Kärcher K 2 Basic Manual Del Usuario página 25

Operation
CAUTION
Dry runs lasting longer than two minutes
lead to damages to the high pressure
pump. If the appliance does not build up
pressure within two minutes, switch it off
and proceed as instructed in the Chapter
"Troubleshooting".
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.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the trigger gun
and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger
gun; the device will switch off again.
High pressure remains in the system.
Operation with washing brush
ATTENTION
Risk of damage to the paintwork
When working with the washing brush, it
must be free of dirt or other particles.
 Push the washing brush into the trigger
gun and fasten it by a 90° turn.
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Operation with detergent
DANGER
When using detergents, the material data
safety sheet issued by the detergent manu-
facturer must be adhered to, especially the
instructions regarding personal protective
equipment.
 Connect the detergent tank to the foam
nozzle.
 Connect the foam nozzle to the trigger
gun.
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.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
 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 appliance while there
is no pressure in the system.
 Release the lever on 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 re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water
supply.