Detergents & Cleaning Tips - Kärcher HDS 5.6/35 De Cage Operator's Manual

DETERGENTS & GENERAL CLEANING TECHNIQUES
WARNING: Some detergents
WARNING
may be harmful if inhaled or in-
gested, causing severe nausea,
fainting or poisoning. The harm-
ful elements may cause property
damage or severe injury.
STEP 1: Use detergent designed
specifi cally for pressure washers.
Household detergents could dam-
age the pump. Prepare detergent
solution as required by the manu-
facturer. Fill a container with pres-
sure washer detergent. Place the
fi lter end of detergent suction tube
into the detergent container.
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STEP 2: Open detergent valve to desired mixture ratio
by turning detergent knob.
Detergent
Valve
Detergent
Knob
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detergent line after each use by placing the suction
tube into a bucket of clean water, then run the pres-
sure washer for 1-2 minutes.
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STEP 3: With the engine running,
pull trigger to operate machine.
Liquid detergent is drawn into the
machine and mixed with water.
Apply detergent to work area.
Do not allow detergent to dry on
surface.
IMPORTANT: You must fl ush the
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THERMAL PUMP PROTECTION
If you run the engine on your pressure washer for 3-5
minutes without pressing the trigger on the spray gun,
circulating water in the pump can reach high tempera-
tures. When the water reaches this temperature, the
pump protector engages and cools the pump by dis-
charging the warm water onto the ground. This thermal
device prevents internal damage to the pump.
CLEANING TIPS
Pre-rinse cleaning surface with fresh water. Place de-
tergent suction tube directly into cleaning solution and
apply to surface (for best results, limit your work area
to sections approximately 6 feet square and always
apply detergent from bottom to top). Allow detergent
to remain on surface 1-3 minutes. Do not allow deter-
gent to dry on surface. If surface appears to be drying,
simply wet down surface with fresh water. If needed,
use brush to remove stubborn dirt. Rinse from top to
bottom in an even sweeping motion keeping the spray
nozzle approximately 1 foot from cleaning surface. Use
overlapping strokes as you clean and rinse any surface.
For best surface cleaning action spray at a slight angle.
Recommendations:
• Before cleaning any surface, an inconspicuous
area should be cleaned to test spray pattern and
distance for maximum cleaning results.
• If painted surfaces are peeling or chipping, use
extreme caution as pressure washer may remove
the loose paint from the surface.
• Keep the spray nozzle a safe distance from the
surface you plan to clean. High pressure wash a
small area, then check the surface for damage. If
no damage is found, continue to pressure wash-
ing.
CAUTION - Never use:
• Bleach, chlorine products and other corrosive
chemicals
• Liquids containing solvents (i.e., paint thinner,
gasoline, oils
• Tri-sodium phosphate products
• Ammonia products
• Acid-based products
These chemicals will harm the machine and will dam-
age the surface being cleaned.
RINSING
It will take a few seconds for the detergent to clear.
Apply safety latch to spray gun. Open detergent valve.
Select and install the desired high pressure nozzle.
NOTE: You can also stop detergent from fl owing by
simply removing detergent siphon tube from bottle.