Safety Instructions For Steam Cleaners; Hazard Levels; Symbols On The Machine - Kärcher SC 2 Kurzanleitung

Safety Instructions for Steam
Cleaners
Apart from the notes contained herein
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the general safety provisions and rules
for the prevention of accidents of the
legislator must be observed.
Warnings and notes that are attached
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on the appliance provide important
notes for the safe operation.

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.

Symbols on the machine

CAUTION
Danger of scalding by steam!
Electric components
DANGER
 Never use the appliance in pools con-
taining water.
 Do not level the steam jet directly at
equipment that contains electrical com-
ponents, such as the inside of ovens.
 Check the appliance and the accesso-
ries, especially the power cord, the
safety lock and the steam hose for
proper condition.
Do not use the appliance in case of
damage.
 If the power cord is damaged, please
arrange immediately for the exchange
by an authorized customer service or a
skilled electrician.
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 Promptly replace a damaged steam
hose. You may only use a steam hose
that is recommended by the manufac-
turer.
 Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
 Always disconnect the mains plug and
allow the steam cleaner to cool down
before performing any maintenance
work.
 Repair works may only be performed by
the authorized customer service.
 The connection between the power
cord and extension cable must not lie in
water.
WARNING
 The appliance may only be connected
to an electric supply that has been in-
stalled by an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate of the
appliance.
 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter.
 Only use splash-proof electrical exten-
sion cables with a minimum cross-sec-
tion of 3x1 mm²
 Replace couplings at the power cord or
extension cable only with couplings that
have the same protection against
splashing water and the same mechan-
ical strength.
 Be very careful while cleaning tiled
walls with sockets.
CAUTION
 Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cable is not damaged by running
over, pinching, dragging or the like. Pro-
tect the power cords from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
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