Kärcher SC 4 Manual page 21

 Repair works may only be
performed by the authorized
customer service.
 The connection between the
power cord and extension ca-
ble must not lie in water.
WARNING
 The appliance may only be
connected to an electric sup-
ply that has been installed by
an electrician in accordance
with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be
connected to alternating cur-
rent. The voltage must corre-
spond with the type plate of
the appliance.
 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms,
connect the appliance to
sockets with a series con-
nected RCD adapter.
 Only use splash-proof electri-
cal extension cables with a
minimum cross-section of
3x1 mm²
 Replace couplings at the
power cord or extension ca-
ble only with couplings that
have the same protection
against splashing water and
the same mechanical
strength.
 Be very careful while cleaning
tiled walls with sockets.
CAUTION
 Make sure that the power
cord or extension cable is not
damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or the like.
Protect the power cords from
heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Safe handling
DANGER
 The user must use the appli-
ance as intended. The person
must consider the local condi-
tions and must pay attention
to other persons in the vicinity
when working with the appli-
ance.
 The appliance may not be op-
erated in explosive atmos-
pheres.
 If the appliance is used in
hazardous areas the corre-
sponding 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 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).
 Never open the maintenance
/ safety lock during operation.
Allow appliance to cool down
first.
 Do not fill in detergents or oth-
er additives!
 Risk of scalding when the
boiler is hot. Allow the boiler
to cool down prior to filling in
water.
WARNING
 The appliance must not be
operated by children or per-
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