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Proper Use
Use this appliance exclusively in your private house-
hold for the following non-industrial purposes:
- cleaning of machines, vehicles, buildings, tools, fa-
cades, terraces, gardening tools, etc. with a high-
pressure water jet (if required, with the addition of
detergents);
- cleaning of vehicle engines - admissible only in loca-
tions with an appropriate oil separator;
- onlyuse theappliance withaccessories, spareparts,
anddetergents thathave been approved by Kärcher.
Pleasecomply withthe instructionssupplied withthe
detergents.
Safety Instructions
The operation of the device in hazardous locations is not
admissible.
Pleasecomply withthe corresponding safety instructions
ifyouusethe appliance indangerareas (e.g. fillingstations).
Do not turn on the appliance if the power supply line or
important components of the appliance, such as safety
components, high-pressure hoses, spray jet, are dama-
ged.
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Warning:
Warning: High-pressure hoses, fittings, and couplings
areof importance for the appliance safety. Only use high-
pressurehoses, fittings,and couplings recommended by
themanufacturer.
The appliance is not intended for use by young children
or infirm persons without supervision.
Young children should be supervised to ensure that they
do not play with the appliance.
The operator must use the appliance properly. He must
takethe local conditions into consideration and must pay
attentionto third persons, in particularchildren, whilewor-
king with the appliance.
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Warning:
Warning: Do not use the appliance if third persons are
withinthereach of theapplianceunless suchpersonswear
protective clothes.
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Warning:
Warning: High-pressure jets may be dan-
gerous if they are used improperly.
The jet must not be directed at people, ani-
mals, active electrical equipment, or the appliance itself.
Never direct the jet at yourself or third persons to clean
clothesor shoes.
Neverusethe appliance tospray objects containinghazar-
dous substances (e.g. asbestos).
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Vehicletyres/tyre valves may be damaged and
burstby the high-pressurejet. A firstsign is the discolora-
tionof the tyre.Damaged vehicle tyres/tyrevalves are ha-
zardous. Always perform the cleaning with a minimum
distanceof 30 cm.
Cleaningoperationsduringwhichoil saturated waste water
is generated, such as engine cleaning and underbody
cleaning,may only be performed incleaning locationsthat
are equipped with an oil separator.
Ifyou clean varnishedsurfaces, please respecta minimum
distance of 30 cm to avoid damages.
Nevertake insolvent-containing liquidsor undilutedacids
andsolvents! These include,for example, benzene,paint
thinner, or heating oil. The spray is highly inflammable,
explosive,and toxic.Do notuse acetone,undiluted acids,
and solvents as they affect the materials used on the ap-
pliance.
Ifrequired, wear appropriateprotective clothes andglas-
ses to protect yourself from return spray.
Neverleave the appliance unattended as long as itturned
on.
Warning:Warning:
Warning:Warning:
Warning:This appliance has been developedfor the use
of detergents that are supplied or recommended by the
manufacturer. The use of other detergents or chemicals
may affect the safety of the appliance.
Safety Devices
Safety devices are intended to ensure the protection
from injuries and must not be modified or circumven-
ted.
Overflow Valve with Pressure Switch
When the lever located on the trigger gun is released,
the pressure switch turns off the pump, and the high-
pressure jet comes to a stop. When the lever is pulled,
the pressure switch turns the pump on again. In addi-
tion, the overflow valve ensures that the admissible
operating pressure is not exceeded.
SafetyButton
The safety button located on the trigger gun ensures
that the appliance is not switched on inadvertently.
Environmental Protection
Disposal of the Packaging
The packaging materials can be recycled. Please ar-
range for the proper disposal of the packaging.
Disposal of Appliances
Thisappliance wasdeveloped with a good recyclability
in mind. Nevertheless, it may contain components or
substances that must not be disposed in the house-
hold refuse. Please contact your Kärcher dealer for
information on how to arrange the proper disposal.
Saving Water
Using this appliance, you save up to 85% of water
compared to other cleaning methods. The appliance
can also be operated with rain water (use the water
filter4.730-097).
Easing the Burden on Waste Water
Please be sparing with detergents. Comply with the
dosagerecommendationssuppliedwiththedetergents.
Before the First Use
Assembly
Check the contents of the box when unpacking the
appliance. If you detect any transport damages, plea-
se contact your dealer.
Electrical Connection
Neveruse defectconnection orextension lines!If thecon-
nectionline isdamaged, itmust bereplaced witha special
connectionlinethatisavailablefrom the manufacturer orhis
customerservice.
Pleasemakesurethat the connectionorextensionlines are
not damaged by being ran over, pulled or dragged. Pro-
tect the connection lines from heat, oil, and sharp edges.