Kärcher BC 1/1.8, Manual

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Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
1 Battery holder
2 Mains plug
3 LED green, battery is charging
- glows: Battery pack full
- blinks: Battery pack is being charged
4 LED red, function
- glows: Temperature too high/ low
- blinks: Contact problems; battery
pack defective
Both LEDS are blinking: Battery pack is de-
fective
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This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards in-
volved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made by children
without supervision.
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Children should be supervised to pre-
vent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
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Check charger, mains cable and battery
pack for damages before every use. Do
not use damaged devices and get the
damaged parts repaired only by ex-
perts. Check extension wires regularly
and replace them if damaged.
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Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.
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The mains voltage must match the volt-
age mentioned on the type plate of the
charger.
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Do not operate the charger in explosive
environment.
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Do not carry the charger by holding the
mains cable.
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Protect the mains cable against heat,
sharp edges, oil and moving parts of the
machine.
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Avoid using extension wires with multi-
ple sockets and simultaneous operation
of multiple devices.
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Do not pull the plug from the socket by
pulling the mains cable.
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Do not cover the charger and keep the
air vents of the charger open.
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No metal parts should come in contact
with battery holders; risk of short circuit.
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Do not open the charger. Get repairs
done only by authorised experts.
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Use the charger only to charge ap-
proved battery packs; refer "Use as in-
tended".
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Move only clean and dry battery packs
on to the battery holder of the charger.
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Do not charge battery (primary cells);
risk of explosion.
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Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Replace damaged battery packs.
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Do not store battery packs along with
metal objects; risk of short circuit.
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Do not dispose off battery packs by
throwing them into fire or through
household waste.
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Avoid contact with fluids oozing out of
defective battery packs. Rinse with wa-
ter in case of accidental contact with flu-
id. Consult a doctor if fluid comes into
contact with eyes.
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Protect the charger against moisture
and store it dry. The device is only suit-
able for use in rooms; do not expose the
device to rain.
Control elements
For Your Safety
Symbols on the device
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