the appliance.

Safety instructions

Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.
Protect the mains power line from moisture,
dry if necessary.
The appliance must not be used if the power
cord or important parts of the appliance, e.g.
high-pressure hoses, trigger gun or safety
devices are damaged.
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.
Check the high-pressure hose for damage
before every use. Please arrange for the im-
mediate exchange of a damaged high-pres-
sure hose.
Proper use
Warranty
Safety Devices
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