Kärcher DE 4002 Original Instructions Manual page 3

IMPORTANT SAFETY IN-
STRUCTIONS
READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE US-
ING THIS MACHINE
 Inform your dealer immediately if there
is any shipping damage.
 Completely remove the accessories
from the box.
 Only operate the steam cleaner from a
grounded outlet. Refer to the Technical
data for the necessary main fuse.
 Connect to a properly grounded outlet
only. See Grounding Instructions.
When using an electrical machine, basic
precautions should always be followed, in-
cluding the following: This steam cleaner is
intended for commercial use.
1 DISCONNECT STEAM CLEANER
FROM POWER CIRCUIT before re-
moving the cover, performing mainte-
nance work, and when not in use.
2 DO NOT LEAVE the machine unattend-
ed when plugged in.
3 ALWAYS CHECK THE POWER SUP-
PLY CORD for damage or signs of any
aging before each use.
4 DO NOT PULL OR CARRY STEAM
CLEANER BY CORD. Do not close
door on cord or pull cord around sharp
edges.
5 KEEP CORD AWAY FROM HEAT AND
OIL. Do not leave cord lying around af-
ter job is complete. It can become a trip-
ping hazard.
6 DO NOT RUN STEAM CLEANER
OVER CORD.
7 TURN SWITCH TO OFF before unplug-
ging power supply cord.
8 DO NOT UNPLUG BY PULLING
CORD. To unplug, grasp plug, not cord.
9 DO NOT GRASP PLUG WITH WET
HANDS.
10 A DAMAGED CORD OR PLUG should
only be replaced by an authorized serv-
ice center representative. DO NOT AT-
TEMPT TO REPAIR POWER CORD.
11 TO AVOID SHOCK, do not expose to
rain. Store indoors.
12 USE ONLY AS RECOMMENDED BY
THIS MANUAL. Use only with recom-
mended attachments.
13 KEEP HAIR, CLOTHING, LOOSE
JEWELRY, FINGERS and all parts of
the body away from openings and mov-
ing parts.
14 DO NOT BLOCK OR OBSTRUCT
OPENINGS. Keep openings free of lint,
hair, dust, and anything that restricts air
flow.
15 CONNECT STEAM CLEANER WITH
PROPERLY GROUNDED OUTLET
ONLY. See grounding instructions.
16 DO NOT ALLOW STEAM CLEANER
TO BE USED AS A TOY. Keep children
away from Steam Cleaner.
17 DO NOT LEAVE UNATTENDED while
Steam Cleaner is running.
18 DO NOT USE IF CORD, PLUG, FIL-
TER, OR STEAM CLEANER IS IN
POOR CONDITION. If the Steam
Cleaner has been dropped, damaged,
exposed to weather, or dropped into
water; have it checked by an authorized
service.
19 ALWAYS USE EYE PROTECTION
when operating Steam Cleaner.
20 USE EXTRA CAUTION when operating
on stairs.
21 STAY ALERT! Do not use Steam
Cleaner when you are tired or under the
influence of drugs, alcohol or medica-
tion.
SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS
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