Safety Instructions; Hazard Levels - Kärcher BD 38/12 C Bp Mode D'emploi

Please read and comply with these
original instructions prior to the ini-
tial operation of your appliance and store them
for later use or subsequent owners.
Contents
Safety instructions. . . . . . . . . . EN
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Environmental protection . . . . EN
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Spare parts . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Control elements. . . . . . . . . . . EN
Before Startup. . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Care and maintenance . . . . . . EN
Disposal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Faults . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Accessories. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . EN
Technical specifications . . . . . EN
EU Declaration of Conformity . EN

Safety instructions

Before using the appliance for the first time,
read and observe these operating instruc-
tions and the accompanying brochure:
Safety information for brush cleaning units,
5.956-251.0.
WARNING
Do not use the appliance on inclines.
The appliance may only be operated
when the container and all lids are
closed.

Hazard levels

DANGER
Pointer to immediate danger, which leads
to severe injuries 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.
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Information on battery
(accumulator) and charger
Lithium-ion batteries are installed in the ap-
pliance. These are subject to special crite-
ria. The removal and the installation as well
as the examination of defective batteries
1
may only be performed by the Kärcher af-
2
tersales service or a specialist.
2
Information on storage and transport can
2
be obtained from your Kärcher aftersales
2
service.
2
DANGER
3
– Alterations and modifications on the ap-
4
pliance are prohibited.
4
– Do not open the battery, as there is a
6
risk of an electrical shock; also, irritating
6
or caustic vapors can escape.
6
Do not expose the battery to direct
6
sunlight, heat or fire, there is a risk of
8
explosion.
8
– Do not operate the charger in explosive
9
environment.
9
– Do not use the charger if dirty or wet.
10
– Ensure sufficient ventilation during the
charging process.
– Do not work with open flames, generate
sparks or smoke in the vicinity of a bat-
tery or a battery charging room. Danger
of explosion.
WARNING
– Check the appliance and the power ca-
ble for damage prior to every use. Do
not use damaged appliances and have
damaged parts repaired by specialists
only.
Keep children away from batteries and
charger.
Do not charge damaged batteries.
Have damaged batteries replaced by
the Kärcher aftersales service.
– Do not discard defective batteries in the
domestic waste, inform Kärcher after-
sales service.
– Avoid contact with liquids oozing out of
defective battery packs. Rinse thor-
oughly if you accidentally come in con-
tact with the fluid. Also consult a doctor
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