Please read and comply with 
these original instructions prior
to the initial operation of your appliance and store them for later use or subsequent own- ers.
Contents
Safety instructions | EN - | 1 |
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Function | EN - | 2 |
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Environmental protection | EN - | 2 |
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Proper use | EN - | 2 |
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Device elements | EN - | 3 |
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Operation | EN - | 5 |
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Frost protection | EN - | 8 |
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Maintenance and care | EN - | 10 |
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Faults | EN - | 14 |
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Technical specifications | EN - | 16 |
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Accessories and Spare Parts | EN - | 17 |
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Warranty | EN - | 17 |
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CE declaration | EN - | 17 |
Safety instructions
Hazard levels
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.
Safety instructions
Danger
–This appliance must only be operated, maintained and repaired by authorised, skilled and trained personnel.
–Only physically and mentally fit and relia- ble people should operate and care for this high pressure water jets (minimum age 18). The operator or his representa- tive must be certain that the operator is fa- miliar with the appliance and its application and that he will be able to per- form the assigned tasks responsibly.
–Fatigue, health issues, influence by al- cohol or medications lead to a higher safety risk while operating the machine.
–For safety reasons, a second person must always be present when the appli- ance is being operated, in order to be able to shut off the appliance in emer- gencies and to summon help if needed.
–The local and relevant accident preven- tion directives as well as other, general- ly applicable safety, health and work related regulations are to be observed.
–The user is obliged to only operate the ap- pliance while it is in flawless condition.
–Safety features on the appliance and the spray unit must never be removed, modified to made inoperable.
–Only use hose lines, spray units and ac- cessories approved for the maximum working pressure of the appliance.
–Hoses, pipes and connected accesso- ries must be in good condition and in- stalled properly.
–The application should not be operated in explosive environments.
–If the appliance is used in hazardous ar- eas (e.g. filling stations) the corre- sponding safety provisions must be observed.
–During jet spray work, nobody besides the operator is allowed in a radius of 10 m around the spray unit.
–Never direct the water jet on to persons, animals, the appliance itself or electrical components.
–Modifications of the set operating over pressure on the appliance may only be performed if previously agreed with the operator of the spray unit.
–Risk of injury! The recoil pressure of the spray pipe can throw you
–Risk of falling! Take precautions when working on a scaffold, so that the person does not fall from the scaffold due to the recoil force generated by the appliance.
–For manual work with a spray gun, the nozzle diameter must be selected so that the recoil force in the longitudinal axis does not exceed 250 N during max. operating pressure. If the recoil force 150 N, the spray gun must be equipped with a body support as per European standard prEN 1829. With re- coil forces that exceed 250 N, the noz- zle must be guided mechanically.+
–The recoil forces may be different if you are using angular spray devices.
–Always monitor the displays during op- eration. If the displayed values are not correct, switch the appliance off imme- diately and remediate the cause of the malfunction.
–If the appliance is not to be turned on, e.g. during maintenance procedures, you must attach a warning sign on the switch cabinet.
–Prevent unauthorised personnel from using the appliance by switching off the key switch and removing the key.
–The appliance must be secured against unauthorised use during work breaks.
–If the water stream is directed on
–Any type of
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Protective clothing
Danger
When working with the appliance or when being present near the spray unit, the fol- lowing protective clothing must be worn:
Helmet with protective shield
Safety goggles
Capsule ear protection
Protective gloves
Special safety boots and a middle foot protection
Protective jacketprotec- tive overalls
Note
You must use protective clothing that is specifically intended to be used with high pressure cleaners. Effective protective clothing can be purchased directly from
KÄRCHER.
Safety Devices
Safety devices serve to protect the user and must not be rendered inoperational or their functions bypassed.
To put all functions out of operation imme- diately: Press
Safety switch for appliance hood
The appliance should be used only if the appliance hood is closed.
If the appliance hood is opened during op- eration, the appliance will switch off and a fault will be displayed.
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