Kärcher K 1, Manual

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electrician. ● Do not damage the power supply and ex-
tension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it
or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil
and sharp edges.
● Unsuitable electrical extension ca-
bles are dangerous. Only use approved and appropri-
ately marked electrical extension cables with a sufficient
line cross section when outdoors: 1-10 m : 1.5 mm
2
,
10-30 m : 2.5 mm
2
몇 CAUTION
● Always fully unwind the extension
cable from the cable drum. ● In case of longer breaks in
operation and after use, switch off the device at the
main switch / device switch and pull the mains plug.
Operation with detergent
몇
WARNING
● Incorrect use of detergents can
cause serious injuries or poisoning.
몇
CAUTION
● Keep the detergent out of the
reach of children. ● Only use the detergents supplied or
specified by the manufacturer. The use of other deter-
gents or chemicals can impair the safety of the device.
Care and service
몇
WARNING
● Always pull out the mains plug
before all care and maintenance work.
몇 CAUTION
● Have repair work and work on
electrical components carried out by the authorised cus-
tomer service only.
ATTENTION
● Do not use acetone, undiluted ac-
ids or solvents, as they corrode the materials used on
the device.
Transportation
몇
CAUTION
● Risk of accidents and injuries. Take into account the
weight of the device for transportation and storage.
See chapter Technical data in the operating instruc-
tions.
General safety instructions
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DANGER
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
몇 WARNING
● 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.
● Persons with reduced physical, sensory
or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience
and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are
properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the
appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety,
and understand the resultant hazards involved.
● Chil-
dren must not operate the device. ● Children must be
supervised to prevent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
몇
CAUTION
● Safety devices are provided for
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
vices.
Environmental protection
The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
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.
Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g.
washing engines, washing undercarriages etc.,
may only be performed at washing stations with an oil
separator.
Working with detergents may only be performed on
watertight surfaces with connection to the waste
water sewage system. Do not allow detergent to enter
waterways or the soil.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at:
www.kaercher.de/REACH
Intended use
Use the high-pressure cleaner in private households
only.
The high-pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-
chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces,
garden machines etc. using a high-pressure water jet.
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
found at
www.kaercher.com .
Scope of delivery
The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.