Starting - Kärcher HD 500 S Plus Instruction Manual

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1 Appliance switch (ON/OFF)
2 Connection lead
3 Water connection with filter
4 Coupling
5 Spray gun with safety ratchet (A)
and high-pressure hose
6 Spray lance with vario nozzle
7 Spray lance with Dirt blaster
8 Carrying handle
9 Detergent suction hose
with dosing ring
10 High-pressure outlet
11 Transport bracket
12 Holder for high-pressure hose
13 Bolts and nuts
Unpacking the unit
• If, while unpacking, you discover damage has
been caused in transit, please inform your
dealer immediately.
• Do not simply discard the packing materials
with the house-hold waste. Take the packing
materials to the appropriate collection areas for
recycling.
Attaching accessories
• Screw spray lance onto hand gun.
• Attach the carrying handle to the high-pressure
cleaner.
Connecting the power supply
• See technical data of connected values.
• Check whether the voltage shown on the rating
plate corresponds to that of the power source.
Note:
If you are using an extension cable, it should
always be completely unwound from the cable
drum and have a sufficient cross-sectional area:
30 m = 1.5 mm²
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1. Starting

Connecting the water supply
• See Technical Data for connected values.
• Connect a water supply hose (not supplied) to
the appliance and the water pipe.
Suction
Observe the following if you are drawing water
from an open container:
– Attach a suction hose with filter (order no.
4.440-238) directly to the appliance.
– To vent the unit, unscrew the nozzle and leave
the unit running until the water exits with no air
bubbles.
– Switch off the unit and screw the nozzle back
on.
Purpose
• Use the appliance to clean machines, vehicles,
buildings, tools, etc.
• Clean facades, patios, garden implements, etc.
with the high-pressure spray only, i.e. without
detergent.
• Engines must only be cleaned in places which
have appropriate oil traps (protection of the
environment).
• If the machine is used at petrol stations or in
other hazardous areas, the appropriate safety
regulations must be observed.