Karcher IB 15-120: Contents

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Please read and comply with 

these original instructions prior 

to the initial operation of your appliance and 

store them for later use or subsequent own-

ers.

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; these 

should be sent for recycling. Batter-

ies, oil, and similar substances must 

not enter the environment. Please 

dispose of your old appliances using 

appropriate collection systems.

Notes about the ingredients (REACH)

You will find current information about the 

ingredients at: 

www.kaercher.com/REACH

The appliance may only be operated by 

persons who have read and understood the 

contents of this operating instructions man-

ual. Please ensure that you conform to all 

the safety instructions and regulations. 

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This operating instructions manual 

must be stored in such a way that it can 

be easily accessed by the operator. 

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Danger

Immediate danger that can cause severe 

injury or even death.

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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.

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice 

pellets.  Do not direct the jet pistol on per-

sons.  Keep third persons away from the 

place of use and when the machine is being 

operated (by cordoning off the area).

Do not touch/hold the nozzle or the dry ice 

jet when the machine is running. 

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Danger

Risk of suffocation on account of carbon di-

oxide. The dry ice pellets are made of solid-

ified carbon dioxide. The carbon dioxide 

content in the air at the place where the ma-

chine is used will increase when the ma-

chine is running.  Ensure adequate 

ventilation at the place of use; if possible, 

use an alarm to warn persons. Symptoms 

of high levels of carbon dioxide in the air 

that is breathed in:

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3...5%: headache, faster breathing.

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7...10%: headache, nausea and per-

haps even unconsciousness.

If any of these symptoms occur, please 

switch off the machine immediately and get 

a breath of fresh air; improve the ventilation 

before starting work again with the machine 

or use respirators. 

Follow the safety specifications of the man-

ufacturer of dry ice. 

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of electro-static 

discharge; risk of damage to the electronic 

components. The object being cleaned can 

get charged electrically during the cleaning 

process.  Provide suitable earthing for the 

object being cleaned and ensure that the 

earthing remains intact during the entire 

cleaning process.  

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of electric shock. 

Pull the plug out of the socket before open-

ing the control cabinet.

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Danger

Risk of cold burns. Dry ice has a tempera-

ture of -79 °C. Never touch dry ice or cold 

parts of the machine without appropriate 

protection.

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice 

pellets or dirt particles. Wear close fitting 

safety goggles.

Risk of hearing impairment. Wear ear-pro-

tection aids.

The protective equipment may not prevent 

visual contact and the communication with 

the work environment.

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of flying dry ice 

pellets or dirt particles. 

Risk of injury when touching cold appliance 

parts.

Wear protective gloves and long-sleeved 

protective overalls as per EN 511.

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Danger

Risk of injury if the machine is left running 

in an unattended state. Disconnect the 

mains plug from the socket before perform-

ing any work.

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Danger

Risk of injury on account of electric shock. 

Pull the plug out of the socket before open-

ing the control cabinet.

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Danger

Risk of cold burns on account of dry ice or 

cold parts of the machine. While working on 

the machine, wear appropriate safety gear 

for protection against cold or remove dry 

ice and let the machine heat up.

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Danger

Danger arising from volumetric expansion 

and cryogenic burn.

Never put dry ice in your mouth.

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Warning

Risk of injury on account of the recoil force 

of the jet pistol.  Ensure that you are stand-

ing at a safe place and hold the jet pistol 

properly in your hand before pressing the 

trigger of the jet pistol.

Contents

Environmental protection  . . 

EN  . .  1

Safety instructions  . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  1

Proper use  . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  2

Function  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  2

Control elements. . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  3

Start up . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  4

Operation  . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  6

Shutting down . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  8

Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  8

Storage . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  8

Maintenance and care  . . . . 

EN  . .  8

Troubleshooting  . . . . . . . . . 

EN  . .  9

Technical specifications  . . . 

EN  .  11

Accessories  . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  .  12

Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 

EN  .  12

EC Declaration of Conformity

EN  .  12

Environmental protection Safety instructions

Danger or hazard levels

Symbols on the machine

General notes on safety

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