Karcher K 6.85 M Before Startup, Water supply, Assemble appliance as shown on page 12

Before Startup

Mount loose parts delivered with appliance prior to start-up.

Assemble appliance as shown on page 12 and 13.

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Insert holder for trigger gun.

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Insert the transport handle and screw in.

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Lock the detergent tank in place on the appliance.

Close the detergent tank with the lid.

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Attach the accessories holder.

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Push the high pressure hose into the trigger gun until it locks audibly.

Note: Make sure the connection nipple is aligned correctly.

Check the secure connection by pulling on the high-pressure hose.

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. 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.

Water supply from mains

Observe regulations of water supplier.

For connection values, see type plate/tech- nical data.

ÎUse a fibre-reinforced water hose (not included) with a standard coupling. (Minimum diameter 1/2 inch (13 mm), minimum length 7.5 m).

ÎScrew the water filter on the water con- nection of the device.

ÎScrew the delivered coupling part on the water filter.

ÎPush the water supply hose onto the coupling unit, then connect it to the tap.

Drawing in water from open reservoirs This high-pressure cleaner is suited to work with the KÄRCHER suction hose with back- flow valve (Optional accessory, order no.

4.440-238) to draw in surface water, e.g. from water butts or ponds (see specifica- tions for max. suction height).

ÎFill the KÄRCHER suction hose with backflow valve with water, screw to wa- ter supply and hang into he water butt.

ÎRemove air from appliance before oper- ation.

Switch on the appliance without mount- ed spray lance and run it until the water discharging from the trigger gun is free of bubbles. Switch off appliance and connect spray lance.

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