Kärcher WD 2.2 Serie Notice Originale page 8

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 owners.
Proper use
The appliance is intended for use as a Multi-Pur-
pose Vac corresponding to the descriptions giv-
en in these operating instructions and the safety
notes.
This appliance has been designed for use in pri-
vate households and is not intended for commer-
cial use.
– Protect the unit from rain. Do not store out-
side.
– This device may not be used to suck in ash
and soot.
Use the Multi-Purpose Vac only with:
– Original filter bag.
– Original spare parts, accessories and spe-
cial accessories.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of improper
use or wrong operations.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please do not place the packaging into the
ordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for the
proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materials
that can be recycled. Please arrange for
the proper recycling of old appliances.
Please dispose your old appliances using appro-
priate collection systems.
Disposing the filters and filter bags
Filters and filter bags are made from environ-
ment-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 ingre-
dients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm
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Safety instructions
– This device is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or are instructed by these per-
sons on the use of the device. Children
should be supervised, to ensure that they do
not play with the device.
– Keep packaging film away from children -
risk of suffocation!
– Switch the appliance off after every use and
prior to every cleaning/maintenance proce-
dure.
– Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or
glowing objects.
– The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
Electrical connection
The appliance may only be connected to alter-
nating current. The voltage must correspond with
the type plate on the appliance.
Risk of electric shock
Never touch the mains plug and the socket with
wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling on
the connecting cable.
Check the power cord with mains plug for dam-
age before every use. If the power cord is dam-
aged, please arrange immediately for the
exchange by an authorized customer service or
a skilled electrician.
To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we
recommend the use of sockets with a line-side
current-limiting circuit breaker (max. 30 mA nom-
inal tripping current).
Caution
Certain materials may produce explosive vapours
or mixtures when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and
dust particles (reactive dust particles)
– Reactive metal dust particles (such as alu-
minium, magnesium, zinc) in combination
with highly alkaline or acidic detergents
– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thin-
ners, acetone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the ap-
pliance materials to corrode.
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