Interrupting Operation; Finishing Operation; Frost Protection; Transport - Kärcher HD 6/15 M Portable Manuel D'utilisation

Use detergents sparingly to help conserve the environ-
ment.
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalogue or our de-
tergent information sheets.
Figure B
Foam nozzle
1
Container
2
Gate
3
Detergent mixing: 3=high, 2=medium, 1=low
Suction hose
4
EASY!Force high-pressure gun
5
1. Unscrew the container.
2. Plug the desired gate into the suction hose.
3. Fill the detergent into the container.
4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.
5. Remove the spray lance from the high-pressure gun.
6. Connect the foam nozzle to the high-pressure gun
and hand-tighten.
7. Start up the high-pressure cleaner.
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.
Rinsing out the foam lance
The foam lance must be flushed after use to prevent the
formation of detergent deposits.
1. Unscrew the container.
2. Pour the remaining detergent back into the original
packaging.
3. Fill the container with clear water.
4. Screw the container onto the foam nozzle.
5. Operate the foam nozzle for approx. 1 minute to
flush the detergent residue.
6. Empty the container.

Interrupting operation

1. Close the high-pressure gun, the device will switch
off.
2. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.
Note
The water pressure in the high-pressure hose is re-
duced by approx. 70% when the device is switched off.
This reduces the actuating force of the high-pressure
gun and extends the service life of the device.
Continuing operation
1. Unlock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch to the rear.
2. Open the high-pressure gun, the device will switch
on again.

Finishing operation

1. Close off the water inlet.
2. Open the high-pressure gun.
3. Set the power switch to "I" and allow the device to
run for 5 to 10 seconds.
4. Close the high-pressure gun.
5. Turn the power switch to "0/OFF".
6. Pull the mains plug out of the socket only when your
hands are dry.
7. Disconnect the water inlet.
8. Open the high-pressure gun until the device is com-
pletely depressurised.
9. Lock the high-pressure gun by pushing the safety
latch of the high-pressure gun to the front.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Frost destroys the device if it is not completely
drained of water.
Store the device in a frost-free location.
If frost-free storage is not possible:
1. Drain the water.
2. Pump commonly available anti-freeze through the
device.
3. Allow the device for run for a maximum of 1 minute
until the pump and lines are empty.
Note
Use commonly available, Glycol-based vehicle anti-
freeze. Observe the handling instructions of the anti-
freeze manufacturer.
CAUTION
Risk of injury, risk of damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport.
ATTENTION
Risk of damage
Protect the trigger of the high-pressure gun from dam-
age.
1. When transporting in vehicles, secure the device
against slipping and tipping over according to the
applicable guidelines.
CAUTION
Risk of injury, risk of damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
1. Store the device indoors only.

Care and service

DANGER
Risk of injury due to inadvertently starting up de-
vice and also due to electric shock.
Switch off the device immediately and unplug the mains
plug before performing work.
Safety inspection/maintenance contract
You can agree on regular safety inspections or close a
maintenance contract with your dealer. Please seek ad-
vice on this.
Each time before use
1. Check the power cable for damage and have a dam-
aged cable replaced immediately by the authorised
Customer Service or a qualified electrician.
2. Check the high-pressure hose for damage and re-
place a damaged high-pressure hose immediately.
3. Check the device for leaks. 3 drops of water per min-
ute are permissible. Contact Customer Service in
the case of more serious leaks.
1. Clean the sieve in the water connection.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
1. Unscrew the union nut.
2. Pull out the hose union with sieve.
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