Interrupting Operation; Finish Operation; Working With Detergent - Kärcher K 2.54 M Operating Instructions Manual

Start up
Caution
Never operate the high-pressure cleaner
when the tap is turned off as dry running will
damage the high-pressure pump.
Connect the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection of the appli-
ance.
Push the spray lance into the trigger gun
and fasten it by turning it through 90°.
Completely open the water tap.
Insert the mains plug into the socket.
Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
Operation
Danger
The trigger gun 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 trigger gun and spray lance
firmly.
Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the
device will switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun;
the device will switch off again. High pres-
sure remains in the system.
Spray lance with pressure regulation
Carrying out the most common cleaning
tasks. The work pressure can be stageless-
ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".
Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Turn the spray lance to the desired po-
sition.
Spray lance with dirt blaster
For particularly dirty items or areas.
Not suitable for use with detergents.

Working with detergent

We recommend the Kärcher cleaning and
care program that will match the respective
cleaning requirements. Please seek consul-
tation or request information on the subject.
Pull detergent suction hose as far as is
required out of the housing.
Suspend end of detergent suction hose
in a container filled with detergent.
Use spray lance with pressure regula-
tion (Vario Power).
Turn the spray lance to "Mix" position.
Note: This will mix the detergent with
the water stream.
Recommended cleaning method
Spray the detergent sparingly on the
dry surface and allow it to react, but not
to dry.
Spray off loosened dirt with the high-
pressure ray.

Interrupting operation

Release the lever on the trigger gun.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
During longer breaks (more than 5 min-
utes), also turn the appliance off using
the "0/OFF" switch.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

Finish operation

Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from
the hand spray gun or the appliance while
there is no pressure in the system.
After working with detergent, 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 trigger gun.
Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
Turn off tap.
Detach the appliance from the water
supply.
Press the lever on the trigger gun to re-
lease any remaining pressure in the
system.
Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
Pull out the mains plug.
Stow away the mains cable, the high-
pressure hose and accessory at the ap-
pliance.
Insert the trigger gun in its holder.
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