Kärcher K2 Winner, Manual

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comparable to protect yourself from inhaling aerosols if
the use of a fully shielded nozzle is not possible.
General safety instructions
DANGER
Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
aging film out of the reach of children.
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.
CAUTION
Safety devices are provided for
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
vices.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER
Only connect protection class I de-
vices to properly earthed power sources. Only con-
nect the device to alternating current. The voltage
indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of
the power source. Only operate the device via a fault
current protection switch (maximum 30 mA). Never
touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands. The
mains plug and coupling of the extension 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. All live
parts in the work area must be protected against water
jets.
WARNING
Only connect the device to an
electrical connection which has been set up by a quali-
fied electrician as per IEC 60364-1. Check that the
mains connection cable with mains plug is undamaged
each time before using the device. To avoid any possi-
ble danger, a damaged mains connection cable must be
immediately replaced by the manufacturer, or the au-
thorised customer service department or a qualified
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
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
DANGER
Operation in explosive atmos-
pheres is prohibited. Never suction solvents, liquids
containing solvents or undiluted acids. This includes
e.g. petrol, paint thinner or heating oil. The spray mist is
highly flammable, explosive and poisonous. Dam-
aged wheels / tyre valves are extremely dangerous.
Damaged wheels / tyre valves can be damaged by the
high-pressure jet and explode. The first sign of this is
discolouration of the tyres. Keep a spray distance of at
least 30 cm when cleaning the wheels / tyre valves.
WARNING
Do not use the device if people
without the proper protective clothing are in its reach.
Do not aim the high-pressure jet at yourself, e.g. to
clean clothes or shoes. Do not direct the high-pres-
sure jet at persons, animals, live electrical equipment or
at the device itself. Do not spray any objects which
contain harmful substances (e.g. asbestos). Check
the device and the accessories, such as the high-pres-
sure hose, high-pressure gun and safety devices, to
make sure they are in proper safe and reliable condition
before each operation. Do not use the device if it is dam-
aged. Replace damaged components immediately.
Only use high-pressure hoses, control panels and
couplings specified by the manufacturer. Risk of
scalding. When disconnecting the supply or high-pres-
sure hose, hot water can leak out of the connections af-
ter operation.
CAUTION
According to the applicable regu-
lations, the appliance may never be used with the drink-
ing water network without a system separator. Ensure
that the connection to your house water system, with
which the high-pressure cleaner is operated, is
equipped with a system separator according to
EN 12729 type BA. Water that has flowed through a
system separator is no longer classified as drinkable.
Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in op-
eration. Recoil force from the water stream emerging
at the high-pressure nozzle acts on the high-pressure
gun. Keep proper footing and hold the high-pressure
gun and spray lance firmly. Accidents or damage due
to the device falling over. Before all actions with or on
the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
ATTENTION
Do not operate the device at tem-
peratures below 0 °C.
Care and service
WARNING
Always pull out the mains plug
before all care and maintenance work.
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.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
Transportation
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.
Description of the appliance
Illustrations on fold-out page.
Illustration A
1
Spray lance (with the high-pressure nozzle normal
cleaning tasks)