Water supply from mains
Warning
According to applicable regulations, the ap-
pliance must never be used on the drinking
water net without a system separator. A
suitable system separator by KÄRCHER or
alternatively a system separator according
to EN 12729 type BA must be used.
Water that has flown through a system sep-
arator is no longer classified as drinking
water.
Caution
Always connect the system separator to
the water supply, never directly to the appli-
ance!
Illustration
Screw the coupling element to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
Drawing in water from open reservoirs
This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work
with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back-
flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.
4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g.
from water butts or ponds (see specifica-
tions for max. suction height).
Fill the suction hose with water.
Screw the suction hose into the water
connection of the appliance and insert it
into the water source (e.g. rainwater
drum).
Start up
Caution
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to
damage of the high-pressure pump. If the
appliance does not build up pressure within
2 minutes, switch the appliance off and pro-
ceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
Illustration
Push the high pressure hose into the
quick coupling until it locks audibly.
Note: Make sure the connection nipple
is aligned correctly.
Check the secure connection by pulling
on the high pressure hose.
Attach the water supply hose to the
coupling on the water connection.
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Note: The supply hose is not included.
Connect the water supply hose to the
water supply.
Completely open the water tap.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Switch the appliance on for a (max. of 2
minutes) and wait until the water exits at
the hand spray gun without bubbles.
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Danger
The water jet that is emitted from the high-
pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-
er acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure
that you have a firm footing and are also
holding the hand spray gun and spray lance
firmly.
Danger
High-pressure jets can be dangerous if im-
properly used. The jet may not be directed
at persons, animals, live electrical equip-
ment or at the appliance itself.
Caution
Car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood should not be cleaned with the dirt
blaster, as there is a risk of damage.
Illustration
Push the spray lance into the trigger
gun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
EN
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Operation