Kärcher GSH 18-20 Battery, Original Operating Instructions

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c Keep children and by-
standers away while oper-
ating a power tool.
Distractions can cause to
lose control.
2 Electrical safety
a Power tool plugs must
match the outlet. Never
modify the plug in any
way. Do not use any adapt-
er plugs with earthed
(grounded) power tools.
Unmodified plugs and
matching outlets will reduce
the risk of electric shock.
b Avoid body contact with
earthed or grounded sur-
faces such as pipes, radia-
tors, ranges and
refrigerators.
There is an
increased risk of electric
shock if your body is earthed
or grounded.
c Do not expose power tools
to rain or wet conditions.
Water entering a power tool
will increase the risk of elec-
tric shock.
d Do not abuse the cord.
Never use the cord for car-
rying, pulling or unplug-
ging the power tool. Keep
cord away from heat, oil,
sharp edges or moving
parts.
Damaged or entan-
gled cords increase the risk
of electric shock
.
e When operating a power
tool outdoors, use an ex-
tension cord suitable for
outdoor use.
Using of a
cord suitable for outdoor use
reduces the risk of electric
shock.
f If operating a power tool in
a damp location is una-
voidable, use a residual
current device (RCD) pro-
tected supply.
Use of an
RCD reduces the risk of
electric shock.
3 Personal safety
a Stay alert, watch what you
are doing and use com-
mon sense when operat-
ing a power tool. Do not
use a power tool while you
are tired or under the influ-
ence of drugs, alcohol or
medication.
A moment of
inattention while operating
power tools may result in se-
rious 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 appropri-
ate conditions will reduce
personal injuries.
c Prevent unintentional
starting. Ensure the
switch is in the off-posi-
tion before connecting to
power source and/or bat-
tery pack, picking up or