Operation En - Kärcher HDS 5 U Series Manual

ATTENTION
Risk of damage! Never operate device with an empty
fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be destroyed.
This also applies to cold water operation.
 Open fuel filler cap.
 Refill fuel.
 Close tank lock.
 Wipe off spilled fuel.
Fill/replace detergent container
DANGER
Risk of injury!
– Use Kärcher products only.
– Under no circumstances vacuum solvents (petrol,
aceton, diluting agent etc.).
– Avoid eye and skin contact.
– Observe safety and handling instructions by the de-
tergent manufacturer.
Kärcher offers an individual cleaning and care ap-
pliances program.
Your dealer will consult you gladly.
 Fill/replace external detergent container.
Water connection
WARNING
Observe regulations of water supplier.
According to applicable regulations, the ap-
pliance must never be used on the drinking
water net without a system separator. En-
sure that the connection of your building wa-
ter installation on which the high-pressure
cleaner is operated is equipped with a system separator
pursuant to EN 12729 Type BA.
Water that was flowing through a system separator is
considered non-drinkable.
CAUTION
Always connect the system separator to the water sup-
ply, never directly to the appliance!
For connection values refer to technical specifications.
 Attach supply hose (minimum length 7.5 m, mini-
mum diameter 1/2") to the water supply set by
means of a hose clamp.
 Connect the supply hose to the water connection
point of the machine and at the water supply point
(for e.g. a tap).
Note: The supply hose and the hose clamp are not in-
cluded in the scope of delivery.
Suck in water from vessel
 Connect suction hose (minimum diameter 1/2")
with filter (accessory) to the water connection point.
– Max. suck height: 0.5 m
DANGER
Risk of personal injury or damage! Never suck in water
from a drinking water container. Never suck in liquids
which contain solvents like lacquer thinner, petrol, oil or
unfiltered water. The sealings within the device are not
solvent resistant. The spray mist of solvents is highly in-
flammable, explosive and poisonous.
Power connection
– For connection values, see technical data and type
plate.
– The electrical connections must be done by an
electrician according to IEC 60364-1.
 Set the appliance switch to "0/OFF".
 Plug in the mains plug.
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DANGER
Risk of injury on account of electric shock!
– Unsuitable electrical extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use electrical extension cables out-
doors which have been approved and labelled for
this purpose and have an adequate cable cross-
section.
– Always unwind extension lines completely.
– The plug and coupling of the extension cable used
must be watertight.
ATTENTION
The highest allowed net impedance at the electrical
connection point (refer to technical data) is not to be ex-
ceeded. In case of confusion regarding the power im-
pedance present on your connection, please contact
your utilities provider.
DANGER
Danger of explosion! Do not spray flammable liquids.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Never use the appliance without the spray
lance attached. Check and ensure proper fitting of the
spray lance prior to each use. The screw connection of
the spray lance must be finger-tight.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Hold the hand spray gun and the spray
pipe firmly with both hands.
DANGER
Risk of injury! The trigger and safety lever may not be
locked during the operation.
DANGER
Risk of injury! Contact Customer Service if the safety le-
ver is damaged.
ATTENTION
– Risk of damage! Never operate device with an
empty fuel tank. The fuel pump will otherwise be
destroyed. This also applies to cold water opera-
tion.
– Risk of damage! Never operate the appliance with-
out a filter in the water connection.
– Risk of damage! Do not place any objects (hose,
etc.) on or over the chimney.
– Device with hose drum:
Risk of damage. Always unwind high-pressure
hose completely.
Open/close the hood
Illustration
 Unlock the hood lock using a screwdriver, pivot the
appliance hood forward and unhook it.
Illustration
 Hook in the appliance hood (see arrows), pivot it up
and lock in the hood lock.
Opening/closing the trigger gun
 To open the trigger gun: Actuate the safety lever
and trigger.
 To close the hand spray gun: Release the safety le-
ver and trigger.
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Operation