Safety Instructions; Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Accessories And Spare Parts - Kärcher PCL 3-18 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

General safety instructions
DANGER
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING
● Persons with reduced physical,
sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking ex-
perience and knowledge may only use the appliance if
they are properly supervised, have been instructed on
use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for
their safety, and understand the resultant hazards in-
volved. ● Children must not operate the device. ● Chil-
dren must be supervised to prevent them from playing
Note
with the appliance.
when other persons or animals are in the work area.
Safety Instructions for the Patio Cleaner
● Please observe the requirements of EN 1717 when
connecting this product to the drinking water net-
work and contact your sanitation specialists if you
have any queries.
● Operate the device only with untreated, clean fresh
water. The device must not under any circumstanc-
es be operated with explosive, corrosive or inflam-
mable substances.
● The water temperature must not exceed 35°C.
● Never fully immerse the device in liquids.
● Only operate the device outdoors.
● Regularly check the device for damage. Do not op-
erate the device if you discover visible damage.
● Do not use the device on surfaces where water is al-
ready present.
● Ensure that the surface to be cleaned is free of
sand, stones or loose elements before starting work.
These can be flung away during cleaning or damage
the surface and the device.
● Do not pull on connected hose.
● Only switch the device on when the brushes are on
the floor.
● Be aware of the recoil of the device during opera-
tion. The device pushes toward the operator when
switched on. Hold the device securely and maintain
a solid and safe footing.
● Do not lift the device off the floor when switched on.
● Protect the device from frost and excessive heat
(permitted ambient temperature range of 5° C to
40 °C).
● Do not operate the device in the vicinity of devices
that are connected to electrical power.
Type plate
The major device information is specified on the type
plate.
The location of the type plate on the device is specified
in the "Device description" chapter.

Intended use

WARNING
Risk of injury from flung particles
Use the device only on pre-cleaned surfaces and ob-
serve the safety instructions.
The device is intended for the removal of soiling from
outdoor surfaces, such as e.g. terraces. The device is
suitable for wooden, stone or composite material (WPC)
surfaces, according to the brushes used.
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● Do not operate the device
The device may only be operated with 18 V Kärcher
Battery Power or 18 V Kärcher Battery Power+ battery
packs.
Foreseeable misuse
Any type of improper use is prohibited.
The operating personnel are liable for damage resulting
from incorrect use.
Do not use the device for cleaning planted areas such
as e.g. lawn checker bricks.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic appliances contain valu-
able, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential threat to human health and the environ-
ment. However, these components are required for the
correct operation of the appliance. Appliances marked
by this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of togeth-
er with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.com/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

Safety devices

CAUTION
Missing or modified safety devices
Safety devices are provided for your own protection.
Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Motor circuit breaker
If the motor overheats, the motor circuit breaker switch-
es the device off.
After switch off, allow the device to cool down for at least
10 minutes. The motor circuit breaker resets automati-
cally and the device is ready for operation again.
Illustration B
In the event of a repeated shutdown, observe the follow-
ing instructions:
● Do not exert too much pressure on the device during
cleaning.
● Hold the device at a shallow angle during cleaning.
● Only use suitable brushes. The suitability of the
brushes depends on the surface to be cleaned.
● Use the device on wooden, stone, or composite ma-
terial (WPC) surfaces only.
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