General Notes; Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Warranty - Kärcher VC 1 Manual Del Usuario

Contents
General notes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Intended use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Environmental protection . . . . . . . . . .
Warranty. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Accessories and spare parts . . . . . . .
Transportation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Safety instructions . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Description of the appliance. . . . . . . .
Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Care and maintenance. . . . . . . . . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Technical data . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

General notes

Read these original operating
instructions and the enclosed
safety instructions before using the device
for the first time. Act in accordance with
them.
Keep both books for future reference or for
future owners.

Intended use

This universal vacuum cleaner is intended
for private use at home and not for com-
mercial purposes. The manufacturer is not
liable for any damage that may occur on ac-
count of improper use or incorrect opera-
tion. Use the universal vacuum cleaner only
with:
 Original filters
 Original spare parts, accessories and
special accessories.
The universal vacuum cleaner is not suita-
ble for:
 Vacuuming off human beings or ani-
mals.
 Vacuuming up:
- Small living creatures (e.g. flies, spi-
ders, etc.).
- Substances that are harmful for
health, have sharp edges or are hot or
glowing.
- Moist or liquid substances.
- Easily flammable or explosive sub-
stances and gases.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recy-
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cled. Please dispose of packaging in
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accordance with the environmental regula-
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tions.
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Electrical and electronic appliances
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contain valuable, recyclable materials
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and often components such as batter-
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ies, rechargeable batteries or oil, which - if
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handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
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pose a potential threat to human health and
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the environment. However, these compo-
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nents are required for the correct operation
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of the appliance. Appliances marked by this
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symbol are not allowed to be disposed of
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together with the household rubbish.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials
can be found at: www.kaercher.de/REACH
Disposal of filters
The filters are made from environmentally
friendly materials.
Provided that you have only vacuumed up
substances permitted in household gar-
bage, the filters may be disposed of in nor-
mal household garbage.
The warranty conditions issued by our rele-
vant sales company apply in all countries.
We shall remedy possible malfunctions on
your appliance within the warranty period
free of cost, provided that a material or
manufacturing defect is the cause. In a war-
ranty case, please contact your dealer (with
the purchase receipt) or the next author-
ised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original
spare parts. They ensure that the appliance
will run fault-free and safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts
can be found at www.kaercher.com.

Transportation

Put the handle in upright position, and lift up
the appliance by the handle.
Illustration B
English

Warranty

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