Kärcher HDS 1000 BE Mode D'emploi page 28

CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
Transport
CAUTION
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
Care and maintenance
You can sign with your dealer a contract for
regular safety inspection or even sign a
maintenance contract. Please take advice
on this matter.
DANGER
Risk of injury if the machine is left running
in an unattended state. Remove the spark
plug or disconnect the battery before work-
ing on the appliance.
Risk of burns! Do not touch hot silencers,
cylinders or radiator ribs.
Maintenance intervals
Daily
 Check the high pressure hose for dam-
ages (risk of bursting). Please arrange
for the immediate exchange of a dam-
aged high-pressure hose.
Weekly
 Check oil level of the high pressure
pump.
ATTENTION
In case of lacteous oil inform Kärcher cus-
tomer service immediately
Monthly
 Clean the sieve in the water connection.
 Clean sieve in the water shortage safe
guard.
 Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.
After 500 operating hours, at least
annually.
 Decalcify appliance.
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Storage
Maintenance Works
High-pressure pump
Oil change:
 Ready a catch bin for appr. 1 Liter oil.
 Turn out the oil drain screw.
 Drain the oil in a collection basin.
Dispose of old oil ecologically or turn it in at
a collection point.
 Screw in the oil drain screw.
 Slowly fill in new oil until the "MAX"
marking on the oil container.
Note: Air pockets must be able to leak out.
For oil type refer to technical specifica-
tions.
Motor
Carry out maintenance tasks to the engine
according to the specifications provided in
the operating instructions of the engine
manufacturer.
Decalcify appliance
The flow resistance is higher if there are de-
posits in the pipes; this increases the load
on the motor.
DANGER
Risk of explosion due to combustible gas-
es! Smoking strictly prohibited during de-
calcification. Ensure proper ventilation.
DANGER
Risk of burns injury on account of acid!
Wear protective glasses and protective
gloves.
 Procedure:
According to statutory requirements, only
tested and approved boiler decrusting
agents may be used.
– RM 100 (Order No. 6.287-008) dis-
solves chalk and simple compounds of
chalk and detergents residues.
– RM 101 (Order No. 6.287-013) dis-
solves the deposits that cannot be dis-
solved using RM 100.
 Fill a 20 litre container with 15 l water.
 Add one litre of boiler decrusting agent.
 Connect the water hose directly to the
pump and hang in the other free end
into the container.
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