Kärcher HD 5/12 EX Plus Classic, Original Operating Instructions

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ble, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
with the household rubbish.
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Accessories and spare parts
Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
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Scope of delivery
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Safety instructions High-pressure
cleaner
Read these safety instructions and the
original instructions before using the de-
vice for the first time. Act in accordance
with them. Keep the two booklets for future reference or
for future owners.
Ɣ In addition to the notes in the operating instructions,
you also need to take into consideration the general
safety regulations and accident prevention guide-
lines applicable by law.
Ɣ Warnings and information notices attached to the
device provide important information for hazard-free
operation.
Hazard levels
DANGER
Ɣ Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will
lead to severe injuries or even death.
WARNING
Ɣ
Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION
Ɣ Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Ɣ Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that
may lead to damage to property.
Protective gear
CAUTION
Ɣ࣯ Wear suitable gloves when work-
ing with the device. Ɣ࣯ Wear hearing protection whenev-
er a sound pressure level over 80 dB(A) is specified in
the operating instructions. See chapter Technical data
in the operating instructions. Ɣ࣯ Wear suitable protective
clothing and safety goggles to protect yourself from wa-
ter or dirt backsplash. Ɣ࣯ Aerosols can be formed when
using high-pressure cleaners. Inhaling aerosols can be
harmful for your health. Employers are obliged to per-
form a hazard assessment in order to define, depending
on the surface to be cleaned and the environment, pro-
tective measures necessary to prevent inhalation of
aerosols. Respiratory protection masks of class FFP 2
or above are suitable for protection against aqueous
aerosols. Ɣ࣯ Exhaust gases and soot may be produced
during the use of hot water high-pressure cleaners with
combustion engines. Inhaling exhaust gas and touching
soot can cause damage to health. Necessary protective
measures against inhalation of exhaust gases and con-
tact with soot shall be specified. Please use a suitable
respiratory mask for protection from exhaust gas and
suitable gloves for protection from soot.
General safety instructions
DANGER
Ɣ࣯ Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING
Ɣ࣯
Only use the device for its proper
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device.
Ɣ࣯
The device is not intended for use by per-
sons with restricted physical, sensory or mental abilities
or those lacking in experience and / or lacking in knowl-
edge. Ɣ࣯ Only people who have been instructed on how
to use the device, or have proven their ability to operate
it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use
the device. Ɣ࣯ Children must be supervised to prevent
them from playing with the appliance.
Ɣ࣯
Children and
minors must not use the device.
CAUTION
Ɣ࣯ Safety devices are provided for
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
vices.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER
Ɣ࣯ Only connect protection class I de-
vices to properly earthed power sources. Ɣ࣯ The voltage
indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of
the power source. Ɣ࣯ Take into account the minimum pro-
tection required for the socket, see chapter Technical
data in the operating instructions. Ɣ࣯ Only operate the
device via a fault current protection switch (maximum
30 mA). Ɣ࣯ Never touch the mains plug and socket with
wet hands. Ɣ࣯ The mains plug and coupling of the exten-
sion cable must be water tight and may not be placed in
water. The coupling may not be on the floor. Use cable
drums to ensure that the sockets are at least 60 mm
above the floor. Ɣ࣯ All live parts in the work area must be
protected against water jets.
WARNING
Ɣ࣯ Only connect the device to an
electrical connection which has been set up by a quali-
fied electrician as per IEC 60364-1. Ɣ࣯ Check the power
supply cable with mains plug for damage before opera-
tion each time. Do not put the device into operation with
a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged pow-
er supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised
customer service / qualified electrician. Ɣ࣯ Do not dam-
age the power supply and extension cable by running
over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the pow-
er supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges. Ɣ࣯ Only
use the mains connection cable prescribed by the man-
ufacturer, including when replacing the cable. For order
no. and type see operating instructions. Ɣ࣯ Unsuitable
electrical extension cables can be dangerous. Only use
approved and appropriately marked electrical extension
cables with a sufficient cable cross section for outdoors.
Ɣ࣯ Only replace couplings on the power supply or exten-
sion cable using those with the same water density and
the same mechanical strength.