Safety instructions
Danger
Risk of fire and explosion!
Never vacuum up explosive liquids,
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combustible gases, explosive dusts as
well as undiluted acids and solvents.
These may produce explosive vapours
or mixtures when agitated by the suc-
tion air.
Install the device outside hazardous ar-
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eas.
Hazardous areas include:
Areas within the range of tap guns.
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Zone within the range of 1 meter of the
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vehicles to be tanked up.
Area around the tank ventilation mast.
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Area within the range of 2 meters
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around the shafts with connection to the
petrol separator.
Area within the range of 2 meters
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around dome shaft.
Area around the delivering tankers.
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Warning
The machine should not be used for vacu-
uming dust which endangers health.
Danger
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
The machine should only be operated with
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a power source with proper earthing.
The mains connection cable must be
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regularly checked for damage and
wear. Do not use the machine if the ca-
ble is damaged.
Caution
Risk of injury due to machine toppling over.
The machine must be installed and fas-
tened with screws on a firm, solid base.
Please follow the national rules and
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regulations of the respective country.
All persons involved with the installa-
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tion, start-up, maintenance, repairs and
operations must have the respective
qualification and also know and follow
the corresponding regulations.
General information
The suction device can be operated in 2
different ways.
Stationary operation (see Figure A).
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Mobile operation (see Figure B).
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Follow instructions give in section "Mo-
bile suction device operations" if the
suction device is used in a mobile way.
Note: In the event of non-compliance with
the conditions outlined in this Operating In-
structions manual, Kärcher cannot assume
any liability for damages to the machine or
the customer vehicles to be cleaned as well
as for any other damages.
The machine is meant for sucking out
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dry dirt from automobile interiors.
Sucking in inflammable substances,
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health-hazardous dusts and liquids indi-
cates improper use of the machine and
is therefore prohibited.
This appliance is suitable for industrial
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use.
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Proper use
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