General Notes; Hazard Levels; General Safety Instructions - Kärcher PSW 18-20 Bedienungsanleitung

Contents
General notes ......................................................
Safety instructions ...............................................
Intended use........................................................
Environmental protection.....................................
Accessories and spare parts ...............................
Scope of delivery .................................................
Symbols on the device ........................................
Protective clothing ...............................................
Description of the device .....................................
Initial startup ........................................................
Operation.............................................................
Transport .............................................................
Storage................................................................
Care and service .................................................
Troubleshooting guide .........................................
Warranty ..............................................................
Technical data .....................................................
Declaration of Conformity ....................................

General notes

Read these safety instructions, these original
instructions, the safety instructions provided
with the battery pack and the original instruc-
tions supplied with the battery pack/standard
charger before using the device for the first time. Act in
accordance with them. Keep the booklets for future ref-
erence or for future owners.
In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you
also need to take into consideration the general safety
regulations and accident prevention guidelines applica-
ble by law.
Safety instructions

Hazard levels

DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.

General Safety Instructions

WARNING
● Read all safety warnings, instructions, illustra-
tions and specifications provided with this power
tool.
Failure to follow all instructions listed below may re-
sult in electric shock, fire and/or serious injury. Save
all warnings and instructions for future reference.
The term "power tool" in the warnings refers to your
mains-operated (corded) product or battery-operated
(cordless) product.
1 Work area safety
a Keep work area clean and well lit. Cluttered or
dark areas invite accidents.
b Do not operate power tools in explosive at-
mospheres, such as in the presence of flam-
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mable liquids, gases or dust. Power tools
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create sparks which may ignite the dust or fumes.
18 c Keep children and bystanders away while op-
erating a power tool. Distractions can cause
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you to lose control.
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2 Electrical safety
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a Power tool plugs must match the outlet. Nev-
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er modify the plug in any way. Do not use any
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adapter plugs with earthed (grounded) power
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tools. Unmodified plugs and matching outlets will
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reduce the risk of electric shock.
20 b Avoid body contact with earthed or grounded
surfaces such as pipes, radiators, ranges and
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refrigerators. There is an increased risk of elec-
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tric shock if your body is earthed or grounded.
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c Do not expose power tools to rain or wet con-
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ditions. Water entering a power tool will increase
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the risk of electric shock.
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d Do not abuse the cord. Never use the cord for
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carrying, pulling or unplugging the power
tool. Keep cord away from heat, oil, sharp
edges or moving parts. Damaged or entangled
cords increase the risk of electric shock.
e When operating a power tool outdoors, use
an extension cord suitable for outdoor use.
Use of a cord suitable for outdoor use reduces
the risk of electric shock.
f If operating a power tool in a damp location is
unavoidable, use a residual current device
(RCD) protected supply. Use of an RCD reduc-
es the risk of electric shock.
3 Personal safety
a Stay alert, watch what you are doing and use
common sense when operating a power tool.
Do not use a power tool while you are tired or
under the influence of drugs, alcohol or med-
ication. A moment of inattention while operating
power tools may result in serious personal injury.
b Use personal protective equipment. Always
wear eye protection. Protective equipment such
as dust mask, non-skid safety shoes, hard hat, or
hearing protection used for appropriate condi-
tions will reduce personal injuries.
c Prevent unintentional starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-position before connecting
to power source and/or battery pack, picking
up or carrying the tool. Carrying power tools
with your finger on the switch or energising power
tools that have the switch on invites accidents.
d Remove any adjusting key or wrench before
turning the power tool on. A wrench or a key
left attached to a rotating part of the power tool
may result in personal injury.
e Do not overreach. Keep proper footing and
balance at all times. This enables better control
of the power tool in unexpected situations.
f Dress properly. Do not wear loose clothing or
jewellery. Keep your hair, clothing and gloves
away from moving parts. Loose clothes, jewel-
lery or long hair can be caught in moving parts.
g If devices are provided for the connection of
dust extraction and collection facilities, en-
sure these are connected and properly used.
Use of dust collection can reduce dust-related
hazards.
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