General Information; Safety Instructions; English - Kärcher K 4.20 M Betriebsanleitung

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

General information

Hazard levels
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe inju-
ry 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 proper-
ty.
Proper Use
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-
mestic use only:
–
to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment 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 deter-
gents.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging
into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but ar-
range for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materi-
als that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old applianc-
es using appropriate collection systems
Warranty
The warranty terms published by our compe-
tent sales company are applicable in each
country. We will repair potential failures of
your appliance within the warranty period free
of charge, provided that such failure is caused
by faulty material or defects in fabrication. In
the event of a warranty claim please contact
your dealer or the nearest authorized Cus-
tomer Service center. Please submit the proof
of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)

Safety instructions

Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the sock-
et with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the
power cord or important parts of the appli-
ance, 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 immedi-
ately 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
immediate exchange of a damaged high-
pressure hose.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous are-
as (e.g. filling stations) the corresponding
safety provisions must be observed.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
used. The jet may not be di-
rected at persons, animals,
live electrical equipment or at the appli-
ance itself.
The high-pressure jet must not be direct-
ed at other persons or directed by the user
at him/herself to clean clothing or foot-
wear.
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti-
ble 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 dan-
gerous. Ensure that a distance of at least
30 cm is observed when cleaning with the
jet!
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