Operation; Water Supply; Before Startup - Kärcher K 2.91 M Operating Instructions Manual

Caution
Do not operate the appliance at temper-
atures below 0 °C.
Observe a distance of at least 30 cm
when using the jet to clean painted sur-
faces to avoid damaging paintwork.
Never leave the appliance unattended
when it is in operation.
Make sure that the power cable or ex-
tension cables are not damaged by run-
ning over, pinching, dragging or similar.
Protect the power cable from heat, oil,
and sharp edges.
All current-conducting parts in the work-
ing area must be protected against jet
water.
The appliance may only be connected
to an electrical supply which has been
installed in accordance with IEC 60364.
The appliance may only be connected
to alternating current. The voltage must
correspond with the type plate on the
appliance.
For safety reasons, we recommend that
you operate the appliance only via a
earth-leakage circuit breaker (max.
30 mA).
Cleaning operations which produce oily
waste water, e.g. engine washes, un-
derbody washes, may only be carried
out using washing stations equipped
with an oil separator.
This appliance was designed to be
used with detergents which are sup-
plied or recommended by the manufac-
turer. The use of other detergents or
chemicals may compromise the safety
of the appliance.
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Operation

Before Startup

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance
prior to start-up.
Illustrations on Page 10
Illustration
Pull out the clamp for the high-pressure
hose from the trigger gun (e.g. a small
screwdriver).
Illustration
Connect high pressure hose to trigger
gun.
Push the clamp in until it locks. Check
the secure connection by pulling on the
high-pressure hose.
Illustration
Insert the transport wheels and lock them.
Illustration
Attach rear cover.
Illustration
Insert the transport handle.
Illustration
Lock the detergent tank in place on the
appliance.
Connect the suction hose for detergent
to the connection.
Illustrations -
Attach the accessories holder.

Water supply

According to the applicable regula-
tions, the appliance must never be
used on the drinking water supply
without a system separator. Use a
suitable system separator manufactured by
KÄRCHER; or, as an alternative, a system
separator as per EN 12729 Type BA. Water
flowing through a system separator is con-
sidered non-drinkable.
Note: Impurities in the water can damage
the high-pressure pump and accessories.
For protection, the use of the KÄRCHER
water filter (optional accessory, order no.
4.730-059) is recommended.