Kärcher K 2 Compact Operating Instructions Manual

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– 5 The user must use the appliance as in-tended. The person must consider thelocal conditions and must pay attentionto other persons in the vicinity whenworking with the appliance. High-pressure hoses, fixtures and cou-plings are important for the safety of theappliance. Only use high-pressure hos-es, fixtures and couplings recommend-ed by the manufacturer. Do not use the appliance when thereare other persons around unless theyare also wearing protective clothing. 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 breaks, switch theappliance off at the main switch / appli-ance switch or pull the mains plug. Keep a distance of at least 30 cm whenusing the jet for cleaning painted surfac-es to avoid damage. Never leave the appliance unattendedas long as it is in operation. Do not operate the appliance at temper-atures below 0 °C. Danger Do not spray flammable liquids. Never draw in fluids containing solventsor undiluted acids and solvents! This in-cludes petrol, paint thinner and heatingoil. The spray mist is highly inflamma-ble, explosive and poisonous. Do notuse acetone, undiluted acids and sol-vents, as they corrode the materialsused on the appliance. The appliance may not be operated inexplosive atmospheres. If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-sponding safety regulations must beobserved.Wear protective clothing and safety gog-gles to protect against splash back contain-ing water or dirt. CautionCreate stability for the appliance prior toany work on or with the appliance to pre-vent accidents or damage. The stability of the appliance is warrant-ed when it is placed onto an even sur-face. CautionSafety installations serve the protection ofthe user and may not be modified or by-passed.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.The overflow valve prevents the permissi-ble working pressure from being exceeded.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.Other risksPersonal protective equipmentStabilitySafety DevicesAppliance switchLock trigger gunOverflow valve with pressure switch13EN