Hazard Levels - Kärcher WD 2 Mode D'emploi

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Risk of fire. Do not vacuum up any burning or glow-
ing objects.
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The appliance may not be used in areas where a
risk of explosion is present.
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Immediately switch the appliance off or pull the
power plug if foam forms or liquids escape!
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Do not use abrasives, glass or universal cleaners!
Never immerse the appliance in water.
Certain materials may produce explosive vapours or
mixtures when agitated by the suction air!
Never vacuum up the following materials:
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Explosive or combustible gases, liquids and dust
particles (reactive dust particles)
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Reactive metal dust particles (such as aluminium,
magnesium, zinc) in combination with highly alka-
line or acidic detergents
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Undiluted, strong acids and alkalies
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Organic solvents (such as petrol, paint thinners, ac-
etone, heating oil).
In addition, these substances may cause the appliance
materials to corrode.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads to severe in-
juries or death.
WARNING
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to severe injuries or death.
CAUTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to minor injuries.
ATTENTION
Pointer to a possibly dangerous situation, which can
lead to property damage.
Description of the Appliance
Illustrations on fold-out page!
The scope of delivery of your appliance is
illustrated on the packaging. Check the contents of the
appliance for completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
1 Container
2 ON/OFF switch
3 Suction hose connection
4 Storage compartment for mains cable
5 Carrying handle
6 Appliance head with clip closure
7 Storage for suction tubes and accessories
8 Mains cable with mains plug
9 Swivel casters
10 Suction hose
11 Suction tubes 2 x 0.5 m
12 Floor nozzle with insert for wet and dry vacuum
cleaning
13 Crevice nozzle
14 Filter bag
15 * Foam or cartridge filter (installed in the appliance)
* depending on model
Commissioning and operation
ATTENTION
Always work with an inserted foam or cartridge filter dur-
ing wet and dry vacuum cleaning!
Attaching the Accessories
Illustration
 Remove the appliance head and take accessories
out of the container.
Illustration
 Fit the swivel casters on the container bottom. In-
sert filter bag if required.
Illustration
 Put the appliance head onto the container and lock it.
Illustration
 Connect accessories.
Note: For vacuuming dry dirt or water off the floor - al-
ways work with the insert (brush strip and rubber lip) in
the floor nozzle.
Illustration
 Connect the mains plug and turn on the appliance.
Dry vacuum cleaning
ATTENTION
Only work with a dry foam or cartridge filter!
 For appliances with foam filter: When dry vacu-
uming, always install the filter bag in addition to the
foam filter.
 For appliances with cartridge filter: To vacuum
fine dust, use the filter bag.
Information filter bag
– The filling level of the filter bag depends on the dirt
that is sucked in.
– The filter bag needs to be replaced more frequently
while sucking in fine dust, sand, etc.
– Clogged filter bags can burst - therefore make sure
to replace the filter bag in a timely manner!
ATTENTION
Vacuum cold ashes only when using a pre-filter.
Order no. basic design: 2.863-139.0, premium design:
2.863-161.0.
Wet vacuum cleaning
Illustration
ATTENTION
Do not use a filter bag!
Note: If the container is full, a float closes the suction
opening, and the appliance works at a higher speed.
Switch off the appliance immediately, and empty the
container.
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