Transport; Storage; Care And Service - Kärcher K 1 Original Instructions Manual

Note
KÄRCHER Detergent guarantee trouble-free work.
Please seek advice or request our Catalogue or our De-
tergent information sheets.
Note
Detergent can only be mixed into the jet at low pressure.
1. Pull the suction hose for the Detergent out of the
Casing to the required length.
2. Hang the Detergent Suction hose in a Container
with Detergent solution .
Illustration H
3. Separate the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle from the Spray lance extension and only
work with the Spray lance extension installed.
The detergent solution is mixed with the water jet
during operation.
Recommended cleaning method
1. Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and
let it work for a while (do not let it dry).
2. Rinse off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
jet.
After operation with detergent
1. Flush the device with clear water for approx. 30 sec-
onds.
Interrupting operation
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
The device switches off when the lever is released.
The high pressure in the system is retained.
2. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
Illustration I
3. Switch the device off "0/OFF" during work breaks
longer than 5 minutes.
Ending operation
CAUTION
Pressure in the system
Injuries from high-pressure water escaping uncontrolla-
bly
Only disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun or the device when the system is fully de-
pressurised.
1. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
2. Close the water tap.
3. Press the lever of the high-pressure gun for 30 sec-
onds.
The pressure remaining in the system is discharged.
4. Release the lever of the high-pressure gun.
5. Lock the lever of the high-pressure gun.
6. Disconnect the device from the water supply.
7. Switch off the device "0/OFF".
8. Pull the mains plug out of the socket.

Transport

CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during transporta-
tion.
Carrying the device
1. Lift up the device by the carrying handle, and carry
it.
Transporting the device in a vehicle
1. Secure the device against slipping and tipping over.
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CAUTION
Failure to observe the weight
Risk of injury and damage
Be aware of the weight of the device during storage.
Storing the device
1. Place the Unit on a level surface.
2. Disconnect the Spray lance with the high-pressure
nozzle from the Spray lance extension .
3. Disconnect the Spray lance extension from the high-
pressure gun .
4. Store the Spray lance and the Spray lance extension
in the appropriate storage.
5. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the Device
.
6. Disconnect the high-pressure hose from the high-
pressure gun .
7. Stow the high-pressure hose and the high-pressure
gun on the Device .
8. Stow away the Mains connection on the Device .
Observe additional information before long-term Stor-
age , see Chapter Care and Service.
ATTENTION
Danger of frost
Incompletely emptied devices can be destroyed by
frost.
Completely empty the device and accessories.
Protect the device from frost.
The following requirements must be satisfied:
● The device is disconnected from the water supply.
● The high-pressure hose is removed.
1. Switch the device on "I/ON".
2. Wait for a maximum of 1 minute until no more water
escapes from the high-pressure connection.
3. Switch off the device.
4. Store the device in a frost-protected room, together
with all accessories.

Care and service

DANGER
Danger of electric shock
Injuries due to touching live parts
Switch off the device.
Remove the mains plug.
The device is maintenance-free, i.e. you do not need to
perform any maintenance work.
Clean the sieve in the water connection
ATTENTION
Damaged sieve in the water connection
Damage to the device through contaminated water
Check the sieve for damage before inserting it in the wa-
ter connection.
If necessary, clean the sieve in the water connection.
1. Remove the water connection coupling.
2. Pull the sieve out.
3. Clean the sieve under running water.
Illustration J
4. Insert the sieve into the water connection.
Clean the detergent filter
Clean the detergent filter before longer periods of stor-
age.
1. Pull the filter off the detergent suction hose.
English

Storage

Frost protection