English; Proper Use; Environmental Protection; Safety Instructions - Kärcher GP 40 Handbuch

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

Proper use

This appliance has been designed for use
in private households and is not intended
for commercial use.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of im-
proper use or wrong operations.
The appliance is primarily meant for use at
home and in the garden.
Approved fluids that can be drained:
processed water
Well water
Water source
Rain water
Water from swimming pool (provided
the dosing of additives is proper)
Caution
The device is not meant for transporting
water for human consumption.
Caustic, slightly inflammable and other
explosive substances such as petrol,
petroleum, diluted nitrogen, greases,
oils, salt water and waste water from toi-
lets should not be transported using the
pump. The temperature of the trans-
ported fluids should not exceed 35°C.
The appliance is not suitable for contin-
uous circulation.
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Environmental protection

The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the pack-
aging into the ordinary refuse for disposal,
but arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of
old appliances. Please dispose your old ap-
pliances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Warranty
The warranty terms published by our com-
petent sales company are applicable in
each country. We will repair potential fail-
ures of your appliance within the warranty
period free of charge, provided that such
failure is caused by faulty material or de-
fects in fabrication. In the event of a warran-
ty claim please contact your dealer or the
nearest authorized Customer Service cent-
er. Please submit the proof of purchase.

Safety instructions

Danger of death
Violating these safety instructions may re-
sult in death through electrocution.
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 au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
All electrical sockets should be fixed in
an area that is protected against floods.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross-section.
The plug and coupling of the extension
cable used must be watertight.
Do not use the power cord to carry/
transport the machine.