Kärcher BR 40 Instruction Manual Download

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To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:

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Do not leave appliance when
plugged in. Unplug from outlet
when not in use and before servic-
ing.

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TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELEC-
TRIC SHOCK-USE INDOORS
ONLY

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Do not allow to be used as a toy.
Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.

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Use only as discribed in this manu-
al. Use only manufacturer`s recom-
mended attachments.

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Do not use with damaged cord or
plug. If appliance is not working as
it should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropprd into
water, return it to a service center.

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Do not pull or carry by cord, use
cord as a handle, close a door on
cord, or pull cord around sharp edg-
es or corners. Do not run appliance
over cord. Keep cord away from
heated surfaces.

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Do not unplug by pulling on cord. To
unplug, grasp the plug, not the
cord.

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Do not handle plug or appliance
with wet hands.

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Do not put any object into openings.
Do not use with any opening
blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair,
and anything that may reduce air
flow.

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Keep hair, loose clothing, fingers,
and all parts of body away from
openings and moving parts.

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Turn off all controls before unplug-
ging.

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Use extra care when cleaning on
stairs.

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Do not use to pick up flammable or
combustible liquids, such as gaso-
line, or use in areas where they may
be present.

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Connect to a properly grounded
outlet only. See Grounding Instruc-
tion.

This appliance must be grounded. If it
should malfunction or breakdown,
grounding provides a path of least re-
sistance for electric current to reduce
the risk of electric shock. This appli-
ance is equipped with a cord having an
equipment-grounding conductor and a
grounding plug. The plug must be in-
serted into an appropriate outlet that is
properly installed and grounded in ac-
cordance with all local codes and ordi-
nances.

Improper connection of the equipment
grounding conductor can result in a
risk of electric shock. Check with a
qualified electrician or service person if
you are in doubt as to whether the out-
let is properly grounded. Do not modify
the plug provided with the appliance-if
it will not fit the outlet, have a proper
outlet installed by a qualified electri-
cian.
This appliance is for use on a nominal
120-volt circuit and has a grounding at-
tachment plug that looks like the plug
illustrated in sketchpicture A. Make
sure that the appliance is connected to
an outlet having the same configura-
tion as the plug. No adaptor should be
used with this appliance.

1 Grounded outlet
2 Grounded outlet Box
3 Grounded Pin

Save operation is in the responsibility
of the operator.
The operator shall be familiar with the
operation and function of all controls
and instruments before undertaking to
operate the unit.
Before operating the unit, operators
shall have read and be familiar with the
operator’s manual for the particular

unit being operated and they shall also
abide by the safety rules and practices
in the following paragraphs.
Before operating any unit, the operator
shall be familiar with unusual operating
conditions which may require addition-
al safety precautions or special operat-
ing instructions.

Before starting to operate the unit be in
operating position.
Do not start or operate the unit, any of
its functions or attachments, from any
place other than from the designated
operators position.
Before leaving the operator’s position:
A bring the unit to a complete stop;
B if the unit must be on an incline,

block the wheels.

Maintain a safe distance from the edge
of ramps, platforms, and other similar
working surfaces.
Do not add to, or modify the unit.
Do not block access to fire aisles, stair-
ways or fire equipment.

Yield the right of way to pedestrians
and emergency vehicles such as am-
bulances and fire trucks.
Cross railroad tracks at an angle wher-
ever possible. Do not park closer than
6 ft (1800 mm) to the nearest rail of a
railroad track.
Keep a clear view of the path of travel
and observe for other traffic, person-
nel, and safe clearances.
Under all travel conditions, operate the
unit at a speed that will pernit it to be
brought to a stop in a safe manner.
Do not indulge in stunt driving or horse-
play.
Slow down for wet and slippery floors.
Before driving over a dockboard or
bridge plate, be sure that it is properly
secured. Drive carefully and slowly
across the dockboard or bridge plate,
and never exceed its rated capacity.
When negotiating turns, reduce speed
to a safe level consistent with the oper-
ating environment. Make the turns
smoothly.

If the unit is found to be in need of re-
pair or in any way unsafe, or contrib-
utes to an unsafe condition, the matter
shall be reported immediately to the
user’s designated authority, and the
unit shall not be operated until it has
been restored to safe operating condi-
tion.
If during operation the unit becomes
unsafe in any way, the matter shall be

IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-

STRUCTIONS

READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS

BEFORE USING.

WARNING

SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS

GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS

WARNING

CONNECT TO A PROPERLY

GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY

OPERATING SAFETY RULES

AND PRACTICES