IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS
When using this device basic precau-
tions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following:
READ ALL
INSTRUCTIONS
BEFORE USING
THIS APPLIANCE
For household use only!
WARNING
To reduce the risk of fire, electric
shock, or injury:
DO NOT LEAVE appliance unat-
tended when plugged in. Unplug
from outlet when not in use and be-
fore servicing.
Do not expose to rain. Store in-
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doors.
Do not allow to be used as a toy.
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Close attention is necessary when
used by or near children.
Use only as described in this manu-
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al. Use only manufacturer's recom-
mended attachments.
Do not use with damaged cord or
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plug. If device is not working as it
should, has been dropped, dam-
aged, left outdoors, or dropped into
water, please contact our Customer
Care Group by calling 1-800-537-
4129. Select the prompts for war-
ranty services.
Repairs must only be performed by
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an authorized service agent in ac-
cordance with national and local
safety regulations. Unauthorized
repairs could cause injury or ma-
chine damage.
The voltage indicated on the type
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plate must correspond to the supply
voltage.
Do not pull or carry by the cord, do
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not use cord as a handle, do not
close a door on the cord, or pull
cord around sharp edges or cor-
ners. Do not run device over cord.
Keep cord away from heated sur-
faces.
Do not unplug by pulling cord. To
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unplug, grasp plug.
Never touch the mains plug with
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wet hands.
Use extra care when cleaning on
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stairs.
Turn off all controls before unplug-
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ging.
Never fill solvents, solvent-contain-
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ing liquids or undiluted acids (e.g.
not approved by KÄRCHER deter-
gents, petrol, paint thinner, and ac-
etone) into the water reservoir as
these substances corrode the ma-
terials used in the device.
Do not put any objects into open-
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ings. Do not use with any opening
blocked.
Never immerse the device in water
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or other liquids.
Never use the device in pools con-
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taining water.
Do not service the device when it is
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plugged in.
Do not clean over floor electrical
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outlets.
Create stability for the device prior
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to any work on or with the device to
prevent accidents or damage.
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