Interrupting Operation - Kärcher HDS 1.7/12 U Ed Manual Del Usuario

 With open hand spray gun turn device
on and off multiple times with the device
switch.
Note: By dismantling the spray lance from
the hand spray gun, the venting process is
accelerated.

Interrupting operation

 Release the pulling lever; the device will
switch off.
Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
 Release the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the back.
Release the pulling lever again; the de-
vice will switch on again.
Select spray type
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.
 Turn the casing of the nozzle till the de-
sired symbol matches the marking.
High pressure circular spray
(0°) for specially stubborn dirt
Flat low pressure spray
(CHEM) for operating using de-
tergents or cleaning at low
pressure.
High pressure flat spray (25°)
for large dirt areas
Operation with detergent
– For considerate treatment of the envi-
ronment use detergent economically.
– The detergent must be suitable for the
surface to be cleaned.
Illustration
 Take out detergent suck hose.
 Turn filter on the detergent suction hose
in order to dispense the detergent.
 Suspend end of suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
 Set nozzle to "CHEM".
 Set the detergent concentration accord-
ing to the surface to be cleaned.
Note: To prevent damage due to too much
pressure, always position high pressure ray
first from a greater distance towards object
to be cleaned.
Recommended cleaning method
– Loosen the dirt:
 Spray detergent economically and let it
work for 1...5 minutes but do not let it
dry up.
– Remove the dirt:
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
Operating with cold water
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
 Set the appliance switch to "1".
Operating with hot water
DANGER
Scalding danger!
 Set the appliance switch to "2".
After operation with detergent
 Completely close the filter at the deter-
gent suction hose (-).
 Set the appliance switch to "1".
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
appliance for at least 1 minute.
Turn off the appliance
DANGER
Danger of scalding from hot water! After op-
eration with hot water, the device must be
operated with openend handgun with cold
water for at least two minutes.
 Shut off water supply.
 Open the hand spray gun.
 Switch on the pump with the power
switch and allow to run for about 5-10
seconds.
 Close the hand spray gun.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
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