Safety Instructions - Kärcher SC 1202 Kurzanleitung

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 ar-
eas the corresponding safety provisions
must be observed.
Never use the appliance in pools con-
taining 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 pow-
er 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 rec-
ommended 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.
asbestos).
Never touch the steam jet from a short
distance with your hands and never di-
rect the steam jet to persons or animals
(risk of scalds).
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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
correspond with the type plate on the ap-
pliance.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter.
Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use a splashproof exten-
sion 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 exten-
sion cable are replace the splash protec-
tion and the mechanical tightness must
be ensured.
The operator must use the appliance
correctly. When working with the appli-
ance, he must consider the local condi-
tions and pay due care and attention to
other persons, in particular children, who
are nearby.
This device is not intended for use by
persons (including children) with re-
duced physical, sensory or mental abili-
ties or lacking experience and/or
knowledge, unless they are supervised
by a person responsible for their safety
or are instructed by these persons on the
use of the device. Children should be su-
pervised, 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.