KARCHER WD 4 V-20 Multi-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner Instruction Manual
- June 5, 2024
- Karcher
Table of Contents
KARCHER WD 4 V-20 Multi-Purpose Vacuum Cleaner
Safety instructions
Wet/dry vacuum cleaner and dry vacuum cleaner
Read these safety instructions and the original instruc-tions before using
the device for the first time. Act in ac-cordance with them. Keep the two
booklets for future reference or for future owners.
- In addition to the notes in the operating instructions, you also need to take into consideration the general safety regulations and accident prevention guide-lines applicable by law.
- Warnings and information notices attached to the device provide important information for hazard-free operation.
Hazard levels
DANGER: Indication of an imminent threat of danger that will lead to
severe injuries or even death.
WARNING: Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead
to severe injuries or even death.
CAUTION: Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead
to minor injuries.
ATTENTION: Indication of a potentially dangerous situation that may lead
to damage to property.
General safety instructions
DANGER: Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-aging film out of the reach of
children.
WARNING
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Only use the device for its proper use. Take into account the local conditions and beware of third parties, in particular children, when working with the device.
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Persons with reduced physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons lacking experience and knowledge may only use the appliance if they are properly supervised, have been instructed on use of the appliance safely by a person responsible for their safety, and understand the resultant hazards involved.
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Only people who have been instructed on how to use the de-vice, or have proven their ability to operate it, and have been explicitly instructed to use it, must use the device.
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Children must not operate the device.
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Children from the minimum age of 8 may use the appliance if they are properly supervised or have been instructed in its use by a person responsible for their safety, and if they have
understood the resultant hazards involved. -
Children must be supervised to prevent them from playing with the appliance.
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Children may only perform cleaning work and user maintenance under supervision.
CAUTION : Safety devices are provided for your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety devices.
Risk of electric shock
DANGER:
- Only connect the device to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type plate must match the voltage of the power source.
- Never touch the mains plug and socket with wet hands.
- Only operate the device via a fault current protection switch (maximum 30 mA).
- Do not immerse the device in water
WARNING:
- Only connect the device to an electrical connection that has been set up by a qualified electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
- Check the power supply cable with mains plug for damage before operation each time. Do not put the device into operation with a damaged power supply cable. Have a damaged power supply cable replaced immediately by the authorised customer service / qualified electrician.
- Do not damage the power supply and extension cable by running over it, crushing or yanking it or similar. Protect the power supply cable from heat, oil and sharp edges.
CAUTION
- In case of longer breaks in opera-tion and after use, switch off the device at the main switch / device switch and pull the mains plug.
- Switch off the device and unplug the mains plug before performing cleaning/maintenance.
- When using the device, pull the power supply cable fully out of the device. If the cable is wrapped around the cable hook, you must undo it completely.
- Do not carry/transport the device using the power supply cable.
- Do not pull the mains plug out the socket using the power supply cable.
Wet vacuum cleaning
WARNING: In case of any foam formation or escaping liquids, switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug.
Operation
DANGER
- Operation in explosive atmospheres is prohibited.
- Risk of explosion
- Never use the device to vacuum up combustible gases, liquids or dusts.
- Never use the device to vacuum up reactive metal dusts (e.g. aluminium, magnesium, zinc).
- Never use the device to vacuum up undiluted brine or acids.
- Never use the device to vacuum up any burning or smouldering objects/matter.
- These substances can corrode the materials in use on the device.
WARNING: Risk of injury. Do not use the nozzle and suction pipe at head
height.
CAUTION: Never leave the device unsupervised while it is in operation.
Accidents or damage due to the device falling over. Before all actions with or
on the device, you must make sure that it is stable.
ATTENTION:
- Protect the device from extreme weather conditions, moisture and heat.
- Never use the device without a filter, this can lead to device damage.
Care and service
WARNING: Switch off the device immediately and remove the mains plug
before performing any care and service work.
CAUTION: Have repair work and work on electrical components carried out
by the authorised customer service only.
ATTENTION: Do not use scouring agents, glass or multi-purpose cleaner for
cleaning.
Transport
CAUTION: In order to prevent accidents or injuries, you must ob-serve the weight of the device when transporting it.
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