Water supply
For the connection values, see the type plate or chapter
Technical data.
Observe the water distribution company regulations.
ATTENTION
Damage through contaminated water
Contamination in the water can damage the pump and
the accessories.
KÄRCHER recommends using the KÄRCHER water fil-
ter for protection(special accessory, order number
4.730-059).
Connection to the water line
ATTENTION
Hose coupling with Aquastop on the water connec-
tion of the device
Damage to the pump
Never use a hose coupling with Aquastop on the water
connection of the device.
You can use an Aquastop coupling on the tap.
1. Plug the garden hose onto the water connection
coupling.
2. Connect the garden hose to the water line.
Illustration I
3. Open the water tap fully.
Operation
ATTENTION
Risk of damage!
Damaging the pump during dry running.
Switch off the device if it does not build up pressure
within 2 minutes.
Proceed according to the instructions in chapter Trou-
bleshooting guide.
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 blaster.
1. Insert a spray lance into the high-pressure gun and
lock it by turning it 90°.
Illustration J
2. Switch the device on ("I/ON").
3. Unlock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
4. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches on.
Operation with detergent
DANGER
Risk of injury from detergent
Serious damage to health due to improper use of deter-
gents.
Observe the detergent manufacturer's safety data
sheet.
Wear the prescribed personal protective gear.
Note
KÄRCHER detergents ensure fault-free operation. Ask
us for a consultation, request our catalog or our deter-
gent information sheets.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
1. Pull the detergent suction hose out of the casing to
the desired length.
Illustration K
2. Hang the detergent suction hose in a container with
detergent solution.
3. Disconnect the spray lance from the high-pressure
gun and work only with the high-pressure gun.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
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.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration L
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
CAUTION
Danger of injury!
Injuries due to uncontrolled water escaping under high
pressure.
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device if there is no pressure in the
system.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure in the system is released.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
7. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
8. Pull the mains plug out of the outlet.
CAUTION
Risk of injury or damage due to the weight of the de-
vice!
Injury and damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport
and storage.
Pulling the device
1. Pull the device via the transport handle.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
CAUTION
Risk of injury or damage due to the weight of the de-
vice!
Injury and damage.
Be aware of the weight of the device during transport
and storage.
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Transport
Storage
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