Switching On The Unit; Operating The Unit; Electrical Connection - Kärcher HD 10/25 S Operating Instructions Manual

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Switching on the unit

Electrical connection

Caution!
The voltage specified on the model rat-
ing plate must correspond to the voltage sup-
plied.
Caution!
The maximum tolerable mains
impedance at the electrical contact point (see
Technical Data) must not be exceeded.
Caution!
Use an extension cable with a sufficient
cable cross-section (see Technical Specifica-
tions) and unwind it fully from the cable drum.
For connected loads see model rating plate/
Technical Specifications.
Caution!
It is essential that the unit is connected
to the power supply by means of a plug. An in-
separable connection to the power supply is
prohibited. The plug is used to disconnect
from the mains.
Water connection/Suction feed
operation
Connection to water main
Caution!
Pay attention to the regulations of the
water supply company; according to DIN
1988, the unit may not be connected direct to
the public drinking water supply. A short-term
connection via a non-return valve
(Order no. 6.412-578) is allowed.
For connected loads see Technical Specifica-
tions.
Connect a supply hose (not supplied) to the
water outlet on the unit and to the water in-
let (e.g. water tap).
Open water inlet.
Operating Instructions HD 10/25 S/SX Plus, 13/18 S/SX Plus
Suctioning water from an open container
Screw suction hose with filter
(Order no. 4.440-238) to the water outlet.
Vent the unit before using.
To evacuate air from the unit, unscrew the
nozzle and leave the unit running until wa-
ter exits with no air bubbles.
Switch off the unit and screw the nozzle
back on.

Operating the unit

!
when using the unit at filling stations or other
high-risk areas.
have appropriate oil separators (protection of
the environment).
pressure fan jet (see "Selecting the type of
spray").
Operating with high pressure
The unit is equipped with a pressure switch.
The motor only starts up when the lever is re-
tracted.
Unwind the high-pressure hose fully from
the cable drum.
Set the unit switch to "I". The indicator light
will go green.
Unlock the hand-held spray gun and retract
the lever of the gun.
Adjust operating pressure and flow rate
(+/–) by rotating the pressure/flow control
(infinitely variable).
At the lowest flow rate the waste heat from
the motor will heat the water to approx.
15 °C.
Danger!
Observe the relative safety regulations
Caution!
Only clean engines in places which
Caution!
Only wash animals with the low-
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