Operation - Kärcher HD 5/12 C Instruction Manual

Operation

Danger
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding
safety provisions must be observed.
Warning
– Clean engines only at places with corre-
sponding oil separators (environmental
safety).
– Wash animals only with a flat low pres-
sure jet (see "Select spray type").
– Risk of blocking. Place the nozzles in
the accessory compartment with their
joint pointing upward.
High pressure operation
Note
The appliance is equipped with a pressure
switch. The motor starts up only when the
lever of the pistol is pulled.
Set the appliance switch to "I".
Unlock the hand-spray gun and pull the
lever of the gun.
Select spray type
Close the hand spray gun.
Turn the casing of the nozzle till the de-
sired symbol matches the marking.
Select round or flat spray using touch-
less switching:
Turn the spray-pipe that is inclined
about 45° downward to the left or the
right.
Meaning of the symbols
High pressure flat spray
(25°) for large dirt areas
High pressure circular
spray (0°) for specially
stubborn dirt
Flat low pressure spray
(CHEM) for operating using
detergents or cleaning at
low pressure.
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Operation with detergent
Warning
Unsuitable detergents can cause damage
to the appliance and to the object to be
cleaned. Use only those detergents that
have been approved by Kärcher. Observe
the dosage and other instructions provided
with these detergents. For considerate
treatment of the environment use detergent
economically.
Kärcher detergents ensure smooth func-
tioning. Please consult us or ask for our
catalogue or our detergent information
sheets.
Take out detergent suck hose.
Suspend end of suction hose in a con-
tainer filled with detergent.
Set nozzle to "CHEM".
Set dosing value for detergent to the
desired concentration.
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.
After operations, dip the filter in clear
water. Turn the dosing valve to the
highest detergent concentration. Start
the appliance and rinse for one minute.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever of the hand-spray
gun; the device will switch off.
Release again the lever of the hand-
spray gun; the device will switch on
again.
Turn off the appliance.
Set the appliance switch to "0".
Disconnect the mains plug from the
socket.
Shut off water supply.
Activate hand spray gun until device is
pressure-less.