Safety Instructions - Kärcher SC 952 Manual Del Usuario

2. Safety Instructions

The warning and information decals attached to
the unit feature provide important details for safe
operation.
In addition to the information provided in the
Operating Instructions, the general safety
regulations and accident prevention ordinances
imposed by official authorities must be observed.
Electrical Connection
Connect the unit only to properly grounded
mains receptacles supplying the voltage
indicated on the rating plate.
In high-humidity environments, such as bath
installations, the unit may be operated only in
conjunction with an approved protective
ground-fault circuit interruptor. Please
obtain the advice of an electrical specialist.
The unit must be operated with the power
supply cord or cable as specified by the
manufacturer. No substitutions are permitted.
Never touch the power plug with wet hands.
Repair and service procedures may only be
performed by authorised customer service
depots or by experts who are thoroughly
familiar with all applicable safety regulations.
The power cord and/or extension cord must
not be subjected to of mechanical damage
by vehicle tyres, or to lateral or longitudinal
distress (squeezing, pinching or pulling).
The extension cord must have a minimum
cable cross section of 1 mm
spray-water protected. The cable coupling
must not be placed in water.
When replacing couplings on power or
extension cords, the splash protection and
mechanical strength must be maintained.
Observe the maintenance instructions.
Operating Specifics
Prior to each use, the unit must be inspected
for proper condition and operational safety. If
the unit is found to be in unsatisfactory or
unsafe condition, its use is prohibited. Please
check especially the electrical power
connection.
Never fill the tank with solvent-bearing
liquids or undiluted acids! This particularly
includes cleaning agents, petrol or paint
thinner. EXPLOSION HAZARD! Also, do not
use acetone, undiluted acids and solvents,
because they attack the materials of which
the unit is constructed.
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During operation, the steam control lever
must not be wedged open.
Never touch the steam jet with your hand, or
direct it at persons or animals (scalding
hazard).
Materials containing asbestos and other
items known to contain hazardous
substances must not be steam-cleaned.
The operator may use the unit only as
described in the Operating Instructions. He
is obligated to observe local conditions and,
while working with the unit, take into account
the presence of third persons, and especially
children.
The unit may be operated only by persons
who have been thoroughly instructed in its
use, or who have provided proof of their ability
to operate the unit, and who have been
expressly charged with operating the unit.
The appliance is not intended for use by
young children or infirm persons without
supervision.
Young children should be supervised to
ensure that they do not play with the
appliance.
The unit must never be without supervision
while it is operating.
In the event that the unit is used at petrol
stations and in other hazardous areas, the
appropriate safety regulations must be
observed. Operation of the unit in explosive
environments is prohibited.
Cleaning of electrical appliances
When cleaning electrical appliances
(including electric cookers), they must be cut
off from the mains (switch off circuit breakers
or remove the fuse). Before returning them to
normal operation, the appliances must be
allowed to dry thoroughly. Please observe
the instructions of the respective appliance
manufacturers!
Steam cleaning is prohibited on all electrical
appliances, i.e., hair dryers, electrical
heaters, etc. that allow direct steam contact
with electrical wiring and switches. The
steam could enter into the electrical
components and, on condensing, cause an
electrical defect.
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