Operation; High Pressure Operation - Kärcher HD 18/50-4 Cage Classic EU User Manual

Note:
The device is supplied with an 80 μm filter.
A 50 μm filter (6.414-063.0) should be used
when the rotor nozzle is used.
Suck in water from vessel
A prepressure pump must be connected in
front of the appliance to suction water.
Fill the suction hose with water.
Advance pressure pump: 2.637-017.0
DANGER
Never suck in water from a drinking water
container.
DANGER
Never draw in fluids containing solvents or
undiluted acids and solvents! This includes
petrol, paint thinner and heating oil. The
spray mist is highly inflammable, explosive
and poisonous. Do not use acetone, undi-
luted acids and solvents, as they corrode
the materials used on the appliance.
 Remove air from appliance before oper-
ation.
Deaerating the appliance
 Open the water supply.
 Unscrew the nozzle.
 Press the lever on the hand spray gun.
 Switch on the appliance and let it run
until the water exiting from the spray
pipe is bubble-free.
 Switch off the appliance and fit the noz-
zle again.

Operation

DANGER
– The appliance may not be operated in
explosive atmospheres.
– Place the appliance on firm, even sur-
face.
– The high-pressure cleaner must not be
used by children. (Risk of accidents on
account of improper use of the device).
– The water jet coming out of the high-
pressure nozzle causes the gun to re-
coil. Further, an angular spray pipe can
cause additional torque. Hence, hold
the spray lance and gun firmly.
– Never direct the water jet on to persons,
animals, the appliance itself or electrical
components.
Never direct the water jet on to persons,
animals, the appliance itself or electrical
components.
– Risk of injury from high-pressure jet and
unsettled dirt. Wear safety goggles,
protective gloves, protective overalls
and special safety boots with foot pro-
tection.
– The jet must not be directed by the user
at him/herself or at other persons to
clean clothing or footwear.
– Do not use the device other persons are
within reach of it.
– Danger of hearing damage. Always
wear suitable hearing protection when
working with the device.
– Wheels/tyre valves must not be cleaned
with this device due to the high water
pressure.
– Do not clean materials containing as-
bestos or other health-hazardous sub-
stances.
– Pay attention to ensure that all screws
of all connecting hoses are tightened
properly.
– The lever of the trigger gun must not be
clamped tight during operation.
– Do not drive over the main cable or the
high pressure hose.
– Only work with sufficient lighting.
Turning on the Appliance
 Open the water supply.
 Plug in the mains plug.
 Set the appliance switch to "I".
 Unlock the safety lock at the hand-
spray gun by pressing it.
 Press the lever on the hand spray gun.

High pressure operation

WARNING
The water jet that is emitted from the high-
pressure nozzle results in a repulsion pow-
er acting on the hand spray gun. Make sure
that you have a firm footing and hold the
trigger gun and the spray lance with both
hands.
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