Safety Instructions - Kärcher SC 1133 Originalbetriebsanleitung

Safety instructions

Danger

The appliance may not be used in areas
where a risk of explosion is present.

If the appliance is used in hazardous are-
as the corresponding safety provisions
must be observed.

Never use the appliance in pools contain-
ing water.

The device should not be used to clean
electrical appliances such as oven, ex-
haust, micro-wave, televisions, lamps,
hair-dryer, electrical heating systems, etc.

Check the faultless condition of the appli-
ance and the accessories before using it.
Otherwise, the appliance must not be used.
Please check in particular the power cord,
the safety lock, and the steam hose.

If the power cord is damaged, please ar-
range immediately for the exchange by an
authorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.

Please arrange for the immediate ex-
change of a damaged steam hose. You
may only use a steam hose that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer (see spare
parts list for the order number).

Never touch the mains plug and the sock-
et with wet hands.

Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g.
asbestos).

Never touch the steam jet from a short dis-
tance with your hands and never direct
the steam jet to persons or animals (risk of
scalds).
Warning

The appliance may only be connected to
an electrical supply which has been in-
stalled in accordance with IEC 60364.

The appliance may only be connected to
alternating current. The voltage must cor-
respond with the type plate on the appli-
ance.

In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the
appliance to sockets with a series con-
nected RCD adapter.
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Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
ardous. 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.

If couplings of the power cord or extension
cable are replaced the splash protection
and the mechanical tightness must be en-
sured.

The operator must use the appliance cor-
rectly. When working with the appliance, he
must consider the local conditions and pay
due care and attention to other persons, in
particular children, who are nearby.

This appliance can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and persons
with reduced physical, sensory or mental
capabilities or lack of experience and
knowledge if they have been given super-
vision or instruction concerning use of the
appliance in a safe way and understand
the hazards involved. Children shall not
play with the appliance. Cleaning and
user maintenance shall not be made by
children without supervision.

Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.

Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls
with sockets.
Caution

Make sure that the power cable or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or similar. Pro-
tect the power cable from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.

Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liq-
uids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents,
benzene, paint thinner, and acetone) into
the water reservoir as these substances af-
fect the materials used on the appliance.

The appliance must provide of a stable
ground.

Use and store the unit only in accordance
with the specifications in the description
and/or figure.

The steam switch must not be locked dur-
ing the operation.

Protect the appliance from rain. Do not
store outside.
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