Safety instructions – Karcher HDC advanced User Manual
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Warnings and notes that are attached on the 
appliance provide important notes for the 
safe operation.
Apart from the notes contained herein the 
general safety provisions and rules for the 
prevention of accidents of the legislator must 
be observed.
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Electrical connection
Only connect the appliance to properly 
earthed sockets.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect 
the appliance to sockets with a series 
connected RCD adapter. If you are not 
sure, please contact an electrician.
The voltage indicated on the type plate 
must correspond to the voltage of the 
socket.
Never touch the mains plug and the 
socket with wet hands.
Only use a splashproof extension cable 
with a minimum section of 3x1 mm². 
The connection between power cord and 
extension cable must not lie in water.
Never use a damaged power cord or ex-
tension cable! If the power cord is dam-
aged it must be replaced with a special 
power cord available from the manufac-
turer or his customer service.
Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by running 
over, pinching, dragging or similar. Pro-
tect the power cord from heat, oil, and 
sharp edges.
If couplings of the power cord or exten-
sion cable are replace the splash protec-
tion and the mechanical tightness must 
be ensured.
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Application
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 steam boiler seal, and the 
steam hose.
The steam hose must not be damaged 
(risk of scalds). A damaged steam hose 
must be replaced immediately. You may 
only use a steam hose that is recom-
mended by the manufacturer (see spare 
parts list for the order number).
Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liq-
uids or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, 
benzene, paint thinner, and acetone) 
into the water reservoir as these sub-
stances affect the materials used on the 
appliance.
It is not allowed to use the appliance in 
hazardous locations. If the appliance is 
used in hazardous areas the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be ob-
served. 
The appliance must provide of a stable 
ground.
The steam switch must not be locked 
during the operation.
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).
Never use the appliance to clean objects 
containing hazardous substances (e.g. 
asbestos).
The operator must use the appliance 
properly. He must consider the local con-
ditions and must pay attention to third 
parties, in particular children, when 
working with the appliance.
The appliance must not be operated by 
children, young persons or persons who 
have not been instructed accordingly.
Please be careful when refilling the hot 
boiler with water. The water could splash 
back! Scalding danger!
Never leave the appliance unattended 
as long as it is in operation.
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