English - Kärcher HD 7/16-4 ST Instructions Manual

Please read and comply with
these original instructions prior

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to the initial operation of your appliance and
store them for later use or subsequent own-
ers.
Before first start-up it is definitely neces-
sary to read the safety indications Nr.
5.956-309.0!
Contents
Environmental protection . .
Safety instructions . . . . . . .
Proper use . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Function . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Device elements . . . . . . . . .
Operation . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Transport. . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Storing the device . . . . . . . .
Maintenance and care . . . .
Troubleshooting . . . . . . . . .
Technical specifications . . .
Accessories . . . . . . . . . . . .
Installing the plant. . . . . . . .
EC Declaration of Conformity
Accessories and Spare Parts
Warranty . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
Customer Service . . . . . . . .
Environmental protection
The packaging material can be
recycled. Please do not throw
the packaging material into
household waste; please send
it for recycling.
Old appliances contain valua-
ble materials that can be recy-
cled; these should be sent for
recycling. Batteries, oil, and
similar substances must not
enter the environment. Please
dispose of your old appliances
using appropriate collection
systems.
Please do not release engine oil, fuel oil,
diesel and petrol into the environment
Protect the ground and dispose of used
oil in an environmentally-clean manner.
Notes about the ingredients (REACH)
You will find current information about the
ingredients at:
www.kaercher.com/REACH
Safety instructions
Please follow the national rules and
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regulations for fuel spray jets of the re-
spective country.
Please follow the national rules and
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regulations for accident prevention of
the respective country. Fuel spray jets
must be tested regularly and the results
of these tests must be documented in
writing.
Please follow the safety instructions
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which are attached to the used deter-
gents (normally on the packing label).
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The device may only be installed by a
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specialized company according to the
national regulations.
The appliance may only be connected
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to an electrical supply which has been
installed by an electrician in accord-
ance with IEC 60364.
If the power cord is damaged, please
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arrange immediately for the exchange
by an authorized customer service or a
skilled electrician.
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First remove the mains plug before do-
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ing any job on the device
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Power plug and receptacle must be
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freely accessible after the installation.
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The plant must be secured through a
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wrong current protection switch with a
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triggering current lesser than or equal to
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30 mA.
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The appliance may only be used by per-
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sons who have been instructed in han-
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dling the appliance or have proven
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qualification and expertise in operating
EN . 13 the appliance or have been explicitly
assigned the task of handling the appli-
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ance.
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The appliance must not be operated by
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children, young persons or persons
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who have not been instructed accord-
ingly.
Symbols on the machine
High-pressure jets can be dan-
gerous if improperly used. The
jet may not be directed at per-
sons, animals, live electrical equipment or
at the appliance itself.
Risk of burns on account of
hot surfaces!
Risk of injury! Beware of dan-
gerous electrical current.
Symbols in the operating instruc-
Danger
Immediate danger that can cause severe
injury or even death.
Warning
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to severe injury or even death.
Caution
Possible hazardous situation that could
lead to mild injury to persons or damage to
property.
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Work-stations
The unit is turned on and off only at the
pump unit. Depending on the plant installa-
tion, the work-stations are located at the
accessories (spraying units) connected to
the feeder points.
Personal safety gear
Wear ear plugs to protect
your ears against hearing
loss while cleaning parts
that produce high sound
levels.
Wear protective clothing and safety
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goggles to protect against splash back
containing water or dirt.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve to protect the user
and must not be rendered in operational or
their functions bypassed.
Power switch
The switch prevents unintented starting of
the appliance. Stop the appliance during
breaks or after operation.
Safety catch
The safety catch on the trigger gun pre-
vents the appliance from being switched on
unintentionally.
Overflow valve with pressure switch
While reducing the water supply/quanti-
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ty regulation at the pump head, the
overflow valve opens and part of the
water flows back to the pump suck side.
If the lever on the trigger gun is re-
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leased the pressure switch turns off the
pump, the high pressure jet is stopped.
If the lever is pulled the pump is turned
on again.
The overflow valve and pressure switch are
set and sealed at the factory. Setting only
by customer service.
Winding protection contact
The winding proctection contact in the mo-
tor winding of the pump drive switches off
the engine when there is a thermal over-
load.
(With HD 13/12-4 ST only...).
Operational readiness period
If the appliance is not used for an extended
period of time (adjustable 5...120 minutes),
the appliance will shut off.
Hose break protection
If the operating time (without interruption of
work) exceeds an adjustable value (5...120
minutes), the appliance will shut off.
Motor protection switch
The motor protection switch switches off
the device if the power consumption is
high.