Karcher SGV 8-5 - Manual (Page 9)

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Please read and com-
ply with these safety
instructions prior to the initial op-
eration of your appliance. Retain
these safety instructions for use
for future reference or for subse-
quent possessors.
– Please read the operating in-
structions for your machine
before using it, and pay par-
ticular attention to the follow-
ing safety instructions.
– Warning and information
plates on the machine pro-
vide important directions for
safe operation.
– Apart from the notes con-
tained herein the general
safety provisions and rules
for the prevention of acci-
dents of the legislator must be
observed.
– Keep packaging films away
from children, there is a risk of
suffocation!
ƽ Danger
For an immediate danger which
can lead to severe injuries or
death.
ṇ Warning
For a possibly dangerous situa-
tion which could lead to severe
injuries or death.
ṇ Caution
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to mi-
nor injuries.
Notice
Pointer to a possibly dangerous
situation, which can lead to
property damage.
ƽ Danger
– The voltage indicated on the
type plate must correspond to
the voltage of the electrical
source.
– Safety class I - Appliances
may only be connected to
sockets with proper earthing.
– While working with fluids
(such as detergents), we rec-
ommend the use of a safe
socket with overcurrent pro-
tection switch (max. 30 mA).
– Please use the mains cable
prescribed by the manufac-
turer; the same is also appli-
cable when you replace the
cables. See Operating In-
structions Manual for Order
Number and Type.
– Check the power cord with
mains plug for damage be-
fore every use. If the power
cord is damaged, please ar-
range immediately for the ex-
change by an authorized cus-
tomer service or a skilled
electrician.
– In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms,
connect the appliance to
sockets with a series con-
nected RCD adapter.
Safety Instructions for steam vacuum cleaners
Danger or hazard levels
Power connection
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