Electrical Connection - Kärcher AP 50 M Instruction Manual

Screw the lid onto the bottle.

Electrical connection

Danger
Danger of injury by electric shock.
The appliance may only be connected to al-
ternating current.
The appliance may only be connected to an
electrical supply which has been installed in
accordance with IEC 60364.
The voltage indicated on the type plate
must correspond to the voltage of the elec-
trical source.
The minimum fuse rating required at the
socket outlet is (see technical specifica-
tions).
The appliance should always be connected
to the electrical mains using a plug. It is for-
bidden to permanently connect the appli-
ance to the power supply. The plug is only
for mains separation.
Check the power cord with mains plug for
damage before every use. If the power cord
is damaged, please arrange immediately
for the exchange by an authorized custom-
er service or a skilled electrician.
The plug and coupling of the extension ca-
ble used must be watertight.
Use the extension cord that has an ade-
quate cross-section (see "Technical Data")
and unwind it fully from the cable drum.
Unsuitable extension cables can be haz-
ardous. Only use extension cables out-
doors which have been approved for this
purpose and labelled with a sufficient cable
cross section:
For connection values, see type plate/tech-
nical data.
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Danger
Risk of explosion!
Do not spray flammable liquids.
If the appliance is used in hazardous areas
(e.g. filling stations) the corresponding
safety provisions must be observed.
Caution
Clean engines only at places with corre-
sponding oil separators (environmental
safety).
Carry out maintenance jobs "Prior to
every operation" (see section "Mainte-
nance and Care").
Use the pushing handle to push the ap-
pliance to the place of use.
Lock the parking brakes of the wheels.
Insert the mains plug into a socket.
Set the appliance switch to "1/ON".
Note
The appliance is equipped with a pressure
switch. The motor starts up only when the
lever of the pistol is pulled.
Apply detergent solution
Set the pump switch to the low pressure
setting.
Set the detergent dosing valve to the
desired detergent and concentration.
Direct the spray pipe onto the surface to
be cleaned and activate the lever of the
hand spray gun.
Apply detergent solution.
Interrupting operation
Release the lever of the hand-spray
gun; the device will switch off.
Release again the lever of the hand-
spray gun; the device will switch on
again.
Let the detergent solution soak in
If applicable, wait for the soaking time to
be completed.
Brush the detergent solution in using a
brush in spots with heavy soiling.
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