Kärcher SC 3 EasyFix Operating Instructions Manual page 7

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
l Never disconnect accesso-
ries from the device while steam
is being expelled. Hot water
may drip out when disconnect-
ing accessory parts. Allow the
device to cool down first. Nev-
er open the maintenance / safe-
ty lock during operation. Allow
the device to cool down first. 
Do not clamp the steam lever /
steam key during operation. 
Replace a damaged steam hose
immediately with a steam hose
as recommended by the manu-
facturer. Do not steam any ob-
jects which contain harmful
substances (e.g. asbestos).
CAUTION Only operate or
store the device in accordance
with the description or figure. 
Check the device and the acces-
sories, in particular the power
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 other-
wise overheat, see chapter
Troubleshooting. Accidents or
damage due to the device falling
over. Before all actions with or
on the device, you must make
sure that it is stable.
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.
Care and service
WARNING Only carry out
servicing work when the mains
plug is pulled and the steam
cleaner has cooled down.
CAUTION Have repair
work carried out by the author-
ised customer service only.
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