Karcher SC 5-800 C EU - Manual (Page 17)

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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 maintenance 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).
 The maintenance lock must not be
opened during operation.
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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 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 water.
 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 can be used by children
aged from 8 years and above and per-
sons with reduced physical, sensory or
mental capabilities or lack of experi-
ence and knowledge if they have been
given supervision or instruction con-
cerning use of the appliance in a safe
way and understand the hazards in-
volved. Children shall not play with the
appliance. Cleaning and user mainte-
nance shall not be made 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.
 Never fill solvents, solvent-containing
liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. deter-
gents, benzene, paint thinner, and ace-
tone) into the water reservoir as these
substances affect the materials used on
the appliance.
 The appliance must not be carried dur-
ing cleaning.
Safety instructions
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