Kärcher K 3.99 M Owner's Manual

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Dear Customer,
Please read and comply with 
these original operating instruc-
tions prior to the initial operation of your ap-
pliance and store them for later use or 
subsequent owners.
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe 
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could 
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could 
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to 
property.
This high-pressure cleaner is designed for 
domestic use only:
– to clean machines, vehicles, buildings, 
tools, facades, terraces, garden equip-
ment etc. using a high-pressure water 
jet (and detergents if required).
– with accessories, replacement parts 
and detergents approved by KÄRCH-
ER. Observe the instructions provided 
with these detergents.
The packaging material can be recy-
cled. Please do not place the packag-
ing into the ordinary refuse for disposal, but 
arrange for the proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable ma-
terials that can be recycled. Please 
arrange for the proper recycling of old 
appliances. Please dispose your old appli-
ances using appropriate collection sys-
tems.
The warranty terms published by the rele-
vant sales company are applicable in each 
country. We will repair potential failures of 
your appliance within the warranty period 
free of charge, provided that such failure is 
caused by faulty material or defects in man-
ufacturing. In the event of a warranty claim 
please contact your dealer or the nearest 
authorized Customer Service centre. 
Please submit the proof of purchase.
(See address on the reverse)
Danger
„
Never touch the mains plug and the 
socket with wet hands.
„
The appliance must not be used if the 
power cord or important parts of the ap-
pliance, e.g. high-pressure hoses, trig-
ger gun or safety devices are damaged.
„
Check the power cord and mains plug 
for damage before every use.  If the 
power cord is damaged, please arrange 
for it to be replaced immediately by an 
authorised repair agent or a skilled 
electrician
„
Check the high-pressure hose for dam-
age before every use. Please arrange 
for the immediate replacement of a 
damaged high-pressure hose.
„
The appliance may not be used in areas 
where a risk of explosion is present.
„
If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be 
observed.
„
High-pressure jets can be 
dangerous if improperly 
used. The jet must not be 
directed at persons, ani-
mals, live electrical equipment or at the 
appliance itself.
„
The high-pressure jet must not be di-
rected at other persons or directed by 
the user at him/herself to clean clothing 
or footwear.
„
Never use the appliance to clean ob-
jects containing hazardous substances 
(e.g. asbestos).
General information
Hazard levels
Proper Use
Environmental protection
Warranty
Safety instructions