Kärcher K 2.36 M Mode D'emploi page 10

Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/technical
data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not included)
with a standard coupling: - Minimum diame-
ter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Minimum length,
7.5 m.
Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the wa-
ter connection on the appliance.
Push the water supply hose onto the cou-
pling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when
the tap is turned off as dry running will damage
the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher water
filter must be used (special accessory - order No.
4.730-059).
Start up
Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appliance.
Push the appropriate spray lance on to the
handgun and fasten it by turning it through
90°.
Open tap.
Plug in the main plug.
Set main switch to "I/ON".
Press safety catch on the handgun to release
it and pull lever.
High pressure operation
Risk of injury
The handgun is subjected to a recoil force when
the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you
have a firm footing and are also holding the
handgun and spray lance firmly.
Spray lance with 1-part nozzle
– For normal cleaning tasks.
Operation with detergents not possible
Spray lance with dirt blaster
– for strong contaminations
Operation with detergents not possible
Operation with detergent
Note
Detergent can only be added when the appliance
is being operated in low pressure mode.
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All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher are de-
signed for use with detergents.
Detach spray lance from the handgun
A low-pressure jet is generated if the spray
lance is not attached to the handgun.
DT take-up from container
Pull the required length of the DT suction
hose from the housing.
Place the end the DT suction hose in a con-
tainer with DT solution.
Recommended Cleaning Method
1 Spray a small dose of the detergent on the
dry surface, and allow it to react (make sure
the detergent does not dry up).
2 Wash off the loosened dirt using the high-
pressure jet.
Detergents
To ensure a trouble-free operation of the appli-
ance and to match the individual cleaning task,
we recommend our Kärcher detergent and main-
tenance agents. Please ask for our advice, or re-
quest information on the products.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever on the handgun.
During breaks, use the safety catch to secure
the handgun lever.
During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the ON/OFF
switch.
Finish operation
If detergent has been added: Suspend deter-
gent suction hose in a container filled with
clear water, switch the appliance on for
around 1 minute once the spray lance has
been removed and rinse until water runs
clear.
Release the lever on the handgun.
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Press the lever on the handgun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.
Disconnect the appliance from the water
supply.
Detach spray lance from the handgun.
Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"),
press the handgun lever until no further wa-
ter is discharged (approx. 1 min).
Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".