Karcher SC 1-030 B - Manual (Page 15)

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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 ap-
pliance and the accessories before us-
ing 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
arrange 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 ob-
jects 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
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond 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 electrical extension cables
can be hazardous. Only use a splash-
proof electrical extension cable with a
minimum cross-section of 3x1 mm².
 The connection between power cord
and extension cable must not lie in wa-
ter.
 If couplings of the power cord or exten-
sion cable are replaced the splash pro-
tection 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 appliance is not intended for use
by persons with limited physical, sen-
soric or mental capacities or lack of ex-
perience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and super-
vised by a person in charge of their
safety or if they received precise in-
structions on the use of this appliance.
 Children must only use this appliance if
they are older than 8 and if they are su-
pervised by a person responsible for
their safety or if they are instructed on
the use of the appliance by such per-
son.
 Supervise children to prevent them
from playing with the appliance.
 Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be performed 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 ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
Safety instructions
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