Kärcher K 2 Compact Manual De Instrucciones página 16

Installation and Startup
Illustrations on the picture pages
 Illustration
Mount loose parts delivered with appli-
ance prior to start-up.
 Park the appliance on an even surface.
 Illustration
Pull out the clamp from the trigger gun
and plug the high-pressure hose into
the trigger gun.
Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
 Illustration
Start up
ATTENTION
Impurities in the water can damage the
high-pressure pump and the accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.
Operation
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".
CAUTION
Only use equipment for less than 15 min-
utes continual.
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when us-
ing the jet for cleaning painted surfaces to
avoid damage.
ATTENTION
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
Cleaning
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Operation with detergent
Note: Detergent can only be added when
the device is operated in low pressure
mode.
 Illustration
Recommended cleaning method
 Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
 Spray off loosened dirt with the high
pressure jet.
After operation with detergent
 After operation with detergent: Run the
machine for approximately 1 minute for
a clear rinse.
Interrupting operation
 Illustration
Release the lever of the trigger gun and
lock it.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the trigger gun or the device when there is
no pressure in the system.
 Release the lever of the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to
release any remaining pressure in
the system.
 Lock the lever of the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water
supply.