Kärcher BD 70/75 W Classic Bp Mode D'emploi page 6

Contents
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS .........................
OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND PRACTICES ..........
MAINTENANCE AND REBUILD PRACTICES ................
FIRE SAFETY STANDARD .............................................
General notes ..................................................................
Function ...........................................................................
Intended use ....................................................................
Environmental protection .................................................
Warranty ..........................................................................
Accessories and spare parts............................................
Scope of delivery .............................................................
Safety instructions ...........................................................
Description of the unit ......................................................
Installation........................................................................
Initial startup ....................................................................
Operation .........................................................................
Transport..........................................................................
Storage ............................................................................
Care and maintenance ....................................................
Troubleshooting guide .....................................................
Accessories BD variant....................................................
Accessories BR variant....................................................
Accessories BD and BR variants .....................................
Technical data ..................................................................
IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USING THIS APPLI-
ANCE
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric shock, or injury:
DO NOT LEAVE appliance unattended when plugged in. Unplug-
from outlet when not in use and before servicing.
WARNING
TO REDUCE THE RISK OF ELECTRIC SHOCK-USE IN-
DOORS ONLY
● Do not allow to be used as a toy. Close attention is necessary
when used by or near children.
● Use only as described in this manual. Use only manufacturer's
recommended attachments.
● Do not use with damaged cord or plug. If the unit is not working
as it should, has been dropped, damaged, left outdoors, or
dropped into water, return it to a service center.
● Do not pull or carry by the cord, do not use cord as a handle,
do not close a door on the cord, or pull cord around sharp edg-
es or corners. Do not run appliance over cord. Keep cord away
from heated surfaces.
● DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING CORD. To unplug, grasp
plug, not cord.
● Do not handle plug or appliance with wet hands.
● Do not put any objects into openings. Do not use if openings
are blocked; keep free of dust, lint, hair, and anything that may
reduce air flow.
● KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE JEWELRY, FINGERS and
all parts of the body away from openings and moving parts.
● Turn off all controls before unplugging.
● Use extra care when cleaning on stairs.
● Do not use to pick up flammable or combustible liquids, such
as gasoline, or use in areas where they may be present.
● Connect to a properly grounded outlet only. See Grounding In-
structions.
● Always disconnect cord from electrical outlet before servicing
appliance.
● Never sweep off explosive liquids, combustible gases or undi-
luted acids and solvents. This includes petrol, paint thinner or
heating oil which can generate explosive fumes or mixtures
upon contact with the air. Acetone, undiluted acids and sol-
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vents must also be avoided as they can harm the materials on
the machine.
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● Do not vacuum up burning or smouldering objects!
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GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS
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7 This device must be grounded. If it should malfunction or break
7 down, grounding provides a path of least resistance for electric
7 current to reduce the risk of electric shock.
7 This device is equipped with a cord having an equipment ground-
7 ing conductor and ground plug.
7 The plug must be plugged into an appropriate outlet that is prop-
7 erly installed and grounded in accordance with all local codes and
7 ordinances.
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DANGER
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Improper connection of the equipmentgrounding conductor
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can result in a risk of electrocution.
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Check with a qualified electrician or service personnel if you are
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in doubt as to whether the outlet is properly grounded.
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Do not modify the plug provided with the product - if it will not fit
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the outlet, have a proper outlet installed by a qualified electrician.
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Do not use any type of adapter with this product.
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This appliance is for use on a nominal 120-volt circuit and has a
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grounding attachment plug that looks like the plug illustrated in
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sketchpicture A.
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Make sure that the appliance is connected to an outlet having the
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same configuration as the plug.
No adaptor should be used with this appliance.
CONNECT TO A PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET ONLY
Grounded outlet
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Grounded outlet box
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Grounded pin
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OPERATING SAFETY RULES AND
Owner/User Responsibility
The owner and/or user must have an understanding of the man-
ufacturer's operating instructions and warnings before using this
device.
Warning information should be emphasized and understood.
If the operator is not fluent in English, the manufacturer's instruc-
tions and warnings shall be read to and discussed with the oper-
ator in the operator's native language by the purchaser/ owner,
making sure that the operator comprehends its contents.
Owner and/or user must study and maintain for future reference
the manufacturers' instructions.
Before starting operation, the device must be in the operating po-
sition.
Do not start or operate the device, any of its functions or attach-
ments, from any place other than from the designated operator's
position.
Before leaving the operator's position:
1 bring the device to a complete stop;
English
PRACTICES
General