– 2– The operating elements for the cleaningprocess are yellow.– The controls for the maintenance andservice are light gray.The appliance was developped specificallyfor working in areas with risks of explosion(zone 1 and zone 2).Use this high pressure cleaner exclusivelyfor:– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,containers and tools, which are exclu-sively permitted for cleaning using ahigh-pressure cleaner.– with accessories and spare parts ap-proved by Kärcher.– It is wrong and therefore prohibited isthe cleaning of humans and animals.There is a high risk of injury due to thehigh pressure jet.– It is wrong and therefore prohibited iscleaning loose parts. These can getthrown off due to the high pressure jetand can cause damage to persons orother parts of the plant.– The appliance should only be operatedwith water.– If water is used for cleaning, protect theappliance from frost to prevent damag-es by freezing water.High-pressure jets can be dan-gerous if improperly used. Thejet may not be directed at persons, animals,live electrical equipment or at the applianceitself.– Please follow the national rules andregulations for fluid spray jets of the re-spective country.– Please follow the national rules andregulations for accident prevention ofthe respective country. Fluid spray jetsmust be tested regularly and the resultsof these tests must be documented inwriting. DANGERPointer to immediate danger, which leadsto severe injuries or death. WARNINGPointer to a possibly dangerous situation,which can lead to severe injuries or death. CAUTIONPointer to a possibly dangerous situation,which can lead to minor injuries.ATTENTIONPointer to a possibly dangerous situation,which can lead to property damage.1 The pump must only be used in zonesthat correspond to the ignition protec-tion type on the typeplate.2 The pump must be grounded electro-statically. The ground must be conduc-tive.3 The pump must only be operated afterits been ventilated.4 Never draw in fluids containing solventsor undiluted acids and solvents! This in-cludes petrol, paint thinner and heatingoil. The spray mist thus generated ishighly inflammable, explosive and poi-sonous. Do not use acetone, undilutedacids and solvents as they are aggres-sive towards the materials from whichthe appliance is made.Colour codingProper useSymbols on the machineSafety instructionsHazard levelsSpecial conditions in the Ex area16 EN