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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these instructions prior to the ini-
tial operation of your appliance. Retain these
operating instructions for future reference or
for subsequent possessors.
The appliance is intended for use as a wet
and dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to
the descriptions given in these operating in-
structions and the safety notes.
– You use this appliance only in the private
area, such as in the household, in the
hobby workshop or in your car.
– Please use this appliance only with ac-
cessories and spare parts approved by
Kärcher.
Any use extending beyond this is not consid-
ered as proper use. The manufacturer is not
liable for any losses resulting from this; the
user alone bears the risk for this.
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please
arrange for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Batteries and accumulators con-
tain substances that must not enter the envi-
ronment. Please dispose of your old
appliances, batteries and accumulators us-
ing appropriate collection systems.
! Always commission and use the appli-
ance according to the type plate.
! Only allow children to use the appliance
under supervision.
! Avoid vacuum cleaning using nozzle or
suction tubes close to the head. There is
risk of injury!
! Do not use the power cord to carry/
transport the machine.
! To separate the machine from the mains,
pull the plug and not the power cord.
! Do not scrape the power cord across
sharp edges and ensure that it does not
get pressed.
! First pull out the plug from the mains be-
fore carrying out any tasks on the ma-
chine.
! To avoid risks, all repairs and replace-
ment of spare parts in the machine may
only be carried out by the authorised
customer service personnel.
! Protect the appliance against external
weather, humidity and heat sources.
! In wet rooms, e.g. in the bathroom, con-
nect the appliance only to sockets with
series connected RCD adapter. In the
case of doubt ask an electrician for ad-
vice.
! Turn off the appliance while you do not
vacuum.
! Do not use worn out appliance; first put it
out of use; then arrange for its proper
disposal as scrap.
! Do not vacuum up any burning or glow-
ing
! The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
Caution
Certain materials may produce explosive va-
pours or mixtures when agitated by the suc-
tion air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
– Explosive or combustible gases, liquids
and dust particles (reactive dust parti-
cles)
– Reactive metal dust particles (such as
aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combi-
nation with highly alkaline or acidic deter-
gents
– Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
– Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint
thinners, acetone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the
appliance materials to corrode.
Proper Use
Environmental protection
Safety instructions