Operating instructions

 Inform your dealer immediately if there
is any shipping damage.
 Completely remove the accessories
from the box.
 The machine is not suitable for sucking
up hazardous dusts as asbestos.
Please consult your Kärcher branch or
your Kärcher dealer with regard to such
applications.
 Only operate the appliance from a
grounded outlet. Refer to the Technical
data for the necessary main fuse.
 Connect to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions.
When using an electrical machine, basic
precautions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following: This appliance is in-
tended for commercial use.
1 DISCONNECT APPLIANCE FROM
POWER CIRCUIT before removing the
cover, performing maintenance work,
and when not in use.
2 DO NOT LEAVE the machine unattend-
ed when plugged in.
3 ALWAYS CHECK THE POWER SUP-
PLY CORD for damage or signs of any
aging before each use. If damage is
found, the cord must be replaced before
further use.
4 DO NOT PULL OR CARRY APPLI-
ANCE BY CORD. Do not use cord as a
handle. Keep cord away from heated
surfaces or fire. Do not close door on
cord or pull cord around sharp edges.
5 KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEAT AND
OIL. Do not leave cord lying around af-
ter job is complete. It can become a trip-
ping hazard.
6 TO AVOID HAZARD, do not run ma-
chine over cord.
7 TURN SWITCH TO OFF before unplug-
ging power supply cord.
8 DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING
CORD. To unplug, grasp plug, not cord.
9 DO NOT GRASP PLUG WITH WET
HANDS.
10 A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG should
only be replaced by an authorized ser-
vice center representative. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO REPAIR POWER
CORD.
11 TO AVOID SHOCK, do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
12 USE ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY
THIS MANUAL. Use only with recom-
mended attachments.
13 KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE
JEWELRY, FINGERS and all parts of
the body away from openings and mov-
ing parts.
14 DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS. Keep openings free of lint,
hair, dust, and anything that restricts air
flow.
15 DO NOT PICK UP ANYTHING THAT IS
BURNING, smoldering, or smoking
such as matches, cigarettes, or hot ash-
es.
16 DO NOT USE TO VACUUM COMBUS-
TIBLE EXPLOSIVE MATERIALS, such
as coal, grain, and other finely divided
combustible material.
17 DO NOT USE TO VACUUM COMBUS-
TIBLE, hazardous, toxic, or carcinogen-
ic materials, including gasoline, diesel
fuel, acetone, paint thinner, heating oils,
undiluted acids and solvents, pesticide,
and asbestos.
18 CONNECT THE APPLIANCE WITH
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
ONLY. See grounding instructions.
19 DO NOT ALLOW THE APPLIANCE TO
BE USED AS A TOY. Keep children
away.
20 DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED while
Machine is running.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE
USING THIS MACHINE
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