General Information; Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 3.77 M Betriebsanleitung

Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original operating instruc-
tions prior to the initial operation of your appli-
ance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.

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. Ob-
serve the instructions provided with these
detergents.
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 materials
that can be recycled. Please arrange for
the proper recycling of old appliances.
Please dispose your old appliances using ap-
propriate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the in-
gredients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm
Warranty
The warranty terms published by the relevant
sales company are applicable in each coun-
try. We will repair potential failures of your ap-
pliance within the warranty period free of
charge, provided that such failure is caused
by faulty material or defects in manufacturing.
In the event of a warranty claim please con-
tact your dealer or the nearest authorized
Customer Service centre. 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 and mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power
cord is damaged, please arrange for it to
be replaced immediately by an authorised
repair agent or a skilled electrician
Check the high-pressure hose for damage
before every use. Please arrange for the
immediate replacement 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 must 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).
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