Set-up/operation
Definition of abbreviations:
HP
=
High pressure
DT
=
Detergent
Description of the appliance
When unpacking, ensure that all accesso-
ries are included and that the appliance is
not damaged. Please contact your dealer if
you detect any transit damage.
See page 2 for illustrations
1 DT suction hose with filter
2 Power switch (ON/OFF)
3 HP output
4 Water connection with strainer
5 Coupling
6 Carrying handle
7 Power cable with plug
8 Handgun
9 Safety notch
10 HP hose
11 Spray lance with Variopower jet
12 Spray lance with Dirt Blaster
Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
" Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling: - Minimum
diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Mini-
mum length, 7.5 m.
" Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
" Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accessory
- order No. 4.730-059).
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Start up
" Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appli-
ance.
" Push the appropriate spray lance on to
the handgun and fasten it by turning it to
the right through 90°.
" Open tap.
" Plug in mains plug.
" Set main switch to "I/ON".
" Press safety catch on the handgun to re-
lease it and pull lever.
High pressure operation
Risk of injury
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force
when the water jet is discharged. Make sure
that you have a firm footing and are also
holding the handgun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with Variopower nozzle
" Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks.
Operation with detergents is possible
with low pressure (–)
Spray lance with dirt blaster
" for particularly stubborn stains.
Operation with detergents not possible
Operation with detergent (DT)
Note:
DT can only be added in low pressure mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are
intended for use with DT.
" Turn the Variopower jet to the lowest
pressure setting (–).
DT take-up from container
" Pull the required length of the DT suction
hose from the housing.
" Place the end the DT suction hose in a
container with DT solution.
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English