Kärcher K 4.98 M Manual

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English 9Dear Customer,Please read and comply withthese instructions prior to the ini-tial operation of your appliance. Retain these op-erating instructions for future reference or forsubsequent possessors.This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-mestic use only:– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. us-ing a high-pressure water jet (and detergentsif required).– with accessories, replacement parts and de-tergents approved by Kärcher. Observe theinstructions provided with these detergents.The packaging material can be recycled.Please do not place the packaging intothe ordinary refuse for disposal, but ar-range for the proper recycling.Old appliances contain valuable materi-als that can be recycled. Please arrangefor the proper recycling of old appliances.Please dispose your old appliances using appro-priate collection systems.The terms of the guarantee applicable in eachcountry have been published by our respectivenational distributors. We will repair possiblefaults on your unit free of charge within the war-ranty period, insofar as the faults are caused bymaterial defects or defective workmanship.Guarantee claims should be addressed to yourdealer or the nearest authorized customer serv-ice centre, and supported by documentary evi-dence of purchase. Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socketwith wet hands. The appliance must not be used if the powercable or important parts of the appliance, e.g.safety devices, high-pressure hoses, sprayguns, are damaged. The appliance may not be used in areaswhere a risk of explosion is present. If the appliance is used in hazardous areas(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding safetyprovisions must be observed. Check the power cord with mains plug fordamage before every use. If the power cordis damaged, please arrange immediately forthe exchange by an authorized customerservice or a skilled electrician. High-pressure jets can bedangerous if improperly used.The jet must not be directed atpersons, animals, live electri-cal equipment or at the appliance itself. The jet must not be directed at other personsor directed by the user at him/herself to cleanclothing or footwear. Never use the appliance to clean objectscontaining hazardous substances (e.g. as-bestos). Vehicle tyres or tyre valves are susceptible todamage from the high-pressure jet and mayburst. The first indication of this is a discol-ouration of the tyre. Damaged vehicle tyres/tyre valves are highly dangerous. Ensurethat a distance of at least 30 cm is observedwhen cleaning with the jet! Never draw in fluids containing solvents orundiluted acids and solvents! This includespetrol, paint thinner and heating oil. Thespray mist thus generated is highly inflam-mable, explosive and poisonous. Do not useacetone, undiluted acids and solvents asthey are aggressive towards the materialsfrom which the appliance is made. Warning Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard-ous. Only use extension cables outdoorswhich have been approved for this purposeand labelled with a sufficient cable cross sec-tion:1 - 10 m: 1,5 mm2Proper UseEnvironmental protectionWarrantySafety instructions