IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS WARNING – When using this product basic precautions should always be followed, including the following: • Read all the instructions before using the • Follow the maintenance instructions product. specified in the manual. • High pressure jets can be dangerous if •...
IMPORTANT PRECAUTIONS GROUNDING INSTRUCTIONS GROUND FAULT CIRCUIT EXTENSION CORDS INTERRUPTER PROTECTION This product must be grounded. If it should Use only 3-wire extension cords that have This pressure washer is provided with a malfunction or breakdown, grounding 3-prong grounding-type plugs and 3-pole ground fault circuit interrupter (GFCI) built provides a path of least resistance for cord connectors that accept the plug from...
SHORT INSTRUCTIONS SAFETY NOTES 1 Drawing bar Before first use of the unit read these operating Transport unit over even surfaces instructions and act in accordance with them. 2 Cleaning agent Keep these operating instructions in a safe Draw in and meter cleaning agent (+/–) place for later use or for a subsequent owner.
SAFETY NOTES BEFORE FIRST USE ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION Warning signs on the unit Dispose of packaging Connection requirements Never direct the high-pressure The packaging materials are recyclable. Please See rating plate or Technical Data for connected jet at human beings, animals, hand in the packaging for recycling.
OPERATION Water supply from an open container Serious danger! l Unscrew the coupling part for the water inlet. Vehicle tyres and tyre valves can be damaged by the high-pressure jet and become l Screw the suction hose with filter (not perforated.
OPERATION Connect accessories Depending on the model the following accessories are either included in the scope of delivery or are obtainable from specialist dealers (see also “Special accessories”). l Exchange the respective accessory with the spray lance. Wash brush for large, smooth surfaces – e.g. on the automobile, caravan or boat.
OPERATION FINISHING OPERATIONS l Twist the spray lance in the “–” direction until l Master switch to “0”. Adding the cleaning agent the stop. l Draw out power plug. Wind the high-pressure l Draw the cleaning agent metering valve out hose around the hose reel.
FINISHING OPERATIONS TRANSPORTATION CARE AND MAINTENANCE l Pull the lever on the handgun until the unit is Caution! Frost can destroy an incompletely Cleaning without pressure. emptied unit. In the winter keep the unit in a Before long periods of storage, e.g. in winter: frost-free room.
HELP WITH FAULTS Faults often have simple causes which you can Danger of electric shock! Customer Service rectify yourself with the aid of the following Repair work on the unit can only be carried out In the case of questions or faults our Kärcher summary.
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