Kärcher K 2.300 Operating Instructions Manual

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English 5 Do not use the appliance when thereare other persons around unless theyare also wearing safety equipment. Wear protective clothing and safetygoggles to protect against splash backcontaining water or dirt. This appliance was designed to beused with detergents which are sup-plied or recommended by the manufac-turer. The use of other detergents orchemicals may compromise the safetyof the appliance.Caution In case of extended downtimes, switchthe appliance off at the main switch / ap-pliance switch or remove the mainsplug. Do not operate the appliance at temper-atures below 0 °C. Observe a distance of at least 30 cmwhen using the jet to clean painted sur-faces to avoid damaging paintwork. Never leave the appliance unattendedwhen it is in operation. Make sure that the power cable or ex-tension cables are not damaged by run-ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.Protect the power cable from heat, oil,and sharp edges. All current-conducting parts in the work-ing area must be protected against jetwater. The appliance may only be connectedto an electrical supply which has beeninstalled in accordance with IEC 60364. The appliance may only be connectedto alternating current. The voltage mustcorrespond with the type plate on theappliance. For safety reasons, we recommend thatyou operate the appliance only via anearth-leakage circuit breaker (max.30 mA). Cleaning operations which produce oilywaste water, e.g. engine washes, un-derbody washes, may only be carriedout using washing stations equippedwith an oil separator.The high pressure hose is specially con-structed with reinforced walls to handle wa-ter pressure up to 11 MPa (1600 psi) - it canbe easily damaged and should be storedcarefully. Do not kink. Do not drive vehicles over the hose. Do not expose the hose to sharp edgesor corners.Misuse will lead to ballooning or prematurefailure and will invalidate warranty.CautionSafety devices protect the user and mustnot be modified or bypassed.The appliance switch prevents unintention-al operation of the appliance.This lock locks the lever of the trigger gunand prevents the inadvertent start of the ap-pliance.If the lever on the trigger gun is releasedthe pressure switch turns off the pump, thehigh pressure jet is stopped. If the lever ispulled the pump is turned on again.CautionCreate stability for the appliance prior to allwork on or with the appliance to prevent ac-cidents or damage.– The stability of the appliance is warrant-ed when it is placed onto an even sur-face.High pressure hoseSafety DevicesPower switchLock trigger gunOverflow valve with pressure switchPrerequisites for the appliance'sstability