Hazard Levels; Description Of The Appliance - Kärcher WD 4 Bedienungsanleitung

– Immediately switch the appliance off or pull the
power plug if foam forms or liquids escape!
– Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners!
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Certain materials may produce explosive vapours or
mixtures when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust
particles (reactive dust particles)
– Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminium,
magnesium, zinc) in combination with highly alka-
line or acidic detergents
– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, ac-
etone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the appliance
materials to corrode.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-
juries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to property damage.

Description of the Appliance

Illustrations on fold-out page!
 These operating instructions de-
scribe the multi-purpose vacuum cleaners listed on
the front cover.
 The illustrations show the maximum equipment;
depending on the model, there are differences in
equipment and supplied accessories.
When unpacking the product, make sure that no acces-
sories are missing and that none of the package con-
tents have been damaged. If you detect any transport
damages please contact your dealer.
Suction hose connection
Illustration
 To connect the suction hose during vacuuming.
ON/OFF switch for appliance
Illustration
 Position I: Appliance is switched on.
Position 0: Appliance is switched off
Carrying handle
 To carry the appliance or to remove the appliance
head after unlocking.
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Filter box and release key
Illustration
Illustration
 In order to clean the filter, press the release key,
fold out and remove the filter box.
Accessory compartment, hook
This accessory compartment allows the storage of suc-
tion nozzles and the power cable.
Parking position
Illustration
 To rest the floor nozzle during work interruptions.
Container closure
Illustration
 Pull out to open, push in to lock.
Accessory storage container
Illustration
 This accessory compartment allows the storage of
the suction pipes or other accessories.
Steering roller
Illustration
 Turn the container, press in the steering roller in the
openings at the base of the container till the end-
point.
Filter bag
Note: Do not use a filter bag for wet vacuuming!
Illustration
 Recommendation: To vacuum fine dust, use the
filter bag.
Flat fold filter
(already installed in the appliance)
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted flat fold filter - during wet
as well as dry vacuum cleaning!
Suction hose with connecting piece
Illustration
 Push the suction hose into the connection on the
appliance, it snaps in place.
 In order to disconnect it, push down with your
thumb and pull the suction hose out.
Note: Accessories, such as suction brushes (optional)
can be directly attached to the connecting piece and
thus connected to the suction hose.
For convenient working even in tight spaces.
The removable handle can be attached between the ac-
cessories and the suction hose if necessary.
See position 13.
Recommendation: In order to vacuum the floor, attach
the handle to the suction hose.
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