English– 1Please read and comply withthese original instructions prior tothe initial operation of your appliance andstore them for later use or subsequent own-ers.– Before first start-up it is definitely nec-essary to read the operating instruc-tions and safety indications Nr. 5.951-949!– In case of transport damage inform ven-dor immediately– Check the contents of the pack beforeunpacking.Notes about the ingredients (REACH)You will find current information about theingredients at:www.kaercher.com/REACH DangerImmediate danger that can cause severeinjury or even death. WarningPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to severe injury or even death.CautionPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to mild injury to persons or damage toproperty.ContentsEnvironmental protection . . EN . . .1Symbols in the operating in-structions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .1Overview . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .2Symbols on the machine . . EN . . .2Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3Safety instructions . . . . . . . EN . . .3Safety Devices . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .3Start up. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .4Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .6Storage. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9Transport . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . . .9Maintenance and care . . . . EN . . .9Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . EN . .10Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN . .12Accessories and Spare Parts EN . .12EC Declaration of Conformity EN . .13Technical specifications . . . EN . .14Recurring tests . . . . . . . . . . EN . .16Environmental protectionThe packaging material can berecycled. Please do not throwthe packaging material intohousehold waste; please send itfor recycling.Old appliances contain valuablematerials that can be recycled;these should be sent for recy-cling. Batteries, oil, and similarsubstances must not enter theenvironment. Please dispose ofyour old appliances using ap-propriate collection systems.Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-tect the ground and dispose of used oil inan environmentally-clean manner.Symbols in the operatinginstructions24 EN