Nilfisk-ALTO STEAMTEC 5 IH - Manual (Page 3)

STEAMTEC5IH
For your own safety
Before using
IjPSk the steam
cleaner, al-
!£SF ways read the
operating in­
structions and keep them read­
ily available.
The cleaner should only be used
by persons acquainted with its
use.
The cleaner should not be used
by children.
CAUTION:
Risk of burns and scalds.
Metal parts, water and hot steam
can cause severe burns.
Avoid contact with hot cleaner
surfaces, emerging water and
steam.
The use of the steam cleaner is
subject to valid national regula­
tions. Besides the operating
instructions and the binding
accident prevention regulations
valid in the country of use, ob­
serve recognized regulations for
safety and proper use.
Do not use any unsafe work
techniques.
Before start-up
Before starting up the cleaner,
check that it is in proper condi­
tion.
Do not switch the cleaner on if
there is no water in the boiler.
Do not start the cleaner near ex­
plosive and/or easily flammable
substances.
Use only tap water or distilled
water to fill the boiler. Distilled
water extends the service life
of the cleaner. Cleaning agents,
scents, solvents and other
chemical substances may dam­
age the cleaner and may be a
riskto health.
Regularly check whether the
steam hose and power cord
are damaged or show signs of
age. Only use the cleaner if the
steam hose and power cord are
intact.
Check the rated voltage of
the steam cleaner before con­
necting it to the mains supply
system. Ensure that the voltage
shown on the rating plate cor­
responds to the voltage of the
local mains power supply.
Never touch the plug and electri­
cal cables with wet hands.
It is recommended that the
steam cleaner should be con­
nected via a residual current
circuit breaker. This stops the
supply of electricity if the leak­
age current to earth exceeds 30
mA for 30 ms or it has an earth
tester circuit.
During use
Never leave the cleaner unsu­
pervised when it is connected.
Never turn the cleaner over or tilt
it while it is in operation.
Never use the cleaner when
other people are nearby.
Place the cleaner as far away
as possible from the object to
be cleaned.
Do not leave the cleaner near to
sources of heat (fire, radiators,
heating fans or other equipment
that radiates heat) and never
coverthe cleaner.
The steam jet can be dangerous
if it is misused. Never direct the
jet on to persons, animals, elec­
trically powered equipment or
the cleaner itself.
Remove condensed water from (' gr ')
the nozzle before starting up ^
the cleaner and after every work
break. To clean the nozzle, di­
rect the steam jet into a tank or
sink and actuate the steam lever
on the steam gun. After cleaning
the nozzle you can begin work
again as normal.
CAUTION:
Materials containing asbestos
and other hazardous substanc­
es should not be cleaned.
Do not use the steam jet to clean
switches, sockets, controllers,
etc. and other electrical parts on
electrical cleaners.
Make sure that the child-proof
lock is actuated on the handle
during work breaks.
To prevent the cleaner from
being used inadvertently dur­
ing work breaks, switch off the
cleaner and pull out the mains
plug.
Allow the cleaner to cool down
completely before storing it.
Store the cleaner in a dry place.
CAUTION!
Unsuitable extension cords can
represent a source of danger.
Always unwind cord from the
reels completely to prevent the
power cord overheating.
Extension cords are not recom­
mended, however if necessaray
refer to the following recommen­
dations:
Cordlength m Cross section
up to 20 m 0l.5mm2 02.5mm2
20 to 50 m 02.5mm2 04,Omm2
Do not damage the power cord
(e.g. by driving over it, pulling or
crushing it).
Disconnect the power cord by
grasping the plug only (do not
pull or tug the power cord).
Keep the power cord away from
hot surfaces.