Safety Instructions - Kärcher K 2.490 Manuel D'utilisation

Safety instructions

DANGER

Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.

The appliance must not be used if the power
cord or important parts of the appliance, e.g.
high pressure hoses, trigger gun or safety
devices are damaged.

Check the power cord and mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power cord
is damaged, please arrange for it to be re-
placed immediately by an authorised repair
agent or a skilled electrician.

Check the high pressure hose for damage
before every use. Please arrange for the im-
mediate replacement of a damaged high
pressure hose.

The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.

If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) all of the safety provi-
sions and operating instructions detailed in
this manual must be observed.

High pressure jets can be dangerous if im-
properly used. The jet must not be directed
at persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.

The high pressure jet must not be directed at
other persons or directed by the user at him/
herself to clean clothing or footwear.

Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos).

Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible
to damage from the high pressure jet and
may burst. The first indication of this is a dis-
colouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle
tyres/tyre valves are highly dangerous. En-
sure that a distance of at least 30 cm is ob-
served when cleaning with the jet!

Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Never draw in fluids containing solvents or
undiluted acids! This includes petrol, paint
thinner and heating oil. The spray mist thus
generated is highly inflammable, explosive
and poisonous. Do not use acetone, undilut-
ed acids or solvents as they are damaging to
the materials from which the appliance is
made.
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WARNING

The mains plug and the coupling of an exten-
sion cable must be watertight and must nev-
er lay in the water.

Unsuitable electrical extension cables can
be hazardous. Only use electrical extension
cables outdoors which have been approved
and labelled for this purpose and have an
adequate cable cross-section:
1 - 10 m: 1.5 mm

Always fully unroll electrical cables from the
cable drum.

High pressure hoses, fixtures and couplings
are important for the safety of the appliance.
Only use high pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings recommended by the manufactur-
er.

This appliance is not intended for use by per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or men-
tal capabilities.
The appliance must not be operated by chil-
dren or persons who have not been instruct-
ed accordingly.
Children should be supervised to prevent
them from playing with the appliance.

Keep packaging film away from children -
risk of suffocation!

This appliance was designed to be used with
detergents which are supplied or recom-
mended by the manufacturer. The use of
other detergents or chemicals may compro-
mise the safety of the appliance.

The operator must use the appliance cor-
rectly. When working with the appliance, he
must consider the local conditions and pay
due care and attention to other persons, in
particular children, who are nearby.

Do not use the appliance when there are oth-
er persons around unless they are also
wearing safety equipment.

Wear protective clothing and safety goggles
to protect against splash back containing
water or dirt.
CAUTION

In case of extended downtimes, switch the
appliance off at the main switch / appliance
switch or remove the mains plug.

Do not operate the appliance at tempera-
tures below 0 °C.

Observe a distance of at least 30 cm when
using the jet to clean painted surfaces to
avoid damaging paintwork.

Never leave the appliance unattended when
it is in operation.
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