Proper Use; Safety Instructions - Kärcher BV 5/1 Bp Mode D'emploi

Proper use

WARNING
The appliance is not suitable for vacuuming
dust which endangers health.
ATTENTION
This unit is only to be used indoors.
– This universal vacuum cleaner is in-
tended for dry cleaning of floor and wall
surfaces.
– This appliance is suited for the commer-
cial use, e.g. in hotels, schools, hospi-
tals, factories, shops, offices, and rental
companies.

Safety instructions

In addition to the information contained in
the operating instructions, all statutory
safety and accident prevention regulations
must be observed.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Please remove the battery
prior to performing any maintenance, ser-
vice or repair work on the appliance.
Pacemaker
DANGER
– If you are wearing a pacemaker, we
recommend that you contact your phy-
sician or the manufacturer of the pace-
maker regarding possible cautions be-
fore you operate this appliance.
– Not all pacemakers are radiation-proof
to emitted high frequency/electrical
magnetic fields in a close vicinity, which
could lead to problems while operating
this appliance.
– If your physician is not able to guaran-
tee its flawless operation, do not use
this appliance!
Battery/charger
DANGER
– You may recharge the battery using
only the original charger provided with
the appliance or a charger approved by
KÄRCHER.
– Check charger, mains cable and battery
pack for damages before every use. Do
not use damaged devices and get the
damaged parts repaired only by experts.
– Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.
– The mains voltage must match the volt-
age mentioned on the type plate of the
charger.
– Do not operate the charger in explosive
environment.
– Ensure that no metal pieces reach the
contacts of the adapter, else there will
be a short circuit.
– Use the charger only to charge ap-
proved battery packs.
– Insert only clean and dry battery packs
on the adapter of the charger.
– Do not charge batteries (primary cells);
risk of explosion.
– Do not charge damaged battery packs.
Replace damaged battery packs.
– Do not store battery packs along with
metal objects; risk of short circuit.
– Do not dispose off battery packs by
throwing them into fire or into house-
hold garbage.
– Avoid contact with liquids oozing out of
defective battery packs. Rinse thor-
oughly if you accidentally come in con-
tact with the fluid. Also consult a doctor
if the fluid comes in contact with your
eyes.
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