Safety Instructions; Proper Use; Hazard Levels; Electric Components - Kärcher K 2 Basic Manual De Instrucciones

Contents
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . . . 14
Description of the Appliance . . . . . . . . . 14
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
Maintenance and care . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
Accessories and Spare Parts . . . . . . . . 18
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Technical specifications . . . . . . . . . . . . 18

Safety instructions

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance
and store them for later use or subsequent
owners.
Apart from the notes contained herein the
general safety provisions and rules for the
prevention of accidents of the legislator
must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are attached on
the appliance provide important notes for
the safe operation.

Proper use

This high pressure cleaner is designed for
domestic use only.
- for cleaning machines, vehicles, build-
ings, tools, facades, terraces, garden-
ing tools, etc. by means of a high-pres-
sure water jet (if necessary, with addi-
tional cleaning agents).
- with accessories, replacement parts
and cleaning agents approved by
KÄRCHER. Please observe the infor-
mation accompanying the cleaning
agents.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads
to severe injuries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation,
which can lead to property damage.

Electric components

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
 Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
 Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage prior to every use. Immedi-
ately have damaged power cord re-
placed by an authorised customer ser-
vice / electrician. Do not operate an ap-
pliance if the power cord is damaged.
 All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
 The mains plug and the coupling of an
extension cable must be watertight and
must never lie in water. Moreover, the
coupling may never lie on the ground.
The use of cable reels that ensure that
the sockets are at least 60 mm above
the ground is recommended.
 Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cable is not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or the like. Pro-
tect the power cords from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
 Turn off the appliance and remove the
mains plug prior to any care and main-
tenance works.
 Repair work and work on the electrical
components may only be performed by
an authorised customer service.
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