Kärcher SV 7 Manual De Instrucciones página 14

WARNING
 The appliance may only be connected to an electri-
cal supply which has been installed in accordance
with IEC 60364.
 The appliance may only be connected to alternat-
ing current. The voltage must correspond with the
type plate on the appliance.
 In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the appli-
ance to sockets with a series connected RCD
adapter.
Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be haz-

ardous. Only use a splash-proof electrical exten-
sion cable with a minimum cross-section of
3x1 mm².
 The connection between power cord and extension
cable must not lie in water.
 If couplings of the power cord or extension cable
are replaced the splash protection and the me-
chanical 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 persons, in particular children, who are
nearby.
 This appliance is not intended for use by persons
with limited physical, sensory or mental capacities
or lacking experience and/or skills, unless such
persons are accompanied and supervised by a per-
son in charge of their safety or they have received
precise instructions on the use of this appliance
and have understood the resulting risks.
 Children may only use this appliance if they are
over the age of 8 and supervised by a person in
charge of their safety, or if they have received in-
structions on the use of this appliance and have un-
derstood the resulting risks.
Children must not play with this appliance.

 Supervise children to prevent them from playing
with the appliance.
 Cleaning and user maintenance must not be per-
formed by children without supervision.
 Never leave the appliance unattended when it is in
operation.
 Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with sock-
ets.
 Do not use the machine to vacuum clean acids or
other solutions as they can damage the machine.
Also do not suck in explosive powders or liquids as
this can lead to explosion when these substances
come in contact with the internal parts of the ma-
chine.
 Do not suck in toxic substances.
 Do not suck in burning or glowing objects such as
cigarette buds, ash or other burning or glowing ma-
terials.
 Should the appliance fall down, it must be check by
an authorised after sales service as internal distur-
bances could be present, which constrain the safe-
ty of the product.
CAUTION
 Make sure that the power cable or extension cables
are not damaged by running over, pinching, drag-
ging or similar. Protect the power cable from heat,
oil, and sharp edges.
 Always switch off the machine and remove the plug
while filling the machine with water.
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 Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids or un-
diluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene, paint thin-
ner, and acetone) into the water reservoir as these
substances affect the materials used on the appli-
ance.
 The appliance must provide of a stable ground.
 Do not place the machine on heat-sensitive surfaces.
 Do not place the machine in the vicinity of swtich-
on stoves, electrical ovens or other sources of heat.
Press the switches lightly and avoid using sharp objects

such as pins, pens/pencils and similar objects.
 Use and store the unit only in accordance with the
specifications in the description and/or figure.
 The steam switch must not be locked during the op-
eration.
 Please switch off the machine first using the main
switch before disconnecting the machine from the
mains.
 To separate the machine from the mains, pull the
plug and not the power cord.
 Never wind the main cable around the machine,
definitely not till the machine is still hot.
Protect the appliance from rain. Do not store outside.
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Safety installations
Safety devices serve for the protection of the user and
must not be put out of operation or bypassed with re-
spect to their function.
Release button
 The handle on the steam suction hose is equipped
with a release button, which prevents accidental
steam release.
 In the event that the steam suction hose is shortly
unattended during operation, it is recommended to
activate the release button (push the stop button).
 In order to trigger the steam release again, deacti-
vate the release button (push the stop button
again).
Description of the Appliance
The scope of delivery of your appliance is illustrated on
the packaging. Check the contents of the appliance for
completeness when unpacking.
In the event of missing accessories or any transport
damage, please contact your dealer.
Please unfold the pages with the diagrams!
1 Main switch
2 Steam boiler switch
3 "Low water" - indicator lamp
4 Indicator lamp - Pressure level
5 Indicator lamps - vacuum performance
6 Transport handle, retractable
7 Filling nozzles for water tank
8 Steam regulation
9 Appliance connector with flap
10 Air exit grid
11 Rollers
12 Power cord
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