Operating The Unit - Kärcher HD 2.3/15 C Ed User Manual

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GFCI INSTRUCTIONS
STEP 1: Plug the Ground Fault Circuit
Interrupter (GFCI) into a working outlet.
STEP 2: Press ''TEST'', then press
''RESET'' to assure proper connection to
power.
Note: The actual appearance of the GFCI
may be different from this illustration.
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Water connection/Suction feed
operation
Connection to water main
Caution!
Pay attention to the regulations of the
water supply company; according to DIN
1988, the unit may not be connected direct to
the public drinking water supply. A short-term
connection via a non-return valve
(Order no. 6.412-578) is allowed.
For connected loads see Technical Specifica-
tions.
Connect a supply hose (not supplied) to the
water outlet on the unit and to the water in-
let (e.g. water tap).
Open water inlet.
Suctioning water from an open container
Screw suction hose with filter
(Order no. 4.440-238) to the water outlet.
Vent the unit before using.
To evacuate air from the unit, unscrew the
nozzle and leave the unit running until wa-
ter exits with no air bubbles. If necessary
allow unit to continue running for 10 sec-
onds and then switch off. Repeat this pro-
cedure several times.
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Switch off the unit and screw the nozzle
back on.

Operating the unit

Danger!
!
Observe the relative safety regulations
when using the unit at filling stations or other
high-risk areas.
Caution!
Only clean engines in places which
have appropriate oil separators (protection of
the environment).
Caution!
Only wash animals with the low-
pressure fan jet (see "Selecting the type of
spray").
Caution!
Risk of blockaging. Always place the
nozzles in the accessories compartment with
the orifice facing upwards.
Operating with high pressure
The unit is equipped with a pressure switch.
The motor only starts up when the lever is re-
tracted.
Unwind the high-pressure hose fully from
the cable drum.
Set the unit switch to "I".
Unlock the hand-held spray gun and retract
the lever of the gun.
Adjust operating pressure and flow rate
by rotating the pressure/flow control (infi-
nitely variable).
Selecting the type of spray
The handgun must be closed.
Rotate the housing of the nozzle until the
desired symbol corresponds with the
marking:
High-pressure pencil jet
for particularly stubborn accumu-
lation of grime.