Kärcher HD 2.3/15 C Ed, User Manual

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Care and maintenance
!
Danger!
Before any care and maintenance work
on the unit draw out the mains plug.
Caution!
When changing the oil, dispose of any
waste oil only at authorised collection points.
Safety inspection/Maintenance
contract
You can arrange with your dealer to have a
regular safety inspection carried out or to
have a maintenance contract. Please seek
advice.
Before each use
„
Check connecting cable for damage (risk of
getting an electric shock), have a damaged
connecting cable replaced without delay by
authorised Customer Service personnel or
an electrician.
„
Check high-pressure hose for damage
(danger of explosion), replace a damaged
high-pressure hose without delay.
„
Check unit (pump) for any leaks.
Three drops per minute are allowable and
can appear on the underside of the unit.
Seek the help of Customer Service if leaks
are more serious.
Every week
„
Check oil level in oil reservoir: if the oil is
milky (water in oil), seek the help of Cus-
tomer Service immediately.
„
Clean the strainer in the water connection.
„
Clean the filter at the suction hose for de-
tergent.
Annually or after 500 operating
hours
„
Change the oil
– For oil quantity and type see Technical
Specifications.
– Undo the fastening screw, remove the
hood, remove the oil tank cover, tilt unit.
– Drain oil into a suitable container.
– Fill slowly with fresh oil; air bubbles have
to escape.
– Attach the oil tank cover.
Troubleshooting
!
Danger!
Before any repair work is undertaken,
switch the unit off and pull out the power plug.
Have electrical components checked and re-
paired only by authorised Customer Service
personnel.
For faults which are not identified in this chap-
ter, or when in doubt or when expressly in-
structed to do so, consult authorised
Customer Service personnel.
Unit does not work
„
Check connecting cable for damage.
„
Check the triggering speed of the mains
fuse (delay-action/char. C).
„
Check the mains voltage.
„
An involuntary triggering of the mains fuse
when the appliance is turned on may be
prevented by inserting an extension cable.
„
Consult Customer Service if there is an
electrical fault.
Unit does not come up to pres-
sure
„
Set nozzle to "high pressure".
„
Clean/replace nozzle.
„
Evacuate air from the cleaner (see Switch-
ing on the unit).
„
Clean the strainer in the water connection.
„
Check water inlet volume (see Technical
Specifications).
„
Check all supply lines to the pump for leaks
or obstructions.
„
Seek the help of Customer Service if nec-
essary.