Kärcher K 4.96 M Operating Instructions Manual

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10 EnglishDear Customer,Please read and comply withthese instructions prior to theinitial operation of your appli-ance. Retain these operating instructions forfuture reference or for subsequent posses-sors.This high-pressure cleaner is designed fordomestic use only:ñ to clean machines, vehicles, buildings,tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-ment etc. using a high-pressure water jet(and detergents if required).ñ with accessories, replacement parts anddetergents approved by K‰rcher. Ob-serve the instructions provided withthese detergents.The terms of the guarantee applicable ineach country have been published by our re-spective national distributors. We will fixpossible faults on your unit free of chargewithin the warranty period, insofar as thefaults are caused by material defects or de-fective workmanship. Guarantee claimsshould be addressed to your dealer or thenearest authorized customer service centre,and supported by documentary evidence ofpurchase. Danger! Never touch the mains plug and thesocket with wet hands.! The appliance must not be used if thepower cord or important parts of the ap-pliance, e.g. safety devices, high-pres-sure hoses, spray guns, are damaged.! The appliance may not be used in areaswhere a risk of explosion is present.! If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-eas (e.g. filling stations) the correspond-ing safety provisions must be observed.! Check the power cord with mains plugfor damage before every use. If the pow-er cord is damaged, please arrange im-mediately for the exchange by anauthorized customer service or a skilledelectrician.! High-pressure jets canbe dangerous if improp-erly used. The jet maynot be directed at per-sons, animals, live electrical equipmentor at the appliance itself.! The jet must not be directed at other per-sons or directed by the user at him/her-self to clean clothing or footwear.! Never use the appliance to clean objectscontaining hazardous substances (e.g.asbestos).! Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are suscepti-ble to damage from the high-pressure jetand may burst. The first indication of thisis a discolouration of the tyre. Damagedvehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dan-gerous. Ensure that a distance of at least30 cm is observed when cleaning withthe jet!! 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, undilutedProper UseEnvironmental protectionThe packaging material can be re-cycled. Please do not place the pa-kkaging into the ordinary refuse fordisposal, but arrange for the properrecycling.Old appliances contain valuablematerials that can be recycled.Please arrange for the proper recy-cling of old appliances. Batteries,oil, and similar substances must notenter the environment. Please dis-pose of your old appliances usingappropriate collection systems.WarrantySafety instructions