Operation; Transport; Storage; Care And Maintenance - Kärcher K Mini Original Instructions Manual

Operation

ATTENTION
Dry running of more than 2 minutes leads to damage of
the high-pressure pump. If the appliance does not build
up pressure within 2 minutes, switch the appliance off
and proceed in accordance with the instructions in
Chapter "Troubleshooting".
High pressure operation
CAUTION
Keep a distance of at least 30 cm when using the jet for
cleaning painted surfaces to avoid damage.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance extension into the trigger gun
and fasten it by a 90° rotation.
Illustration
 Tighten the safety cover.
Illustration
 Push the spray lance into the spray lance extension
and fasten it by a 90° rotation.
 Turn on the appliance "I/ON".
 Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Pull on the lever of the trigger gun; the device will
switch on.
Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the de-
vice will switch off again. High pressure remains in
the system.
Interrupting operation
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes), also
turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.
Finish operation
CAUTION
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the trigger
gun or the appliance when there is no pressure in the
system.
 Release the lever on the trigger gun.
 Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".
 Disconnect the mains plug from the socket.
 Turn off tap.
 Press the lever on the trigger gun to release any re-
maining pressure in the system.
 Lock the lever on the trigger gun.
 Detach the appliance from the water supply.

Transport

CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Mind the weight of the appliance during transport.
When transporting by hand
 Lift appliance by the carrying handle and carry it.
When transporting in vehicles
 Secure the appliance against shifting and tipping
over.
CAUTION
Risk of personal injury or damage!
Consider the weight of the appliance when storing it.
Storing the Appliance
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the winter,
also observe the instructions in the Care section.
 Park the machine on an even surface.
 Remove the high pressure hose from the high pres-
sure connection.
 Detach spray lance from the trigger gun.
 Stow away the accessories in the accessory hold-
er.
 Wrap the mains cable around the storage and at-
tach the mains plug with the cable clamp.
ATTENTION
Appliances and accessories that are not completely
drained can be destroyed by frost. Completely drain ap-
pliance and accessories and protect them against frost.
To avoid damage:
 Completely drain all water from the appliance:
Switch the appliance on with detached high pres-
sure hose and detached water supply (max. 1 min-
ute) and wait, until no more water exits at the high
pressure connection. Turn off the appliance.
 Store the appliance and the entire accessories in a
frost free room.

Care and maintenance

DANGER
Risk of electric shock.
Prior to all work on the appliance, switch off the ap-

pliance and pull the power plug.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
Clean the sieve in the water connection regularly.
ATTENTION
The sieve must not be damaged.
 Remove coupling from the water connection.
Illustration
 Pull the sieve out using flat pliers.
 Clean the sieve under running water.
 Reinsert the sieve into the water connection.
The appliance is maintenance free.
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Storage

Frost protection
Maintenance
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