High Pressure Operation; Interrupting Operation; Finish Operation; Operation With Detergent - Kärcher K 2.98 M Operating Instructions Manual

Start up
" Screw HP hose on to HP outlet on appli-
ance.
" Push the appropriate spray lance on to
the handgun and fasten it by turning it to
the right through 90°.
" Open tap.
" Plug in mains 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 pressure regulation
(Vario Power)
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
" Release the lever on the hand-spray
gun.
" Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For strong contaminations.

Operation with detergent

Note:
Detergent can only be added when the ap-
pliance is being operated in low pressure
mode.
All washing brushes supplied by Kärcher
are designed for use with detergents.
" Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
" Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position -
low pressure.
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DT take-up from container
" Pull the required length of the DT suc-
tion hose from the housing.
" Place the end the DT suction hose in a
container 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.

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 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the ON/OFF switch.

Finish operation

" If detergent has been added: Suspend
detergent suction hose in a container
filled with clear water, switch the appli-
ance 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 re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
" Disconnect the appliance from the wa-
ter supply.
" Detach spray lance from the handgun.
" Briefly switch the appliance on ("I/ON"),
press the handgun lever until no further
water is discharged (approx. 1 min).
" Switch the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
" Use the safety catch to secure the
handgun lever.
" Pull out the mains plug.
" Store the power cord, the HP hose and
the accessories on the appliance.