Kärcher WD 4.290, Original Instructions Manual, Page: 5 / 18

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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
The appliance is intended for use as a Mul-
ti-Purpose Vac corresponding to the de-
scriptions given in these operating
instructions and the safety notes.
This appliance has been designed for use
in private households and is not intended
for commercial use.
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Protect the unit from rain. Do not store
outside.
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Caution : Always use a pre-separator
while vacuuming ashes and soot (order
no. 2.863-139).
Please use this appliance only with acces-
sories and spare parts approved by
KÄRCHER.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of im-
proper use or wrong operations.
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
Filters and filter bags are made from envi-
ronment-friendly materials.
They can therefore be disposed off through
the normal household garbage provided
you have not sucked in substances that are
not permitted to be thrown into household
garbage.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
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This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abil-
ities or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on
the use of the device. Children should
be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
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Keep packaging film away from children
- risk of suffocation!
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Switch the appliance off after every use
and prior to every cleaning/mainte-
nance procedure.
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Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burn-
ing or glowing objects.
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The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
Contents
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . .5
Description of the Appliance. . . . . . .6
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .7
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . .8
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .8
General notes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . .9
Proper use
Environmental protection
Disposing the filters and filter bags
Safety instructions