Kärcher 397 M plus, User Manual

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Serious danger!
Vehicle tyres and tyre valves can be damaged
by the high-pressure jet and become
perforated. The first sign of this is a
discoloration of the tyre. When cleaning them
maintain a distance of at least 30 cm.
Never grasp the power plug with wet hands.
Before each use check the power cord and
power plug for damage. Have a damaged
power cord replaced immediately by an
authorized Kärcher service point or an electrical
specialist.
Before each use check the high-pressure hose
for damage. Replace a damaged high-pressure
hose immediately.
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Danger of injury!
Owing to the water jet emerging from the high-
pressure nozzle a recoil force operates on the
handgun. Ensure you have a secure footing
and hold the handgun and spray lance firmly.
If necessary wear protective clothing for
protection against return spray.
Water supply
The unit can either be supplied from the water
main or from water in an open container.
Water supply from the water main
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Connect a supply hose (not included) to
the water inlet of the unit and to the water
supply (e.g. water tap).
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Open the water supply.
Water supply from an open container
l
Unscrew the coupling part for the water inlet.
l
Screw the suction hose with filter (not
included, see “Special accessories”) onto the
water connection of the unit.
l
Hang the filter in the container.
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Vent the unit before operation.
– Unscrew the high-pressure line at the high-
pressure outlet of the unit.
– Switch on the unit and let it run until water
free of bubbles emerges at the high-
pressure outlet.
– Switch off the unit and screw on the high-
pressure hose again.
OPERATION