Water Connection; Operation - Kärcher HD 9/23 DE Manual Original

Motor
Follow the instructions given in the sec-
tion "Safety Notes"!
 Read the operating instructions of the
engine manufacturer before start-up
and follow the safety instructions care-
fully.
 Check oil level of the engine.
Do not operate the appliance if the oil
level has fallen below "MIN".
 If required, top up oil carefully.
Refuel
DANGER
Risk of fire and explosion!
– Never use the appliance in closed
rooms; do not tank up when the engine
is hot or running.
– Do not smoke during fueling.
– Never fill up in the vicinity of open
flames or sparks.
– Do not spill any fuel – use a funnel.
– Wipe up spilled fuel.
– After refuelling, properly close the can
and tank.
 Fill fuel tank with diesel.

Water connection

For connection values refer to technical
specifications.
 Connect the supply hose (minimum
length 7.5 m, minimum diameter 3/4") to
the water connection point of the ma-
chine and at the water supply point (for
e.g. a tap).
 Open the water supply.
Note: The supply hose is not included.
Suck in water from vessel
DANGER
Never suck water from a drinking water
container.
Never suck in liquids which contain sol-
vents like lacquer thinner, petrol or oil. The
spray mist of solvents is highly inflamma-
ble, explosive and poisonous.
 Connect suction hose (minimum diame-
ter 3/4") with filter (accessory) to the
water connection point.
 Set dosing value for detergent to "0".
 Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Deaerating the appliance
 Unscrew nozzle screws and remove the
nozzle.
 Start the engine according to the oper-
ating instructions of the engine manu-
facturer.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun many
times.
 Switch on the appliance and let it run
until the water exiting from the spray
pipe is bubble-free.
 Switch off the appliance and fit the noz-
zle again.
DANGER
Risk 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.
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and
the spray pipe firmly with both hands.
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever
may not be locked during the operation.
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if
the safety lever is damaged.
Risk of injury from high-pressure water jet.
Slide the safety catch on the trigger gun for-
ward before performing any work with the
appliance.
The device generates a high noise level.
Risk of hearing impairment. Always use
proper hearing protection while working
with the device.
EN – 5

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