Commissioning And Operation - Kärcher K 2.94 M Operating Instructions Manual

Commissioning and operation

Initial start-up
When the appliance is delivered, the HP
hose and handgun are not attached, this
prevents buckling. Please mount these be-
fore using the appliance for the first time.
" Push out the safety clip in the handgun
using e.g. a small screwdriver.
" Join HP hose and handgun together.
"
Push clip in until it engages and check that it is
securely fastened by pulling on the HP hose.
" Remove cable tie and unroll HP hose.
Water supply
Water supply from mains
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
Observe regulations of water supplier.
" Use a fibre-reinforced hose (not includ-
ed) with a standard coupling: - Minimum
diameter, 1/2 inches (13 mm). - Mini-
mum length, 7.5 m.
" Screw the coupling unit (supplied) to the
water connection on the appliance.
" Push the water supply hose onto the
coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the HP pump.
If the water supply is not clean, the Kärcher
water filter must be used (special accessory
- order No. 4.730-059).
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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 re-
lease 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 dirt blaster
" for particularly stubborn stains.
Operation with detergents not possible
Spray lance with Variopower nozzle
" Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks.
Operation with detergents is possible
with low pressure (–)