Kärcher IVM 60/36-3 Manuel D'utilisation page 7

Please read and comply with these origi-
nal instructions prior to the initial opera-
tion of your appliance and store them for
later use or subsequent owners.
– Before first start-up it is definitely necessary to read
the safety indications Nr. 5.956-249.0!
– The non-compliance of the operating and safety in-
structions may lead to damages of the appliance
and to dangers for the operator and other persons.
– In case of transport damage inform vendor immedi-
ately.
Contents
Environmental protection
Danger or hazard levels
Proper use
Safety instructions
Device elements
Start up
Operation
Shutting down
Transport
Storage
Care and maintenance
Troubleshooting
Warranty
Accessories and Spare Parts
EU Declaration of Conformity
Declaration of Conformity (UK)
Specifications
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recycled.
Please arrange for the environmentally
appropriate disposal of the packaging.
Electrical and electronic devices often
contain components which could poten-
tially pose a danger to human health and
the environment if handled or disposed of
incorrectly. However, these components
are necessary for the proper operation of
the device. Devices marked with this
symbol must not be disposed of with reg-
ular household rubbish.
Old appliances contain valuable recycla-
ble materials that should be recycled
properly. Batteries and accumulators
contain substances that must not enter
the environment. Please dispose of old
devices and batteries or accumulators in
an environmentally friendly way.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-
juries or death.
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
EN 1 lead to property damage.
EN 1
EN 1
EN 1
The appliance is not suitable for vacuuming dust which
EN 2
endangers health.
EN 2
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EN 2
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EN 2
EN 3
EN 3
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EN 3
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EN 3
EN 3
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EN 3
EN 4 –
EN 4
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EN 4
The enclosed safety information for wet/dry vacuum
cleaners must be read prior to initial commissioning!
This appliance is not suitable for sucking in hazardous
dust particles.
This appliance should not be used or stored in the open
under wet conditions.
Switch off the appliance after completing the work and
pull out the mains plug.

In Emergency
In case of emergency (while sucking in combustible ma-
terials, when there is a short-circuit or some other elec-
trical defect), switch off the appliance and remove the
plug from the socket.
EN – 1
Danger or hazard levels
DANGER
WARNING
CAUTION
Proper use
WARNING
The machine is meant for dry and wet cleaning of
floors and walls.
This appliance is suited for commercial and indus-
trial use, e.g. in storage and assembly areas and
on production machines.
The appliance is not approved for crane loading.
This appliance is not suitable for sucking in hazard-
ous dust particles.
The device is suitable for vacuuming moist or liquid
substances.
This appliance is suitable for vacuuming dry, non-
flammable dust particles from machines.
Any other use other than the specified one will be
treated as improper use of the appliance.
Safety instructions
WARNING
Safety instructions
Observe the safety regulations for the materials be-
ing vacuumed.
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