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Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
1. Pull the desired length of the detergent suction hose
out of the casing.
Illustration H
2. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with
detergent solution.
3. Use the Click-Vario Power spray lance.
4. Turn the spray lance to "MIX".
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
3. Insert the high-pressure gun into the high-pressure
gun storage compartment.
4. Place the high-pressure gun with the spray lance in
the parking position.
5. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.
Transport
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Carrying the device
1. Lift and carry the device by the carrying handles.
Pulling the device
1. Pull the transport handle out until it audibly latches
into place.
2. Pull the device via the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the device on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun.
3. Press the separation button on the high-pressure
gun and disconnect the high-pressure hose from the
high-pressure gun.
4. Press the casing of the high-pressure hose quick
coupling in the direction of the arrow and pull out the
high-pressure hose.
5. Store the high-pressure hose on the device.
6. Store the mains connection cable and accessories
on the device.
Observe the additional notes before storing the device
for a long period of time, see chapter Care and service.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.
Care and service
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
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Storage
Frost protection
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