Operation - Kärcher HDS 551 C Eco Original Instructions Manual

Suck in water from vessel
Only HDS 558.../601.../698.../798...
If you want to suck in water from an exter-
nal vessel, the following modification is
necessary:
Figure 3
 Remove liquid softener container up-
ward
 Dismantle upper supply hose to to the
swimmer tank and lead it to pump head.
Figure 4
 Unfasten water connection at pump
head and turn sideways.
 Connect supply hose at pump head.
 Connect suction hose (minimum diame-
ter 3/4") with filter (accessory) to the
water connection point.
Max. suck height: 0.5 m
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Until the pump sucked in water, you should:
 Turn the pressure and quantity regula-
tion to MAX.
 Close the dosing valve for the detergent.
Danger
Never suck in water from a drinking water
container. Never suck in liquids which con-
tain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil
or unfiltered water. The sealings within the
device are not solvent resistant. The spray
mist of solvents is highly inflammable, ex-
plosive and poisonous.
Power connection
For connection values, see technical
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data and type plate.
The electrical connections must be
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done by an electrician according to IEC
60364-1.
Danger
Danger of injury by electric shock.
Unsuitable extension cables can be
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hazardous. Only use extension cables
outdoors which have been approved for
this purpose and labelled with a suffi-
cient cable cross section:
Always unwind extension lines com-
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pletely.
The plug and coupling of the extension
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cable used must be watertight.
Caution
The highest allowed net impedance at the
electrical connection point (refer to techni-
cal data) is not to be exceeded. In case of
confusion regarding the power impedance
present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
HDS 698.../798...only
Main Plug Assembly:
Have Kärcher customer service or an-
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other authorized electrical professional
install the main plug.
 Set the appliance switch to "0".
 Plug in the main plug.
Caution
Check direction of rotation of the engine at
every socket change.
With correct direction of rotation a
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strong airflow can be felt out of the ex-
haust opening of the burner.
For incorrect direction of rotation refer
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to "Help with malfunctions - burner is
not igniting".
Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
Danger
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance
without the spray lance attached. Check
and ensure proper fitting of the spray lance
prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be fingertight.
Caution
Never operate device with empty fuel tank
The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
Safety instructions
Warning
Long hours of using the appliance can
cause circulation problems in the hands on
account of vibrations.
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