Kärcher SC 2 Operating Instructions Manual page 4

Safe handling
DANGER
 The user must use the appliance as in-
tended. The person must consider the
local conditions and must pay attention
to other persons in the vicinity when
working with the appliance.
 The appliance may not be operated in
explosive atmospheres.
 If the appliance is used in hazardous ar-
eas the corresponding safety provisions
must be observed.
 Do not use the appliance if it fell down,
is visibly damaged or leaking.
 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).
 Never open the maintenance / safety
lock during operation. Allow appliance
to cool down first.
 Do not fill in detergents or other addi-
tives!
 Risk of scalding when the boiler is hot.
Allow the boiler to cool down prior to fill-
ing in water.
WARNING
 The appliance must not be operated by
children or persons who have not been
instructed accordingly.
 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 per-
sons are accompanied and supervised
by a person in charge of their safety or
they have received precise instructions
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.
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 Keep appliance out of reach of children
as long as it is switched on or hasn't
cooled down.
 Operate or store the appliance only in
accordance with the description or illus-
tration!
 Do not wedge the steam lever / the
steam button during operation.
 Only switch on the appliance when
there is water in the boiler. Otherwise
the appliance might overheat (see
Troubleshooting).
 Hot water may drip out of the accessory
parts while you are detaching them! Al-
low appliance to cool down.
 Never separate accessories from the
appliance as long as steam is escaping!
CAUTION
 Create stability for the appliance prior to
any work on or with the appliance to
prevent accidents or damage.
 Never fill solvents, solvent-containing
liquids or undiluted acids (e.g. deter-
gents, benzene, paint thinner, and ace-
tone) into the boiler as these substanc-
es affect the materials used on the ap-
pliance.
 Never leave the appliance unattended
as long as it is in operation.
ATTENTION
 In case of longer breaks and after use,
switch the appliance off at the main
switch / appliance switch and pull the
mains plug.
 Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
 Protect the unit from rain. Do not store
outside.
CAUTION
 Place the appliance on a solid, even
ground to ensure a safe footing.
 Do not carry the appliance during clean-
ing work.