Storage; Transport; Storing The Appliance; Frost Protection - Kärcher HDS 1.7/12 U Ed Manual

 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Secure the trigger gun. To do so, push
the safety catch towards the front.

Storing the Appliance

 Insert the hand-spray gun in the holder.
 Wind up the high-pressure hose and
hang it over the hose storage.
 Wind the connection cable around the
cable holder.
 Fasten the plug with the mounted clip.

Frost protection

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Frost will destroy the appli-
ance if the water has not been completely
drained.
 Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
following must be observed:
ATTENTION
Threat of damage by penetrating cold air
through the chimney.
 Disconnect device from chimney when
outside temperature drops below 32 °F/
0 °C.
If it is not possible to store frost free, shut
down device.
For longer work breaks or if a frost free stor-
age is not possible:
 Drain water.
 Flush device with anti-freeze agent.
Dump water
 Screw off water supply hose and high
pressure hose.
Illustration
 Lay the appliance on its rear.
 Operate the appliance for a max. of 1
minute with cold water until the pump
and conduits are empty.
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Shutdown
Flush device with anti-freeze agent
Note: Observe handling instructions of the
anti-freeze agent manufacturer.
 Fill commercial grade anti-freeze into
the water connection.
 Switch on appliance (without heater) till
the appliance has been completely
rinsed.
A certain corrosion protection is achieved
with this as well.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Consid-
er the weight of the appliance when storing
it.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Risk of tipping with high in-
clines, if the inclination is too large to the
side and with unstable surfaces.
– The appliance should only be used on
gradients of max. 2%.
– Only use the machine on sound surfac-
es.
ATTENTION
Protect the trigger from damage during

transport.

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage! Mind the
weight of the appliance during transport.
 Lay the appliance on its rear prior to
transporting it and drain the residual
water.
 Pull the device behind you at the carry-
ing handle for transporting it over longer
distances
 To carry, hold the appliance by the han-
dles and the pushing handle.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.
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Storage

Transport