Kärcher SC 1475 Kurzanleitung Seite 18

Safety Instructions
Warnings and notes that are attached on the
appliance provide important notes for safe
operation.
Apart from the notes contained herein the
general safety provisions and rules for the
prevention of accidents of the legislator must
be observed.
Electrical connection
Only connect the appliance to properly
earthed sockets.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the voltage of the
socket.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter. If you are not
sure, please contact an electrician.
Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or similar. Pro-
tect the power cord from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
Only use a splashproof extension cable
with a minimum section of 3x1 mm².
The connection between power cord and
extension cable must not lie in water.
Never use a damaged power cord or ex-
tension cable! If the power cord is dama-
ged it must be replaced with a special
power cord available from the manufac-
turer or his customer service.
If couplings of the power cord or extensi-
on cable are replaced the splash protec-
tion and the mechanical tightness must
be ensured.
Application
Check the faultless condition of the ap-
pliance and the accessories before using
it. Otherwise, the appliance must not be
used. Please check in particular the po-
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wer cord, the steam boiler seal, and the
steam hose.
The steam hose must not be damaged
(risk of scalds). A damaged steam hose
must be replaced immediately. You may
only use a steam hose that is recommen-
ded by the manufacturer (see spare
parts list for the order number).
Never fill solvents, solvent-containing li-
quids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents,
benzene, paint thinner, and acetone)
into the water reservoir as these sub-
stances affect the materials used on the
appliance.
It is not allowed to use the appliance in
hazardous locations. If the appliance is
used in hazardous areas the correspon-
ding safety provisions must be observed.
The appliance must be used on a flat
surface.
The steam switch must not be locked du-
ring the operation.
Never touch the steam jet with your
hands and never direct the steam jet to
persons or animals (risk of scalds).
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).
The operator must use the appliance
properly. He must consider the local con-
ditions and must pay attention to third
parties, in particular children, when wor-
king with the appliance.
This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with redu-
ced physical, sensory or mental abilities
or lacking experience and/or knowledge,
unless they are supervised by a person
responsible for their safety or are instruc-
ted by these persons on the use of the
device. Children should be supervised,
to ensure that they do not play with the
device.
Never leave the appliance unattended
as long as it is in operation.