Safety Instructions; Electrical Components - Kärcher FC 7 Cordless Bedienungsanleitung

contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)

Safety instructions

Read this safety chapter and these original instructions
before using the device for the first time. Act in accord-
ance with them. Keep the original instructions 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.

Electrical components

DANGER
● Do not immerse the device in wa-
ter. ● Never insert conductive objects, e.g. screwdrivers
or similar, into the charging socket on the appliance.
● Never touch contacts or lines. ● Do not damage the
mains connection cable by running it over, crushing it or
pulling it across sharp edges. ● Only connect the device
to alternating current. The voltage indicated on the type
plate must match the voltage of the power source. ● On-
ly operate the device via a fault current protection switch
(maximum 30 mA).
WARNING
● Immediately replace a damaged
charger together with charging cable with an original
part. ● Switch off the device immediately and remove
the mains plug before performing any care and service
work. ● The device contains electrical components. Do
not clean the device or the top or bottom of the floor
head under running water or under a shower spray, oth-
erwise water may enter. ● Only connect the device to an
electrical connection which has been set up by a quali-
fied electrician as per IEC 60364-1.
CAUTION
● Have repair work carried out by
the authorised customer service only. ● Check the de-
vice and the accessories each time before operation, in
particular the mains connection and extension cable, to
make sure it is safe and working correctly. Pull out the
mains plug in case of any damage and do not use the
device.
Charger
DANGER
● Never touch the mains plug and
socket with wet hands. ● Do not charge the battery pack
in an explosion-hazard environment.
WARNING
heat, sharp edges, oil and moving parts. ● Do not cover
the battery pack during the charging process and en-
sure that the ventilation slits remain clear. ● Do not open
the charger. Repairs are only to be carried out by quali-
fied personnel. ● Only charge the battery pack with the
approved chargers. ● Immediately replace a damaged
charger together with charging cable with an original
part.
CAUTION
dirty or wet. ● Do not carry the charger by the power ca-
ble. ● Do not operate the device together with other de-
vices on an extension cable with multiple power
sockets. ● Do not pull the mains plug out the socket us-
ing the power supply cable.
ATTENTION
dry rooms.
DANGER
strong sunlight, heat or fire.
WARNING
the original charger enclosed or with a charger ap-
proved by KÄRCHER.
Use the following adapter:
WARNING
● Short circuit hazard. Do not open the
battery. Irritating vapours or corrosive liquids can also
escape.
ATTENTION
able batteries.
Does not apply to appliances with a replaceable
battery pack
DANGER
aging film out of the reach of children.
WARNING
use. Take into account the local conditions and beware
of third parties, in particular children, when working with
the device. ● Adhere to the respective safety regula-
tions in hazard zones (e.g. service stations). Never op-
erate the device in explosive spaces. ● Children and
persons unfamiliar with these instructions are not al-
lowed to operate the device. The age of the operator
may be limited by local restrictions. ● The device is not
intended for use by children, persons with restricted
physical, sensory or mental abilities or persons unfamil-
iar with these instructions. ● Persons with reduced
physical, sensory or mental capabilities and persons
lacking experience and knowledge may only use the ap-
pliance if they are properly supervised, have been in-
structed on use of the appliance safely by a person
responsible for their safety, and understand the result-
ant hazards involved. ● Children must not play with the
appliance. ● Children must be supervised to prevent
them from playing with the appliance. ● Keep the device
out of the reach of children when it is connected to the
mains or when it is cooling down. ● Children may only
perform cleaning work and user maintenance under su-
pervision. ● Protect the connection cable against heat,
sharp edges, oil and moving unit parts. ● Keep all parts
your body (e.g. fingers, hair) away from the rotating
English
● Protect the power cable from
● Do not use the battery pack when
● Only use and store the charger in
Battery
● Do not expose the battery to
● Only charge the appliance using
PS07
● This device contains non-replace-
Safe handling
● Risk of asphyxiation. Keep pack-
● Only use the device for its proper
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