Kärcher SC 5 EasyFix Premium Operating Instructions Manual page 7

Risk of scalding from high wa-
ter output if you tilt the due to
more than 30° to the side when
using it.
Applies to SC 1 devices only
Risk of scalding on the hot
steam boiler. Allow the steam
boiler to cool down before filling
it with water.
Does not apply to SC 3 devices
lNever disconnect accessories
from the device while steam is
being expelled. Hot water may
drip out when disconnecting ac-
cessory parts. Allow the device
to cool down first. Never open
the maintenance / safety lock
during operation. Allow the de-
vice to cool down first. Do not
clamp the steam lever / steam
key during operation. Replace
a damaged steam hose immedi-
ately with a steam hose as rec-
ommended by the
manufacturer. lDo not steam any
objects which contain harmful
substances (e.g. asbestos).
CAUTION Only operate or
store the device in accordance
with the description or figure.
lCheck the device and the ac-
cessories, in particular the pow-
er supply cable, safety lock and
steam hose, to make sure it is in
proper safe and reliable condi-
tion before operation each time.
Do not use the device if it is
damaged. Replace damaged
components immediately. Only
switch on the device when water
is present in the steam boiler.
The device may otherwise over-
heat, see chapter Troubleshoot-
ing. Accidents or damage due
to the device falling over. Before
all actions with or on the device,
you must make sure that it is sta-
ble.
ATTENTION Do not fill with
any cleaning agents or other
supplements. Do not operate
the device at temperatures be-
low 0 °C. Never leave the de-
vice unsupervised while it is in
operation. Protect the device
from rain. Do not store the de-
vice outdoors. Device damage.
Never pour solvents, liquids
which contain solvents or diluted
acids (e.g. cleaning agent, pet-
rol, paint thinner and acetone)
into the boiler / water reservoir.
For upright machines
CAUTION In order to guar-
antee stability, place the device
on a firm, flat surface. Do not
carry the device when perform-
ing cleaning work.
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