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Smart Control System
The "+/-" buttons on the high-pressure gun can be used
to select the pressure and detergent dosing levels. The
spray type can be changed by turning the 3-in-1 multi jet
spray lance.
Note
The sensitivity of materials can vary greatly depending
on age and condition. The recommendations are there-
fore not binding.
Flat jet nozzle
Pressure Display
level
Dirt grinder
Pressure Display
level
Detergent nozzle
Pressure Display
level
Recommended for e.g.
Stone terraces, asphalt,
metal surfaces, garden
utensils (wheelbarrow,
spade, etc.)
Cars / motorcycles, brick
surfaces, plastered
walls, plastic furniture
Wooden surfaces, bicy-
cle, sandstone surfaces,
rattan furniture
Recommended for e.g.
For particularly stubborn
dirt on stone terraces,
asphalt, metal surfaces,
garden utensils (wheel-
barrow, spade, etc.)
Recommended for e.g.
Operation with deter-
gent. Dosing the deter-
gent concentration as
needed
English
High-pressure operation
ATTENTION
Damage to painted or sensitive surfaces
Surfaces can be damaged when the jet is too close to
the surface or an unsuitable spray lance is used.
Maintain a minimum spray distance of 30 cm when
cleaning painted surfaces.
Do not clean car tyres, paint or sensitive surfaces such
as wood with the dirt grinder.
1. Insert the 3-in-1 Multi Jet spray lance and turn it 90°
to fix it in place. Be aware of the orientation!
Illustration P
ATTENTION
Spray type change when the lever of the high-pres-
sure gun is pressed
Damage to the spray lance
Let go of the lever of the high-pressure gun before
changing the spray type.
2. Select the spray type. Do this by turning the 3-in-1
Multi Jet spray lance until the required spray display
is visible above.
Illustration Q
3. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
4. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Activating the BOOST function
For cleaning stubborn dirt, the BOOST function can be
activated for 30 seconds regardless of the pressure lev-
el set. This increases the water pressure.
1. Hold down the "+" button on the high-pressure gun
until BOOST is highlighted on the LCD display.
Illustration R
After the BOOST function has expired, the device
works with the previously set pressure level.
As soon as the display stops flashing, the BOOST func-
tion is available again.
Operation with a washing brush
ATTENTION
Paint damage
Damage to surfaces through a dirty brush
Ensure that the washing brush is free from dirt or other
particles before using it.
Note
The device operates at low pressure when using wash-
ing brushes. This means that detergent can be mixed
with the water.
1. Insert the washing brush into the high-pressure gun
and turn by 90° to fasten it.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Failure to adhere to the safety data sheet
Incorrect handling of the detergent can seriously dam-
age your health
Observe the safety data sheet of the detergent manu-
facturer, in particular the instructions on personal pro-
tective equipment.
Note
A Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle is required for operat-
ing with detergent. KÄRCHER detergent can be pur-
chased ready to use in a Plug 'n' Clean detergent bottle.
1. Remove the cover from the Plug 'n' Clean detergent
bottle.
2. Plug the detergent bottle into the Plug 'n' Clean de-
tergent connection with the opening facing down.
Illustration S
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