Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with
these original operating instruc-
tions prior to the initial operation of your appli-
ance and store them for later use or
subsequent owners.
Proper use
The appliance is intended for use as a wet
and dry vacuum cleaner corresponding to the
descriptions given in these operating instruc-
tions and the safety notes.
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Protect the unit from rain. Do not store
outside.
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This device may not be used to suck in
ash and soot.
Use the wet/dry vacuum cleaner only with:
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Original filter bag.
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Original spare parts, accessories and
special accessories.
The manufacturer is not responsible for any
damages that may occur on account of im-
proper use or wrong operations.
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packaging
into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but ar-
range for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable materi-
als that can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper recycling of old
appliances. Please dispose your old applianc-
es using appropriate collection systems.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the in-
gredients at:
http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/
umweltschutz/REACH.htm
Disposing the filters and filter bags
Filters and filter bags are made from environ-
ment-friendly materials.
They can therefore be disposed off through
the normal household garbage provided you
have not sucked in substances that are not
permitted to be thrown into household gar-
bage.
Safety instructions
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In case of extended downtimes, switch
the appliance off at the main switch / ap-
pliance switch or remove the mains plug.
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This device is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced
physical, sensory or mental abilities or
lacking experience and/or knowledge, un-
less they are supervised by a person re-
sponsible for their safety or are instructed
by these persons on the use of the device.
Children should be supervised, to ensure
that they do not play with the device.
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Switch the appliance off after every use
and prior to every cleaning/maintenance
procedure.
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Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning
or glowing objects.
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The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.
Electrical connection
The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on the appliance.
Risk of electric shock
Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.
Do not pull the plug from the socket by pulling
on the connecting cable.
Check the power cord with mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power cord is
damaged, please arrange immediately for the
exchange by an authorized customer service
or a skilled electrician.
To avoid accidents due to electrical faults we
recommend the use of sockets with a line-
side current-limiting circuit breaker (max.
30 mA nominal tripping current).
Caution
Certain materials may produce explosive va-
pours or mixtures when agitated by the suc-
tion air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
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Explosive or combustible gases, liquids
and dust particles (reactive dust particles)
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Reactive metal dust particles (such as
aluminium, magnesium, zinc) in combina-
tion with highly alkaline or acidic deter-
gents
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