Kärcher CV 380, Operating Instructions Manual

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Safety
GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
This appliance must be grounded, if it should malfunction or breakdown, grounding provides a path of least
resistance for electric current to reduce the risk of electric shock. This appliance is equipped with a cord having
an equipment–grounding conductor and grounding plug. The plug must be inserted into an appropriate outlet
that is properly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and ordinances.
WARNING
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 outlet 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
electrician.
This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit, and has a grounded plug that looks like the plug illus-
trated in sketch A. A temporary adaptor looks like adaptor illustrated in sketches B and C, may be used it
connect this plug to a 2-pole receptacle as shown in sketch B if a properly grounded outlet is not available. The
temporary adaptor should be used only until a properly grounded outlet (sketch A) can be installed by a qualified
electrician.
The green colored rigid ear, lug or the like extending from the adaptor must be connected to a permanent
ground such as a properly grounded outlet box cover. Whenever the adaptor is used, it must be held in place by
a metal screw.
NOTE: In Canada, the use of a temporary adaptor is not permitted by the Canadian Electrical Code.
86404600 CV
GROUNDING
PIN
GROUNDED
OUTLET
ADAPTER
METAL SCREW
TAB FOR
GROUNDING SCREW
GROUNDED
OUTLET BOX
(A) (B) (C)