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Recommended cleaning method

Spray the detergent sparingly on the dry sur-
face and allow it to react, but not to dry.

Spray off loosened dirt with the high-pres-
sure jet.

Interrupting operation


Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

During longer breaks (more than 5 minutes),
also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF"
switch.

Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

Finish operation

Caution
Only separate the high-pressure hose from the
trigger gun or the appliance while there is no
pressure in the system.

After working with detergent, suspend deter-
gent suction hose in a container filled with
clear water, switch the appliance on for
around 1 minute once the spray lance has
been removed and rinse until water runs
clear.

Release the lever on the trigger gun.

Turn off the appliance "0/OFF".

Turn off tap.

Press the lever on the trigger gun to release
any remaining pressure in the system.

Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

Pull out the mains plug.
Transport
Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance during transport
(see Specifications).

When transporting by hand


Lift appliance by the carrying handle and car-
ry it.

Pull the appliance by its transport handle.

When transporting in vehicles


Empty detergent tank.

Secure the appliance against shifting and
tipping over.
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Caution
In order to prevent accidents or injuries, keep in
mind the weight of the appliance when selecting
a storage location for it (see Specifications).

Storing the Appliance


Park the machine on an even surface.

Insert the trigger gun in its holder.

Stow away the mains cable, the high-pres-
sure hose and accessory at the appliance.
Prior to extended storage periods, as during the
winter, also observe the instructions in the Care
section.

Frost protection

Caution
Protect the appliance and its accessories against
frost.
The appliance and its accessories can get de-
stroyed through frost if there are any water resi-
dues in them. To avoid damage to them:

Completely drain all water from the appli-
ance: Switch the appliance on with detached
high-pressure hose and detached water sup-
ply (max. 1 minute) and wait, until no more
water exits at the high-pressure connection.
Turn off the appliance.

Store the appliance and the entire accesso-
ries in a frost-safe room.
Maintenance and care
Danger
Turn off the appliance and remove the mains
plug prior to any care and maintenance work.
Prior to longer periods of storage, e.g. in the win-
ter:

Remove filter from suction hose for deter-
gent and clean under running water.

Pull out the sieve in the water connection us-
ing flat-nose pliers and clean under running
water.
The appliance is maintenance-free.
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Storage
Care
Maintenance