Karcher K 6.85 M Start up, Operation, Working with detergent, Interrupting operation

Start up

Caution

Use the high pressure cleaner only when you have mounted the water filter. Never operate the high-pressure cleaner when the tap is turned off as dry running will damage the high-pressure pump.

ÎUnwind the high pressure hose from the hose drum.

ÎPush the spray lance into the trigger gun and fasten it by turning it through 90°.

ÎCompletely open the water tap.

ÎInsert the mains plug into the socket.

ÎTurn on the appliance “I/ON”.

Operation

￿Danger

The trigger gun is subjected to a recoil force when the water jet is discharged. Make sure that you have a firm footing and are also holding the trigger gun and spray lance firmly.

ÎIllustration (see page 13) Unlock the lever on the trigger gun.

ÎPull on the lever of the trigger gun; the

device will switch on.

Note: Release the lever of the trigger gun; the device will switch off again. High pres- sure remains in the system.

Spray lance with pressure regulation Carrying out the most common cleaning tasks. The work pressure can be stageless- ly regulated between "Min" and "Max".

ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.

ÎTurn the spray lance to the desired po- sition.

Spray lance with dirt blaster

For particularly dirty items or areas. Not suitable for use with detergents.

Working with detergent

We recommend the KÄRCHER cleaning and care program that will match the re- spective cleaning requirements. Please seek consultation or request information on the subject.

ÎFill the detergent solution in the deter- gent tank (observe dosage instructions on the packaging of the detergent).

ÎAdjust the suction volume of the deter- gent solution by means of the dosage regulator for detergents.

-Medium quantity: Central position

-Large quantity: "+" position

-Small quantity: "-" position

ÎUse spray lance with pressure regula- tion (Vario Power).

ÎTurn the spray lance to "Mix" position. Note: This will mix the detergent with the water stream.

Recommended cleaning method

ÎSpray the detergent sparingly on the dry surface and allow it to react, but not to dry.

ÎSpray off loosened dirt with the high- pressure ray.

Interrupting operation

ÎRelease the lever on the trigger gun.

ÎIllustration (see page 13) Lock the lever on the trigger gun.

ÎDuring longer breaks (more than 5 min- utes), also turn the appliance off using the "0/OFF" switch.

ÎInsert the trigger gun in its holder.

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