Safety Instructions - Kärcher SC 1.050 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 areas
the corresponding safety provisions must be
observed.

Never use the appliance in pools containing
water.

The device should not be used to clean elec-
trical appliances such as oven, exhaust, mi-
cro-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 exchange
of a damaged steam hose. You may only
use a steam hose that is recommended by
the manufacturer (see spare parts list for the
order number).

Never touch the mains plug and the socket
with wet hands.

Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos).

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 installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.

The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on the appliance.

In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the
appliance to sockets with a series connected
RCD adapter.

Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard-
ous. Only use a splashproof extension cable
with a minimum section of 3x1 mm².

The connection between power cord and ex-
tension 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 ensured.

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 device is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or are instructed by these per-
sons 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 when
it is in operation.

Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with
sockets.
Caution

Make sure that the power cable or extension
cables are not damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the
power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.

Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids
or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene,
paint thinner, and acetone) into the water
reservoir as these substances affect the ma-
terials 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 during
the operation.

Protect the appliance from rain. Do not store
outside.
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