Intended Use; Environmental Protection; Accessories And Spare Parts; Scope Of Delivery - Kärcher KHB 4-18 Bedienungsanleitung

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
● 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. ● 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. ● Chil-
dren must not operate the device. ● Children must be
supervised to prevent them from playing with the appli-
ance.
CAUTION
● Safety devices are provided for
your own protection. Never modify or bypass safety de-
vices.
Operation
DANGER
● Operation in explosive atmos-
pheres is prohibited. ● When using the device in hazard
zones (e.g. service stations), adhere to the respective
safety regulations.
WARNING
● Do not direct the water jet at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or loose ob-
jects. ● Do not spray any objects which contain harmful
substances (e.g. asbestos). ● The appliance contains
electrical components - do not clean the appliance un-
der running water.
CAUTION
● Do not use the appliance if it has
been dropped beforehand, is visibly damaged or if it is
leaking. ● According to the applicable regulations, the
appliance may never be used with the drinking water
network without a system separator. Ensure that the
connection to your house water system, with which the
pressure cleaner is operated, is equipped with a system
separator according to EN 12729 type BA. ● Water that
has flowed through a system separator is no longer
classified as drinkable. ● Never leave the device unsu-
pervised while it is in operation. ● Only operate or store
the device in accordance with the description or figure.
ATTENTION
● Device damage due to dry running.
Switch the device on only when the water supply is en-
sured. ● Do not operate the device at temperatures be-
low 0 °C.
8

Intended use

Use the battery pressure cleaner in private households
only.
The pressure cleaner is intended for cleaning ma-
chines, vehicles, buildings, tools, façades, terraces,
garden machines etc. using a water jet.

Environmental protection

The packing materials can be recycled. Please
dispose of packaging in accordance with the en-
vironmental regulations.
Electrical and electronic devices contain valua-
ble, recyclable materials and often components
such as batteries, rechargeable batteries or oil,
which - if handled or disposed of incorrectly - can
pose a potential danger to human health and the envi-
ronment. However, these components are required for
the correct operation of the device. Devices marked by
this symbol are not allowed to be disposed of together
with the household rubbish.
Cleaning work producing in oily waste water, e.g.
washing engines, washing undercarriages etc.,
may only be performed at washing stations with an oil
separator.
Extraction of water from public waterways is not
permitted in some countries.
Notes on the content materials (REACH)
Current information on content materials can be found
at: www.kaercher.de/REACH

Accessories and spare parts

Only use original accessories and original spare parts.
They ensure that the appliance will run fault-free and
safely.
Information on accessories and spare parts can be
found at www.kaercher.com.
Special accessories
Use only special accessories with the label "Handheld"
and a blue plug.
Information on battery pack and charger
The following are available as special accessories:
● Battery packs/chargers that are not included in the
scope of delivery or that are additionally required
● A quick charger and a battery pack with a larger ca-
pacity

Scope of delivery

The scope of delivery for the appliance is shown on the
packaging. Check the contents for completeness when
unpacking. If any accessories are missing or in the
event of any shipping damage, please notify your deal-
er.

Safety devices

Power switch lock
The lock blocks the power switch and prevents the de-
vice from switching on unintentionally.

Symbols on the device

The device may not be connected to the
public drinking water network.
English