Kärcher HDS 1.7/12 U Ed Operating Instructions Manual page 11

Operating with cold water
Removal of light contaminations and clear
rinse, i.e.: Gardening tools, terrace, tools,
etc.
 Set the appliance switch to "1".
Operating with hot water
Danger
Scalding danger!
 Set the appliance switch to "2".
After operation with detergent
 Completely close the filter at the deter-
gent suction hose (-).
 Set the appliance switch to "1".
 Open the hand spray gun and rinse the
appliance for at least 1 minute.
Turn off the appliance
Danger
Danger of scalding by hot water. After oper-
ation with hot water, the device must be op-
erated with open end handgun with cold
water for at least two minutes.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Shut off water supply.
 Turn on pump shortly (appr. 5 seconds)
with device switch.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure less.
 Pull main plug out of socket with dry
hands only.
 Remove water connection.
 Lock the trigger gun.
Storing the Appliance
 Insert the hand-spray gun in the holder.
 Appliance without hose drum:
Wind up the high-pressure hose and
hang it over the hose storage.
 Device with hose drum:
Wind up the high-pressure hose on the
hose drum. Push in the handle of the
crank to block the hose drum.
 Wind the connection cable around the
cable holder.
 Fasten the plug with the mounted clip.
Frost protection
Caution
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.
 Store in a frost free area.
If the device is connected to a chimney, the
following must be observed:
Caution
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.
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.
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