English– 1Please read and comply with theseoriginal instructions prior to the initialoperation of your appliance and store them forlater use or subsequent owners.– Before first start-up it is definitely necessaryto read the operating instructions and safetyindications Nr. 5.951-949!– In case of transport damage inform vendorimmediately– Check the contents of the pack before un-packing.Notes about the ingredients (REACH)You will find current information about theingredients at:http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/umweltschutz/REACH.htm DangerImmediate danger that can cause severeinjury or even death. WarningPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to severe injury or even death.CautionPossible hazardous situation that couldlead to mild injury to persons or damage toproperty.ContentsEnvironmental protection EN - 1Symbols in the operating in-structionsEN - 1Device elements EN - 2Symbols on the machine EN - 2Proper use EN - 2Safety instructions EN - 2Safety Devices EN - 2Start up EN - 3Operation EN - 4Storage EN - 6Transport EN - 6Maintenance and care EN - 7Troubleshooting EN - 7Warranty EN - 8Accessories and Spare Parts EN - 8CE declaration EN - 9Technical specifications EN - 10Environmental protectionThe packaging material can berecycled. Please do not throwthe packaging material intohousehold waste; please send itfor recycling.Old appliances contain valuablematerials that can be recycled;these should be sent for recy-cling. Batteries, oil, and similarsubstances must not enter theenvironment. Please dispose ofyour old appliances using ap-propriate collection systems.Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,diesel and petrol into the environment Pro-tect the ground and dispose of used oil inan environmentally-clean manner.Symbols in the operatinginstructions17EN