Safety Instructions; Hazard Levels - Kärcher K 3 Power Control Manual

Safety instructions

Hazard levels

DANGER
● Indication of an imminent threat of
danger that will lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
WARNING
● Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to severe inju-
ries or even death.
CAUTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to minor inju-
ries.
ATTENTION
● Indication of a potentially dangerous
situation that may lead to damage to
property.
IMPORTANT SAFETY
INSTRUCTIONS
Observe all basic precautions when us-
ing the device, including the following:
DANGER
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep packag-
ing film out of the reach of children.
● Operation in explosive atmospheres
is prohibited.
WARNING
Risk of electrocution
● Inspect power supply cord before
using. Do not use if cord is dam-
aged. Immediately have damaged
cord replaced by an authorised cus-
tomer service / electrician.
● Keep all connections dry and off the
ground.
● Do not touch plug with wet hands.
● Connect to individual branch circuit
only.
● Do not spray electrical apparatus
and wiring.
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WARNING
● Do not use the device if a supply
cord or important parts of the ma-
chine are damaged, e.g. safety de-
vices, high pressure hoses, trigger
gun.
● High-pressure hoses, fixtures and
couplings are important for the safe-
ty of the device. Only use high-pres-
sure hoses, fixtures and couplings
recommended by the manufacturer.
● This device is capable of producing
high pressure (values see chapter
Technical data). To avoid rupture
and injury, do not operate this device
with components rated less than
these values (including but not limit-
ed to spray guns, hose and hose
connections).
● If connection is made to a potable
water system, the system has to be
protected against back flow.
● Water that has flowed through a
back-flow preventer is considered to
be non-potable.
WARNING
● This device is not intended for use
by children and other persons
whose physical, sensory, or mental
capabilities or lack of experience
and knowledge prevents them from
using the appliance safely without
supervision or instruction by a re-
sponsible person.
● Children should be supervised by a
responsible person to ensure that
they do not play with the device.
● Do not use the device within range
of persons unless they wear protec-
tive clothing.
● Stay alert, watch what you are doing.
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