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Interrupting operation
1. Release the trigger of the high-pressure gun.
Note: The engine continues to run after releasing
the trigger.
2. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see chap-
ter Trigger lock.
WARNING
Danger of scalding when opening the thermostat
valve!
When the thermostat valve is opened, hot water es-
capes which can cause scalding.
Do not bring any parts of your body near the outlet open-
ing of the thermostat valve.
Stop the engine of the device if interruptions in opera-
tion last longer than 1 min.
3. Stop the engine if the interruption of operation lasts
longer than 1 min, see the engine operating instruc-
tions.
Depressurizing the device
1. Stop the engine, see engine operating instructions.
2. Pull the trigger of the high-pressure gun until the
high pressure is completely released.
Finishing operation
1. Close the water tap.
2. Depressurize the device, see chapter Depressuriz-
ing the device.
3. Lock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see chap-
ter Trigger lock.
4. Remove the water hose at the coupling plug.
5. Remove the high-pressure hose at the high-pres-
sure spigot, see chapter Fit the high-pressure hose
to the high-pressure spigot and high-pressure gun.
6. Remove the high-pressure hose from the high-pres-
sure gun, see chapter Fit the high-pressure hose to
the high-pressure spigot and high-pressure gun.
7. Wind up the high-pressure hose and fasten it to the
hook and loop strip.
Illustration K
8. Hook the high-pressure gun into the high-pressure
gun holder.
9. Allow the device to cool down.
Transport
DANGER
Danger of explosion and fire if the device is tilted
too far!
Fuel may leak and ignite or explode if the device is tilted
too far.
Tilt the device max. 45° when pushing or pulling.
Store and transport the device so that it stands horizon-
tally on the vibration dampers and the wheels.
WARNING
Risk of injury, risk of damage!
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Stow or secure the device in accordance with the appli-
cable guidelines so that it does not slide or jostle around
during transport.
Pulling or pushing the device
1. Grasp the handle and tilt the device backwards via
the wheels by max. 45°.
Illustration L
2. Pull or push the device by the handle.
Transport with a vehicle
1. If necessary, fold down the handle, see chapter
Folding the handle.
2. Before transporting the device and accessories,
stow or secure them so that they will not slip or be
thrown around when accelerating, braking, corner-
ing or in the event of an accident.
CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
ATTENTION
Risk of frost
Devices that are not completely emptied can be de-
stroyed by frost.
Fully empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
1. Close the water tap.
2. Remove the coupling socket of the water hose at the
coupling plug.
3. Start the engine, see engine operating instructions.
4. Unlock the trigger of the high-pressure gun, see
chapter Trigger lock.
5. Operate the trigger lever for max. 1 min until the wa-
ter is completely expelled from the device.
6. Stop the engine, see engine operating instructions.
7. Remove the high-pressure hose at the high-pres-
sure spigot, see chapter Fit the high-pressure hose
to the high-pressure spigot and high-pressure gun.
8. Allow the water to drain completely from the high-
pressure hose and the high-pressure gun with spray
lance.
9. Wind up the high-pressure hose and fasten it to the
hook and loop strip.
10. Hang the high-pressure gun in the high-pressure
gun holder.
11. Allow the device to cool down.
12. If necessary, fold down the handle, see chapter
Folding the handle.
13. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.
Folding the handle
Note
The handle can be folded forwards for space-saving
transport and storage.
1. Finish operation, see chapter Finishing operation.
2. Remove the high-pressure gun from the high-pres-
sure gun holder.
3. Pull the ring to release the locking pin from the locat-
ing hole on the handle.
Illustration M
4. Fold the handle forward and release the ring.
5. Fold the handle forward until the locking pin engag-
es in the locating hole on the handle.
Note
The handle is raised in the same way as it is folded.
Care and service
Timely and correctly performed maintenance is a pre-
requisite for the safety, economy and reliable, trouble-
free operation of the device. This also helps to reduce
environmental pollution.
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