Karcher DE 4002 EU - Manual (Page 5)

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Please read and comply with
these safety instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance.
Retain these safety instructions for use for
future reference or for subsequent posses-
sors.
– Please read the operating instructions
for your machine before using it, and
pay particular attention to the following
safety instructions.
– Warning and information plates on the
machine provide important directions
for 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.
– 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 earth-
ing.
– Check the power cord with mains plug
for damage before every use. If the
power cord is damaged, please arrange
immediately for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or a skilled
electrician.
– Please use the mains cable prescribed
by the manufacturer; the same is also
applicable when you replace the ca-
bles. See Operating Instructions Manu-
al for Order Number and Type.
– The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed by an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
– In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect
the appliance to sockets with a series
connected RCD adapter.
– Never touch the mains plug and the
socket with wet hands.
– Make sure that the power cord or exten-
sion cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the cable from heat, oil, and
sharp edges.
– Unsuitable extension cables can be
hazardous. Only use a splashproof ex-
tension cable with a minimum 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 replace the splash pro-
tection and the mechanical tightness
must be ensured.
– Do not clean the appliance with a water
hose or high-pressure water jet (danger
of short circuits or other damage).
– 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.
– Please arrange for the immediate re-
placement of a damaged steam hose.
You may only use a steam hose that is
recommended by the manufacturer.
– Never fill solvents, solvent-containing
liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. deter-
gents, benzene, paint thinner, and ace-
tone) into the boiler as these
substances affect the materials used on
the appliance.
– If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre-
sponding safety provisions must be
observed. It is not allowed to use the
appliance in hazardous locations.
– The appliance must provide of a stable
ground.
– The steam switch must not be locked
during the operation.
Safety Instructions for Steam Cleaners
Power connection
Application
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