Kärcher 520 MH, Operating Instructions Manual

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ALWAYS REMEMBER TO RINSE YOUR PRESSURE WASHER
AFTER USING DETERGENT BY HANGING THE DETERGENT
SUCTION TUBE IN A CONTAINER WITH CLEAN WATER AND
RUN THE PUMP FOR APPROXIMATELY ONE MINUTE IN LOW
PRESSURE SETTING.
In the event of a break of 5 minutes in the operation of your
Karcher Pressure Washer, always switch off the pump to
avoid damage due to overheating.
• Switch off the pressure washer by the Power Switch (No.13) and
unplug the Mains Electric Lead (No.10) from the socket.
• Close the water inlet (tap) and disconnect the hosepipe.
• Squeeze the lever to remove all pressure from the machine.
Release the lever and then secure the lever with the Safety
Locking Device to prevent accidental opening.
5. IMPORTANT – CARE AND MAINTENANCE
To ensure prolonged life and trouble-free use of your
Karcher Pressure Washer we strongly recommend
that you always adopt the following procedures:
Water
• Before use, always check the inlet filter for dirt or debris.
• Visually check to see if the nozzle is blocked by dirt or grit, if so,
remove the dirt from the nozzle hole with a needle and rinse with
water from the front.
Failure to do this will seriously damage your machine and
invalidate the warranty.