Quick Reference; Safety Instructions - Kärcher SC 1.020 Mode D'emploi

Quick Reference

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Illustrations on Page 2
1 Unscrew the safety lock and fill the steam
cleaner with a max. of 1 litre of water.
2 Screw in safety cap.
3 Plug in the main plug.
The green and orange indicator lamps light
up.
4 Wait until the orange indicator lamp goes
out.
5 Connect the accessories to the steam gun.
The steam cleaner is ready to use.

Safety instructions

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Danger
The appliance may not be used in areas
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where a risk of explosion is present.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
the corresponding safety provisions must be
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observed.
Never use the appliance in pools containing
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water.
The device should not be used to clean elec-
trical appliances such as oven, exhaust, mi-
cro-wave, televisions, lamps, hair-dryer,
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electrical heating systems, etc.
Check the faultless condition of the appli-
ance and the accessories before using it.
Otherwise, the appliance must not be used.
Please check in particular the power cord,
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the safety lock, and the steam hose.
If the power cord is damaged, please ar-
range immediately for the exchange by an
authorized customer service or a skilled
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electrician.
Please arrange for the immediate exchange
of a damaged steam hose. You may only
use a steam hose that is recommended by
the manufacturer (see spare parts list for the
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order number).
Never touch the mains plug and the socket
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with wet hands.
Never use the appliance to clean objects
containing hazardous substances (e.g. as-
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bestos).
Never touch the steam jet from a short dis-
tance with your hands and never direct the
steam jet to persons or animals (risk of
scalds).
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Warning
The appliance may only be connected to an
electrical supply which has been installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.
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The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current. The voltage must corre-
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spond with the type plate on the appliance.
In wet rooms, e.g. bathrooms, connect the
appliance to sockets with a series connected
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RCD adapter.
Unsuitable extension cables can be hazard-
ous. Only use a splashproof extension cable
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with a minimum section of 3x1 mm².
The connection between power cord and ex-
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tension cable must not lie in water.
If couplings of the power cord or extension
cable are replaced the splash protection and
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the mechanical tightness must be ensured.
The operator must use the appliance cor-
rectly. 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 device is not intended for use by per-
sons (including children) with reduced phys-
ical, sensory or mental abilities or lacking
experience and/or knowledge, unless they
are supervised by a person responsible for
their safety or are instructed by these per-
sons on the use of the device. Children
should be supervised, to ensure that they do
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not play with the device.
Never leave the appliance unattended when

it is in operation.
Be very careful while cleaning tiled walls with
sockets.
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Caution
Make sure that the power cable or extension
cables are not damaged by running over,
pinching, dragging or similar. Protect the
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power cable from heat, oil, and sharp edges.
Never fill solvents, solvent-containing liquids
or undiluted acids (e.g. detergents, benzene,
paint thinner, and acetone) into the water
reservoir as these substances affect the ma-
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terials used on the appliance.
The appliance must provide of a stable

ground.
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
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the operation.
Protect the appliance from rain. Do not store
outside.
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