- 1Dear Customer,Please read and comply with theseoriginal instructions prior to the initialoperation of your appliance and store them forlater use or subsequent owners.This high-pressure cleaner is designed for do-mestic use only:– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, tools,facades, terraces, garden equipment etc. us-ing a high-pressure water jet (and detergentsif required).– with accessories, replacement parts and de-tergents approved by KÄRCHER. Observethe instructions provided with these deter-gents.The packaging material can be recycled.Please do not place the packaging into theordinary refuse for disposal, but arrange for theproper recycling.Old appliances contain valuable materialsthat can be recycled. Please arrange forthe proper recycling of old appliances.Please dispose your old appliances using appro-priate collection systems.Notes about the ingredients (REACH)You will find current information about the ingre-dients at:http://www.karcher.de/de/unternehmen/umweltschutz/REACH.htmThe warranty terms published by the relevantsales company are applicable in each country.We will repair potential failures of your appliancewithin the warranty period free of charge, provid-ed that such failure is caused by faulty materialor defects in manufacturing. In the event of awarranty claim please contact your dealer or thenearest authorized Customer Service centre.Please submit the proof of purchase.(See address on the reverse) DangerImmediate danger that can cause severe injuryor even death. WarningPossible hazardous situation that could lead tosevere injury or even death.CautionPossible hazardous situation that could lead tomild injury to persons or damage to property.– High-pressure jets can bedangerous if improperly used.The jet must not be directed atpersons, animals, live electri-cal equipment or at the appliance itself.– Frost can destroy the not completely drainedappliance. Store the appliance in a frost re-sistant room during winter. Danger Never touch the mains plug and the socketwith wet hands. The appliance must not be used if the powercord or important parts of the appliance, e.g.high-pressure hoses, trigger gun or safetydevices are damaged. Check the power cord and mains plug fordamage before every use. If the power cordis damaged, please arrange for it to be re-placed immediately by an authorised repairagent or a skilled electrician Check the high-pressure hose for damagebefore every use. Please arrange for the im-ContentsGeneral information EN - 1Safety instructions EN - 1Operation EN - 3Transport EN - 5Storage EN - 5Maintenance and care EN - 5Troubleshooting EN - 6Helpline EN - 6Technical specifications EN - 7CE Declaration EN - 7General informationProper UseEnvironmental protectionWarrantySymbols in the operating instructionsSymbols on the machineSafety instructions10 EN