Kärcher SV 7 User Manual page 17

 Do not level the steam jet di-
rectly at equipment that con-
tains electrical components,
such as the inside of ovens.
 Check the faultless condition
of the appliance and the ac-
cessories before using it.
Otherwise, the appliance
must not be used. Please
check in particular the power
cord, the safety lock, and the
steam hose.
 If the power cord is damaged,
please arrange immediately
for the exchange by an au-
thorized customer service or
a skilled electrician.
 Please arrange for the imme-
diate exchange of a damaged
steam hose. You may only
use a steam hose that is rec-
ommended by the manufac-
turer (see spare parts list for
the order number).
 Never touch the mains plug
and the socket with wet
hands.
 Never operate the machine
bare-foot.
 Do not touch the machine
with wet hands or feet when
the mains plug is inserted in
the socket.
 Never dip the machine, the
cable or the plugs in water or
other liquids.
 Never use the appliance to
clean objects containing haz-
ardous substances (e.g. as-
bestos)
.
 Never touch the steam jet
from a short distance with
your hands and never direct
the steam jet to persons or
animals (risk of scalds).
WARNING
 The appliance may only be
connected to an electrical
supply which has been in-
stalled in accordance with
IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be
connected to alternating cur-
rent. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate on
the appliance.
 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms,
connect the appliance to
sockets with a series con-
nected RCD adapter.
 Unsuitable electrical exten-
sion cables can be hazard-
ous. Only use a splash-proof
electrical extension cable
with a minimum cross-section
of 3x1 mm².
 The connection between
power cord and extension ca-
ble must not lie in water.
 If couplings of the power cord
or extension cable are re-
placed the splash protection
and the mechanical tightness
must be ensured.
 The operator must use the
appliance correctly. When
working with the appliance,
he must consider the local
conditions and pay due care
and attention to other per-
sons, in particular children,
who are nearby.
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