Kärcher HDS 2.3/12 C Ed Manual De Uso página 9

Water shortage safeguard
– The water shortage safeguard prevents the burner
to be turned on when there is water shortage.
– A sieve prevents the contamination of the safe-
guard and must be cleaned regular.
Temperature stop for exhaust gases
– The temperature stop switches off the machine
when the waste gases have reached very high tem-
peratures.
Start up
WARNING
Risk of injury! Appliance, accessories, supply lines and
connections must be in fault-free condition. If they are
not in a perfect state then the appliance must not be
used.
 Lock parking brake.
Installing the handle
Figure 3
Screw tightening torque: 6.5-7.0 Nm
Install the tool bag
Figure 4
 Hook the tool bag onto the top tabs on the appli-
ance.
 Tilt the tool bag down and lock it into place.
 Fasten the tool bag with 2 screws (torque: 6.5 -
7.0 Nm).
Install the hand-spray gun, the jet pipe, the
nozzle and the high pressure hose
Note: The EASY!Lock system joins components with a
quick-fasten thread solidly and securely with just one
turn.
Figure 5
 Join the spray lance with the trigger gun and tighten
until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
 Mount the nozzle on the spray lance (marking on
the adjustment ring at the top) and hand-tighten it
(EASY!Lock).
 Join the high-pressure hose with trigger gun and
high-pressure connection of the appliance and
tighten until hand-tight (EASY!Lock).
Refill fuel
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Only refill diesel oil or light fuel oil.
Inappropriate fuels, e.g. petrol, must not be used.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty
fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
 Refill fuel.
 Close tank lock.
 Wipe off spilled fuel.
Refill detergent
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Use Kärcher products only.
– Under no circumstances fill solvents (petrol, ace-
ton, diluting agent etc.)
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– Observe safety and handling instructions by the de-
tergent manufacturer.
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning and care ap-
pliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
 Refill detergent.
For connection values refer to technical specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum length 24.6 ft/
7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/4") to the water con-
nection of the unit and to the water inlet (e.g. tap)
using the water connection adapter.
Note: The supply hose is not included in the scope of
delivery.
Suck in water from vessel
 Connect suction hose (minimum diameter 3/4")
with filter (accessory) to the water connection point.
– Max. suck height: 1.6 ft (0.5 m)
Until the pump sucked in water, you should:
 Close the dosing valve for the detergent.
DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never suck in water
from a drinking water container. Never suck in liquids
which contain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or
unfiltered water. The sealings within the device are not
solvent resistant. The spray mist of solvents is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poisonous.
– For connection values, see technical data and type
plate.
– The electrical connections must be done by an
electrician according to NEC and local codes.
GFCI INSTRUCTIONS
 STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Circuit Interrupter
(GFCI) into a working outlet.
 STEP 2: Press ''TEST'', then press ''RESET'' to as-
sure proper connection to power.
Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI may be
different from this illustration.
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray
lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray
pipe firmly with both hands.
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Water connection
Power connection
Operation
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