Proper Use; Environmental Protection; Safety Instructions; English - Kärcher K 2.98 M Betriebsanleitung

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

Proper Use

This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-
mestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,
facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. us-
ing a high-pressure water jet (and detergents
if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts and de-
tergents approved by Kärcher. Observe the
instructions provided with these detergents.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recycled.
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 arrange
for the proper recycling of old appliances.
Please dispose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Warranty
The terms of the guarantee applicable in each
country have been published by our respective
national distributors. We will repair possible
faults on your unit free of charge within the war-
ranty period, insofar as the faults are caused by
material defects or defective workmanship.
Guarantee claims should be addressed to your
dealer or the nearest authorized customer serv-
ice centre, and supported by documentary evi-
dence of purchase.

Safety instructions

Danger
Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.
The appliance must not be used if the power
cable or important parts of the appliance, e.g.
safety devices, high-pressure hoses, spray
guns, are damaged.
The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safety
provisions must be observed.
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.
High-pressure jets can be
dangerous if improperly
used. The jet must not be
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.
The jet must not be directed at other persons
or directed by the user at him/herself to clean
clothing or footwear.
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos).
Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible to
damage from the high-pressure jet and may
burst. The first indication of this is a discol-
ouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/
tyre valves are highly dangerous. Ensure
that a distance of at least 30 cm is observed
when cleaning with the jet!
Never draw in fluids containing solvents or
undiluted acids and solvents! This includes
petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The
spray mist thus generated is highly inflam-
mable, explosive and poisonous. Do not use
acetone, undiluted acids and solvents as
they are aggressive towards the materials
from which the appliance is made.
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