Kärcher HD 500 S Plus, Instruction Manual

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2. Operation
Venting the unit
• To vent the unit, unscrew the nozzle and leave
the unit running until the water exits with no air
bubbles.
• Switch off the unit and screw the nozzle back
on.
Operating with high pressure
• Release safety latch on handgun and press
lever.
• Switch on unit.
Note: This unit is equipped with a pressure
switch. The motor only starts up when the lever
on the handgun is pressed.
• The working pressure can be continuously
adjusted by means of the pressure control on
the spray lance.
• Always direct high-pressure jet at object being
cleaned from a greater distance first of all, in
order to prevent damage if pressure is too high
Dirt blaster: For stubborn dirt.
The jet rotates at high speed and achieves a
very high impact pressure so that it has a very
good cleaning effect. (Suction of cleaning agent
is not possible when using the dirt blaster.)
Operating with detergents
• Set the lowest working pressure with the spray
-lance. No detergent can be drawn in with a
high working pressure.
• Set the dosing ring on the detergent filter to the
required position.
• Suspend the detergent hose in the detergent
container (not included).
• In the interest of environmental protection, we
recommend that you use detergents sparingly.
Observe dosage recommendations shown on
label on detergent canister.
• We provide a specialized programme of deter-
gents and other cleaning products, which gua-
rantee trouble-free operation of your cleaner.
Please ask for advice or send for our catalogue
or information sheets with details about the
cleaning agents.
- Active cleaner .............................. RM 31 ASF
- Universal cleaner ......................... RM 55 ASF
- Active wash .................................. RM 81 ASF
Note:
Only those detergents which have been
approved by the appliance manufacturer may
be used. Unsuitable detergents can damage
the appliance and the object being cleaned.
• We recommend the following cleaning methods:
Step 1: Loosening dirt
Spray on detergent sparingly and leave for
1–5 minutes.
Step 2: Removing dirt
Spray off the loosened dirt with the high-pressure
spray.
• The appliance should be rinsed clean after
detergent has been used. To do this, suspend
the detergent suction hose in a container of
clean water, and run the pump for approx.
1 minute.
Interrupting operation
• If you release the trigger of the hand-held spray
gun, the appliance switches off. If the trigger is
pulled again, the appliance switches on again.
Switching off the unit
• Switch off the unit and pull the electric plug out
of the socket.
• Close the water supply.
• Squeeze the lever on the spray gun until the
unit has depressurized.
• Secure the lever on the spray gun against
unintentional opening.
Transporting the unit
• The unit is equipped with a transport handle and
wheels which enable it to be moved over longer
distances more easily.
• The unit should be carried over steps or stairs
by the carrying handle.