Operating Elements; Switching On The Unit - Kärcher HD 1040 B Manual

Operating Instructions HD 1040 B

Operating elements

1 High-pressure hose
2 Hand-held spray gun
3 Detergent metering valve
4 Pressure/flow control
5 Spray lance
6 Pressure gauge
7 Oil filler container
8 Fuel tank
9 Three-way nozzle
10 Recoil hand start
11 Detergent suction-hose with filter
12 Water connection
13 High-pressure outlet

Switching on the unit

Unpack the unit
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Please inform your dealer if there has
been any damage during transportation.
Mount the accessories
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Connect the high-pressure hose and
spray wand to the handgun.
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Attach the nozzle to the spray lance with
the notch mark at the top.
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Tighten the union nut hand-tight.
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Check the oil level in the high
pressure pump
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Check the oil level on the inspection
glass.
Do not start the unit if the oil level has
dropped below "MIN".
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If required, top up with oil (see Technical
Specifications).
Engine
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Before switching on the engine, read the
operating manual supplied by the
engine manufacturer and follow the
safety instructions in particular.
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Fill the fuel tank with lead-free petrol.
Do not use a 2-stroke mixture.
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Check the oil level of the engine. Do not
start the unit if the oil level has dropped
below "MIN".
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If required, top up with oil.
Water connection
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For connected loads see Technical
Specifications.
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Pay attention to the regulations of the
water supply company; according to DIN
1988, the unit may not be connected
direct to the public drinking water supply.
A short-term connection via a non-return
valve (Order no. 6.412-578) is allowed.
After the work has been completed,
separate the appliance from the water
supply.
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Connect a supply hose (not supplied) to
the water outlet on the cleaner and to the
water inlet (e.g. water tap).
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Before drawing in water out of an open
container:
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