Environmental Protection; Before Startup; Start Up - Kärcher HD 5/12 C Instruction Manual

Pressure switch
If the lever on the trigger gun is released
the pressure switch turns off the pump, the
high-pressure jet ist stopped. If the lever is
pulled the pump is turned on again.
The overflow valve and pressure switch are
set and sealed at the factory. Setting only
by customer service.

Environmental protection

The packaging material can be re-
cycled. Please do not place the
packaging into the ordinary refuse
for disposal, but arrange for the
proper recycling.
Old appliances contain valuable
materials that can be recycled.
Please arrange for the proper recy-
cling of old appliances. Batteries,
oil, and similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please dis-
pose of your old appliances using
appropriate collection systems.

Before Startup

Unpacking
– Check the contents of the pack before
unpacking.
– In case of transport damage inform ven-
dor immediately
Check oil level
Read the oil level display when the de-
vice is not running. The oil level must be
above the two pointers.
Activate deaeration of oil container
Unscrew the fastening screws of the
device hood; remove the device hood.
Cut off tip of oil container cover
Fasten the device hood.
Attaching the Accessories
Mount the nozzle on the spray pipe (mark-
ings on the adjustment ring at the top).
Connect ray tube to hand spray gun
In devices without hose drum:
Loosen the clamps of the pushing han-
dle.
Adjust the handle to the desired height.
Tighten the clamps of the pushing han-
dle.
Fasten the high pressure hose to the
high pressure connection.
In devices without hose drum:
Insert the crank in the hose drum shaft
and lock it in.
Before rolling up, stretch out the high
pressure hose.
Wind the high pressure hose in uniform
layers on the hose drum by rotating the
crank. Select the rotation direction in
such a way that the high pressure hose
does not get bent.

Start up

Electrical connection
Warning
The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current.
The appliance may only be connected to an
electrical supply which has been installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the voltage of the elec-
trical source.
The minimum fuse rating required at the sock-
et outlet is (see technical specifications).
The maximum tolerable mains impedance
at the electrical contact point (see Techni-
cal Data) must not be exceeded.
The appliance should always be connected
to the electrical mains using a plug. It is for-
bidden to permanently connect the appli-
ance to the power supply. The plug is only
for mains separation.
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