Transport; Storage; Maintenance And Care; Frost Protection - Kärcher HD 5/15 C Manual

Frost protection

Caution
Frost will destroy the not completely water
drained device.
Store the appliance in a frost free area.
Shutdown
For longer work breaks or if a frost free stor-
age is not possible:
 Drain water.
 Pump in conventional frost protection
agents through the appliance.
Note: Use normal glycol-based anti-freez-
ing agents for automobiles.
Note: Observe handling instructions of the
anti-freeze agent manufacturer.
 Operate device for max. 1 minute until
the pump and conduits are empty.

Transport

Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Observe the
weight of the appliance when you transport it.
 Pull the device behind you at the handle
for transporting it over longer distances.
 For devices without hose drum, push the
handle downward to carry the appliance.
To carry, hold the appliance at the han-
dles and not at the pushing handle.
 When transporting in vehicles, secure
the appliance according to the guide-
lines from slipping and tipping over.

Storage

Danger
Risk of injury and damage! Note the weight
of the appliance in case of storage.

Maintenance and care

Danger
Risk of injury by inadvertent startup of ap-
pliance and electrical shock.
First pull out the plug from the mains before
carrying out any tasks on the machine.
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Safety inspection/ maintenance
You can sign with your dealer a contract for
regular safety inspection or even sign a
maintenance contract. Please take advice
on this matter.
Before each use
 Check connection cable for damages
(risk of electrical shock); get the dam-
aged connection cable replaced imme-
diately by an authorised customer
service person/ electrician.
 Check the high pressure hose for dam-
ages (risk of bursting).
Please arrange for the immediate ex-
change of a damaged high-pressure
hose.
 Check appliance (pump) for leaks.
3 drops per minute are permitted and
can come out from the lower side of the
appliance. Call Customer Service if
there is heavy leakage.
 Check oil level Please contact Custom-
er Service immediately if the oil is milky
(water in oil).
 Clean the sieve in the water connection.
 Clean filter at the detergent suck hose.
monthly or after 500 operating
 Oil change.
Oil change
 Unscrew the fastening screws of the
device hood; remove the device hood.
 Remove the lid of the oil container.
 Tilt the appliance forward.
 Drain the oil in a collection basin.
 Fill in new oil slowly; air bubbles should
go out.
 Attach the lid of the oil container.
 Fasten the device hood.
Dispose of old oil ecologically or turn in at
a gathering point.
For oil type refer to technical specifications.
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