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Frost protection
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.
2. Pull the sieve out.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration J
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of stor-
age.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
2. Clean the filter under running water.
Illustration K
Troubleshooting guide
Malfunctions often have simple causes that you can
remedy yourself using the following overview. When in
doubt, or in the case of malfunctions not mentioned
here, please contact your authorised Customer Service.
DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
Device not running
1. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
2. Check that the voltage specified on the type plate
corresponds to the voltage of the power source.
3. Check the mains connection cable for damage.
Device does not reach required pressure
The Water supply is too low.
1. Open the water tap fully.
2. Check the water supply for an adequate flow rate.
The sieve in the water connection is dirty.
1. Pull the sieve in the water connection out using flat
pliers.
2. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration J
Air is in the device.
1. Bleed the Device :
a Switch on the Device for a maximum of 2 minutes
without the Spray lance with high-pressure noz-
zle nozzle.
b Press the high-pressure gun and wait until Water
comes out of the Spray lance extension without
bubbles.
c Connect the jet Spray lance with the high-pres-
sure nozzle .
Strong pressure fluctuations
1. Clean the high-pressure nozzle:
a Use a needle to remove dirt from the nozzle drill.
b Rinse the high-pressure nozzle from the front
with water.
2. Check the water supply volume.
Device leaking
1. The device leaks a small amount for technical rea-
sons. If the leak is severe, request authorised Cus-
tomer Service.
Detergent is not sucked in
1. Separate the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle from the Spray lance extension and only
work with the Spray lance extension installed.
2. Clean the Filter on the Detergent Suction hose .
3. Check the Detergent Suction hose for kink points .
The warranty conditions issued by our sales company
responsible apply in all countries. We shall remedy pos-
sible malfunctions on your device within the warranty
period free of cost, provided that a material or manufac-
turing defect is the cause. In a warranty case, please
contact your dealer (with the purchase receipt) or the
next authorised customer service site.
(See overleaf for the address)
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