Karcher SC 6-800 C - Manual (Page 18)

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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.
 Do not direct the spray jet directly on
equipment containing electrical compo-
nents, such as the interior of ovens.
 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 electrical extension cables
can be hazardous. Only use a splash-
proof electrical extension cable with a
minimum cross-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 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 is not intended for use
by persons with limited physical, senso-
ry or mental capacities or lacking expe-
rience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and super-
vised by a person in charge of their
safety or they have received precise in-
structions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting
risks.
 Children may only use this appliance if
they are over the age of 8 and super-
vised by a person in charge of their
safety, or if they have received instruc-
tions on the use of this appliance and
have understood the resulting risks.
 Children must not play with this appli-
ance.
 Supervise children to prevent them
from playing with the appliance.
 Cleaning and user maintenance must
not be performed by children without
supervision.
 Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
 Be very careful while cleaning tiled
walls with sockets.
Safety instructions
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