Frost Protection; Before Each Use - Kärcher HD 6/13 ST Manual

Turn off the appliance.
Set the appliance switch to "0".
Shut off water supply.
Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure-less.
Press the safety lever of the hand-spray
gun to secure the lever of the pistol
against being released accidentally.

Frost protection

Caution
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.
The machine should be stored in frost-free
rooms. In case there is frosting risk, for e.g.
if the machine is installed in open areas,
then the machine must first be emptied and
flushed using an anti-freezing agent.v
The machine should be stored in frost-free
rooms. In case there is frosting risk, for e.g.
if the machine is installed in open areas,
then the machine must first be emptied and
flushed using an anti-freezing agent.v
Emptying the appliance
Remove the water inlet hose on the ap-
pliance.
Unscrew the high pressure hose from
the appliance.
Let the appliance run till the pump and
pipes are empty (max. 1 minute).
If there are longer operational breaks,
fill anti-freezing agent in the swimmer
tank and pump it through the appliance.
Corrosion protection is achieved with
this as well.
Note
Use normal glycol-based anti-freezing
agents for automobiles.
Observe handling instructions of the anti-
freeze agent manufacturer.
Operate device for max. 1 minute until
the pump and conduits are empty.
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.
Caution
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-
pliance and electrical shock.
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
Note
Please dispose off used oil only in the col-
lection points provided for them. Please
hand over old oil, if any, only at such plac-
es. Polluting the environment with used oil
is a punishable offence.
Safety inspection/ 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.

Before each use

Check connection cable for damages
(risk of electrical shock); get the dam-
aged connection cable replaced imme-
diately by an authorised customer
service person/ electrician.
Check the high pressure hose for dam-
ages (risk of bursting).
Please arrange for the immediate ex-
change of a damaged high-pressure
hose.
Check appliance (pump) for leaks.
3 drops per minute are permitted and
can come out from the lower side of the
appliance. Call Customer Service if
there is heavy leakage.
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